Will the film in disposable cameras get ruined in my carry-on luggage or checked luggage?

Question

I am going to florida and want to take my disposable cameras but I know that the x-rays will ruin the film. In order for the film to be ok do I take the cameras in my check in or carry on luggage?

Answer 1

Your cameras should be fine being checked in. DO NOT carry them on, unless you tell the people at the checkpoint to do a hand inspection on them, but this usually takes a lot longer. For some odd reason the Xrays are slightly different from the carry-on's to the ones that they use to check luggage.

Answer 2

Carry-on the cameras and ask for a "hand-search" by security.  DON'T put the cameras in your checked luggage becasue the machine used to inspect suitcases may be very powerful.

Answer 3

not at all, the camera will be fine in either.  Although I am not 100% sure disposables are allowed on carry-ons. they were banned at one time but you should check tsa.com to see if it is on the banned list.  But no, it will not be harmed in anyway.