Can DSLR survive X-ray scan

[qunox]

Hi

I just want to ask, can a DSLR survive an X-ray scan. The one usually done at the airport security check. I read that that some security scanning will fried the memory disk.

Thank you

[Gaba-gal]

Mine were fine after the airport scans, and the memory card was in the camera.

I think it does destroy film. Thats why if you got a film camera you should keep the film separate and not let them scan it.

[Sime]

the type of rays emitted by an airport scanner won't do much to much unless you're carrying 800+ film. (Unless there is something wrong with the scanner and it cooks you)

Totally harmless to digital stuffs (98% of the time)

Sime

[qunox]

oh Ok, thank you very much for the information

[fletch]

Originally Posted by Sime™

Totally harmless to digital stuffs (98% of the time)

Sime

Yep so keep a count of when you reach 98 scans, those last 2 will be the killer!

[OsmosisStudios]

X-Rays used to be a problem with film (and still are: I still ask for film to be inspected manually), but it's fine for digital. I always have my camera gear with my as a carry-on so it gets scanned everytime i go though security.

[Chip]

Originally Posted by fletch

Yep so keep a count of when you reach 98 scans, those last 2 will be the killer!

Hah! But as long as you don't take your DSLR with you those 2 times, you'll be good for another 98 scans.

[teedlepeep]

The last few times I asked for my film to be inspected manually they would not do it.

[Jim Bryant]

Take your film out of the containers and put in clear plastic bags. This saves them from having to open and inspect each container.

[fletch]

Originally Posted by Chip

Hah! But as long as you don't take your DSLR with you those 2 times, you'll be good for another 98 scans.

Very true.