I know nothing about Alaska photo shops but I do know a bit about travelling with my EOS camera gear. The usual opinion is to buy all your film before you leave on your trip. You never know for sure if you will be able to find exactly what you want when you get there. Most people and articles I've read say that most slow films, ISO 400 and under are not affected by the x-rays used in the airport for carry-on baggage. Always carry on your gear, I use a Lowepro MiniTrekker to carry my Elan7e with BP, flash lenses including 70-200f2.8 and lots of little accesories including a monopod straped to the outside. I would never check it, those baggage handlers have no mercy when it comes to loading bags into the plane. The x-ray machines used to look at baggage that is checked (not carried on) WILL damage film so never leave film in your suitcase that will go into the belly of the plane. Now that is the popular opinion but I still worry about it so..... when I travel I have lots of "zip-lock" baggies. Before I go to the airport I take all my films out of the little plastic containers and place them into the baggies and carry them in a fanny pack pouch or something that I can get at quickly. When I get to security I put my camera bag with NO film in it, including the camera, and ask the attendant for a visual inspection of the baggies, I've never had a problem. Kyle ps. Make sure your insurance premiums are paid up! _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
