Transport photo paper in luggage

[bence8810]

Hello,

How would one go about transporting photo paper on an airplane? Can I put it in my luggage, will it not be fogged by the scanners?

I can't put too much in my hand carry on as there are weight limitations.

The paper is 5x7 Forte Bromofort BSP-4

Thanks a lot for any tips and greetings from 33,000ft...
Ben

 

[Roger Hicks]

Ilford first learned about high-powered scanners when someone sent them a box of paper with clear images of buttons and zips on it...

DON'T.

The only way it will not be fogged is if it doesn't go through a high-powered scanner. These are far from universal (or universally used) but it's always going to be a gamble.

Cheers,

R.

 

[bence8810]

Thanks Roger.

From what you are saying - it's a gamble. I might have to go with it still as I have about 30KG's of paper to be transported.

What are the chances? Flying Emirates BUD - DXB - TYO

I could try alternatively to put all my other stuff in the luggage and carry only paper in the hand luggage. That way I could take about 10KG. Would prefer however to bring the whole pack in one go - about 20-30KGs

Anyone who tried before and succeeded (or failed) ?
I know paper isn't as sensitive as film...

Ben

 

[Sparrow]

I'd expect the CT scanners to damage it too

The courier services don't normally get scanned if they sent by a Known-Shipper or if they pack them on your behalf ... but I'd not risk it, if there was a scare on I expect they'd scan 'em anyway

Maybe ring a couple and see what they say

 

[blue4130]

I've been doing a fair bit of flying over the past year and from what I see, many airlines don't weigh the carry on and often don't measure. I have seen many times, people visibly grunting as they try and lift the oversize rolling bag into the overhead bin.

If it comes down to weight, put the cameras on your shoulders and as much heavy stuff in your pockets. It will be a pain to empty your pockets while you get security checked, but personal items and pockets seem to be exempt from the weight allowances.

 

[Out to Lunch]

I've bought paper and film in the USA which was couriered to me in Europe. No fogging and so I assume that they did not check couriered packages with the strong unaccompanied luggage scanners.

 

[Sparrow]

I've bought paper and film in the USA which was couriered to me in Europe. No fogging and so I assume that they did not check couriered packages with the strong unaccompanied luggage scanners.

If you have a Known-Shipper account with a courier you maintain a bonded warehouse area and only allow access to vetted staff ... in effect your company takes on the security responsabilities ... and the courier simply collects from your secure area, you supply all the airwbeighbills and copy invoices that the clearing agents and shippers need. They won't normally recheck goods sent that way, however if you simply take it the couriers offices they will have to security check it before it flies by one means or another weather x-ray, or even opening it up 😱

 

[Roger Hicks]

Thanks Roger.

From what you are saying - it's a gamble. I might have to go with it still as I have about 30KG's of paper to be transported.

What are the chances? Flying Emirates BUD - DXB - TYO

I could try alternatively to put all my other stuff in the luggage and carry only paper in the hand luggage. That way I could take about 10KG. Would prefer however to bring the whole pack in one go - about 20-30KGs

Anyone who tried before and succeeded (or failed) ?
I know paper isn't as sensitive as film...

Ben

Dear Ben,

It's a gamble I wouldn't take, especially flying via the Near East. Speak sweetly to someone like DHL. Explain. Ask them. You'll almost certainly get a better answer than here.

Cheers,

R.

 

[bence8810]

Dear Roger and all,

I am in London and I stopped by Silverprint by the Elephant and Castle station to check their stock (amazing!!!) and had a chat with the young man behind the counter. He tells me paper can be flown without worry, it's only film that need to be hand carried. Hmmm... Still not convinced but was good to hear another point of view.

Still planning on stuffing the paper into my hand carry and pretend it's light as a pillow while lifting the suitcase into the overheard compartment with 30kg's of paper breaking my back.

Ben

 

[Roger Hicks]

Dear Roger and all,

I am in London and I stopped by Silverprint by the Elephant and Castle station to check their stock (amazing!!!) and had a chat with the young man behind the counter. He tells me paper can be flown without worry, it's only film that need to be hand carried. Hmmm... Still not convinced but was good to hear another point of view.

Still planning on stuffing the paper into my hand carry and pretend it's light as a pillow while lifting the suitcase into the overheard compartment with 30kg's of paper breaking my back.

Ben

Dear Ben,

Much as I love Silverprint, and amazing as their stock indeed is, I'd still trust Ilford more...

Good luck with the back-strain. Should work -- unless they cut up funny.

Cheers,

R.

 

[bence8810]

Dear all,

I've arrived back to Japan and brought all the paper in my hand carry. Was 25kgs, had a hard time lifting it into the overhead bin!

I also put one pack into the checked in luggage just to test and once at home I checked both lots. To my surprise - despite the two transfers en route - both the checked in and hand carry papers were totally fine.
Mind you it was Forte baryta paper from the 90's which were very slow by default so it could have helped prevent damage.

Both papers developed pure white in the developer and a piece exposed to light developed pitch black.

Not to conclude it it safe to transport paper but I got somehow lucky!

Thanks,
Ben

 

[Roger Hicks]

Dear all,

I've arrived back to Japan and brought all the paper in my hand carry. Was 25kgs, had a hard time lifting it into the overhead bin!

I also put one pack into the checked in luggage just to test and once at home I checked both lots. To my surprise - despite the two transfers en route - both the checked in and hand carry papers were totally fine.
Mind you it was Forte baryta paper from the 90's which were very slow by default so it could have helped prevent damage.

Both papers developed pure white in the developer and a piece exposed to light developed pitch black.

Not to conclude it it safe to transport paper but I got somehow lucky!

Thanks,
Ben

Dear Ben,

Highlights 1 and 2: Yes, you were lucky.

Good news, though!

Cheers,

R.