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Re: Re: Photos - 101

>        I assume you mean 35mm film for your manual camera.  If so, use
>    Fuji Velvia film and a tripod (the film speed is only 50, but the
>    results are superb - what most professional garden photographers are
>    now using).  DO NOT check the film or loaded camera with your
>    luggage.  The x-ray machines are much more intense for checked luggage
>    and can damage film.  Have it with your carry on, and ask for the film
>    to be hand checked.  Not every security control area will hand check
>    film, but many will.

Has anybody tried using something like the Sima film shields?  They're
basically lead foil sandwiched between two waterproof layers.  If I 
remember, a $25 bag could hold about 20 rolls of 35mm film.

Chris

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