As with film, everyone asked about going through airport security with digital cameras and whether the x-ray machine will hurt the data stored on the cards. And we were all told our stuff was safe.

BUT putting memory cards in your checked luggage is very risky. According to Nikon reps teaching a class a few weeks ago, the scanners used on checked luggage are stronger than the ones used with carry-on luggage. They can damage the cards and destroy or corrupt digital content.

So always carry your memory cards with you and…
Keep shooting,
Mark
www.MarkDuehmig.com