When I went to China in 2010, I took all of the film I was carrying out
of the plastic canisters & put the bare cartridges into a zip-lock bag.
I put the empty canisters into another zip-lock & stored it in my
checked bag.
I kept the bag of film cartridges in my coat pocket while going through
customs & security, pulling it out when necessary to request hand
inspection.
Once I got boots-on-the-ground in China, I dug the empty canisters out
of the other zip-lock bag I'd put in my checked bags and put the
cartridges back in.
Repeated the process for the return flight. No problems & none of the
security people were in the least bit put out by my request.
If you like shooting film, indulge yourself.
From: Mark C
Assuming you are flying to Cyprus - you might want to check the
airline's website and see if they have any advisories about film. The
Xray machines can fog it, especially exposed rolls. But it has been
years since I flew and took film, so maybe the xray machines are not
so powerful these days. IIRC, the xrays machines used on checked
luggage are worse than those used for your carry on bags. Of course,
if you are not flying then it would not be an issue.
Personally, I'd take a light DSLR kit and a good digital P&S. That would
afford some back up (2 bodies) plus there are many situations where I
prefer a small camera vs a full DSLR.
But - if you think you will really want to shoot film then you should
bring film ;-)
Mark
On 2/11/2013 12:16 AM, D. Glenn Arthur Jr. wrote:
Alas, I have fallen way, way behind this mailing list and another. Sorry
for being absent and for having missed so much of what y'all have been
discussing.
In April, my mother is going back to Cyprus for what she thinks will be
her last time, and taking me along for what will probably be my only
time (I was there as a toddler; don't remember it; doesn't count) -- I
can't see ever being able to afford to go on my own.
I'm taking the *istD, extra batteries, extra CF cards, a computer to
copy the CF cards onto ...
Here's the question: given that I've shot very little film recently
(only for a wedding I was paid to shoot a year or two ago) and I _still_
have lots of exposed film in my freezer waiting for funds for developing,
do y'all think I should take a film body or two with me anyhow?
My gut says yes, I might see something I want on ilm instead of digital
for some unforseen reason. My brain says don't over-pack, and digital
means not having to carry multiple bodies loaded with different kinds
of film. And Murphy whispers "backup camera" since I only have the one
DSLR.
(If I have any unexposed infrared film left in the fridge, that'll tip
the balance somewhat in favour of bringing the K2 or an H1a. Even as
early as April, I should have plenty to shoot in IR in the Mediterranean,
right?)
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