New high-tech security equipment in airports might make flying safer for travelers, but not for film.

During screening, bomb-detection devices such as the CTX-5500 may send high-dosage X-rays through luggage, resulting in white streaks in photos. Lead-lined bags (such as SIMA's FilmShield XPF20) offer some protection. But if security operators can't identify the contents, they may run it through again (subjecting it to a double does of X-rays).

"Never put film in checked luggage", says Tom Dufficy of the Photographic and Imaging Manufacturers Association. "You're better off putting it through the scanners for carry-on luggage, which emit lower doses of X-rays". Or do as the pros do: Place rolls of film --- without boxes and opaque canisters -- in a Ziploc bag, and request a hand-check at each security checkpoint. U.S. airports are required by the FAA to provide a hand-check of belongings if requested. ------- N.Q.D.

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