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Are digital cameras safe to go through the xray machines at airports?

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Public Comments

1. Yes....the only thing you really have to worry about is high speed film, such as iso 800. Digital cameras are not affected at all
2. yes it is safe, I have taken mine through many times without a problem
3. Yes, it's safe. I have taken mine on may trips.
4. They are safe....just DONT put them in your CHECKED luggage....the rays from that could and has damaged several of my clients digitals....put it through the carry on luggage
5. ya its a not problem for 5 to 10 times but is gonna be for many times,,, lens will go down,,,,,
6. Digital memory cards aren't the same as traditional camera film and aren't subject to damage from the x-ray radiation. No worries!
7. Yes to digital cameras. No to film cameras, or video cameras that use tape.
8. Digital cameras are fine to go through the x-ray, as some have said if you have film that is 800 speed or higher as for it to be hand checked. Also all electronics must go through the x-ray, which includes video cameras and the film for them.