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Domke Film Guard Bag (X-Ray), Large - Holds 35 Rolls of 35mm Film or Three 50 Sheet Boxes of 4x5" Film

  • Price: $33.99
  • B&H # DOFGL
  • Mfr# 711-15B

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Designed to protect unprocessed film from harmful X-rays during airport security and customs checks. Lead-lined bags also protect other sensitive media from the low-dosage X-ray machines used in airports around the world. Without FilmGuard, unprocessed film can become fogged or streaked. Use FilmGuard in carry-on luggage, because checked luggage is exposed to high-dosage X-rays that FilmGuard cannot protect against.

FilmGuard bags were tested for effectiveness by InVision Technologies, Inc., manufacturers of the only Federal Aviation Administration-approved checked-luggage scanning system. Films with up to ISO 800 speeds were tested. The extensive tests showed that the FilmGuard design will protect film and disks from the low-dosage x-ray units used to check carry-on luggage. (The tests also showed that the amount of lead needed to protect film from high-dosage x-ray units would make the bags too heavy to be practical.)

Triple-layer construction also keeps dust and moisture out: lead-impregnated vinyl sheet sandwiched between an outer shell of ballistic nylon and interior lining of smooth lining. Available in three sizes, in black only.

Size Available in three sizes:
  • Mini FilmGuard - Holds nine 35mm film cassettes or a small camera: 5.25 x 8" (13 x 20cm)
  • Small FilmGuard - Holds fifteen rolls of 35mm film or small camera with a few rolls: 9.5 x 8" (24 x 20cm)
  • Large FilmGuard - Holds thirty-five rolls of 35mm film, or three 50-sheet boxes of 4x5" film, or small camera with a few rolls: 10.5 x 12" (27 x 31cm)
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    DomkeFilm Guard Bag (X-Ray), Large - Holds 35 Rolls of 35mm Film or Three 50 Sheet Boxes of 4x5" Film
     
    4.8

    (based on 19 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (16)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (3)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (0)

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    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Durable (8)
    • Lightweight (7)
    • Easy to use (6)
    • Strong construction (6)
    • Comfortable (4)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Travel (11)
      • Protecting gear (6)
      • Transporting gear (6)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Semi-pro photographer (6), Photo enthusiast (5), Pro photographer (4)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (11)

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      5.0

      Worth it's weight in gold.

      By Mike the Photog

      from Anchorage, Alaska

      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy to Use

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Everyday Use
        • Traveling

        Comments about Domke Film Guard Bag (X-Ray), Large - Holds 35 Rolls of 35mm Film or Three 50 Sheet Boxes of 4x5" Film:

        I travel frequently, and shoot high speed film. Great heavy duty bag that will protect your exposed and unexposed film, but will also get you flagged for additional screening by TSA agents.

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        • No

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        5.0

        Very good bag

        By Swedish

        from Sweden

        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy to Use
        • Improves Function

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Traveling

          Comments about Domke Film Guard Bag (X-Ray), Large - Holds 35 Rolls of 35mm Film or Three 50 Sheet Boxes of 4x5" Film:

          Very good bag. Great design.
          Big enough for seven 5pk og 120film, or for about 78 rolls of film (120mm) when I take them out of the package.
          A must whwn going abroad.

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          • No

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          5.0

          Best Bag

          By Zé De Boni

          from Sao Paulo

          About Me Pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Nice design
          • Well made

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Traveling

            Comments about Domke Film Guard Bag (X-Ray), Large - Holds 35 Rolls of 35mm Film or Three 50 Sheet Boxes of 4x5" Film:

            Great design, much better than the old ones that I used long ago when I shot just film. Much needed today, when bag scanning is so much widespread. The large size is still small for my needs, 3 or 4 maight do the job for me.

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            5.0

            For you, that insist with films...

            By Don Mateos

            from Sao Paulo, Brazil

            About Me Photo Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Easy to Use
            • Improves Function
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Traveling

              Comments about Domke Film Guard Bag (X-Ray), Large - Holds 35 Rolls of 35mm Film or Three 50 Sheet Boxes of 4x5" Film:

              Despite the airports claim that undeveloped films under ISO 800 don't take risk of X-Ray's damages, I'd rather keep them as protect as I can. This bag is good and big enough for the quantity of films I usually carry with me when traveling abroad.

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              • No

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              5.0

              Works Perfectly

              By kokoshawnuff

              from Los Angeles

              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Works

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Domke Film Guard Bag (X-Ray), Large - Holds 35 Rolls of 35mm Film or Three 50 Sheet Boxes of 4x5" Film:

                  Just used the bag, and my film turned out undamaged (even the few rolls of Kodak TMZ 3200). A word of advice would be to take this bag out of your carry on and put it through the x-ray machine separately because they went through my bag both times looking for it.

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                  5.0

                  WORKS

                  By Markie Mark

                  from Miami Florida

                  About Me Pro Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Durable
                  • Easy to Use
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Traveling

                    Comments about Domke Film Guard Bag (X-Ray), Large - Holds 35 Rolls of 35mm Film or Three 50 Sheet Boxes of 4x5" Film:

                    I travel frequently and x rays was my main concern. Since I have these bags I have no worries. Does its job.

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                    5.0

                    I would buy this again.

                    By Pat

                    from Greenwood,IN

                    About Me Casual Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Durable
                    • Easy to Use

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Traveling

                      Comments about Domke Film Guard Bag (X-Ray), Large - Holds 35 Rolls of 35mm Film or Three 50 Sheet Boxes of 4x5" Film:

                      The bag is the right size and perfect for what I what it for.Its exactly what I wanted.

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                      • No

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                      5.0

                      Really functional

                      By Photo-lover

                      from Merida, MX

                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Lightweight
                      • Strong Construction

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Protecting Gear
                        • Transporting Gear

                        Comments about Domke Film Guard Bag (X-Ray), Large - Holds 35 Rolls of 35mm Film or Three 50 Sheet Boxes of 4x5" Film:

                        Great for those who still love film and like to travel, easy to carry, fits on every carry on bag.
                        As airport security is more demanding I'd recommend to, as you have to do with laptops, take the bag out and let them look at it.

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                        • No

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                        4.0

                        Large and Durable

                        By Culture Smart

                        from Portland, ME

                        About Me Pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easily Accessible Equipment
                        • Strong Construction

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Protecting Gear
                          • Transporting Gear

                          Comments about Domke Film Guard Bag (X-Ray), Large - Holds 35 Rolls of 35mm Film or Three 50 Sheet Boxes of 4x5" Film:

                          This bag is a large enough size to handle four boxes of bulk film, yet not too large that it was a bother to carry. Also durable and high quality. My only complaint is that it doesn't have a handle. And what about some color options? Otherwise it would have received 5 stars.

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                          • Yes

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                          4.0

                          this bag is perfect!

                          By aleix

                          from vancouver

                          About Me Pro Photographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Comfortable
                          • Strong Construction
                          • Well Padded

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Transporting Gear

                            Comments about Domke Film Guard Bag (X-Ray), Large - Holds 35 Rolls of 35mm Film or Three 50 Sheet Boxes of 4x5" Film:

                            i use it in airports.
                            and it seems to work perfect!
                            i can keep almost 10 boxes of 10 shets 4x5

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                            • No

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                            5.0

                            I like this film Guard Bag very much!

                            By Avnet

                            from CA or China

                            About Me Photo Enthusiast

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Comfortable

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Protecting Gear

                              Comments about Domke Film Guard Bag (X-Ray), Large - Holds 35 Rolls of 35mm Film or Three 50 Sheet Boxes of 4x5" Film:

                              it let me carry enough film during a trip & don't worry about X-Ray machine.

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                              • No

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                              5.0

                              Tough bag

                              By Kiwi

                              from Wellignton

                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easily Accessible Equipment
                              • Strong Construction

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Protecting Gear
                                • Transporting Gear

                                Comments about Domke Film Guard Bag (X-Ray), Large - Holds 35 Rolls of 35mm Film or Three 50 Sheet Boxes of 4x5" Film:

                                Does what it's meant to do.

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                                • No

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                                5.0

                                I could buyed another time

                                By Matayo

                                from Quito, ECUADOR

                                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Comfortable
                                • Easily Accessible Equipment
                                • Lightweight
                                • Strong Construction
                                • Well Padded

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Daily Usage
                                  • Protecting Gear
                                  • Transporting Gear

                                  Comments about Domke Film Guard Bag (X-Ray), Large - Holds 35 Rolls of 35mm Film or Three 50 Sheet Boxes of 4x5" Film:

                                  Great Bag, it is easy to fold and big enough to fit a good numer of Rolls.
                                  It aslso gave good protections to the film for airport transportation!

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                                  5.0

                                  Excellent product!

                                  By Straightnochaser

                                  from Chisinau, Moldova

                                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Comfortable
                                  • Lightweight
                                  • Strong Construction
                                  • Well Padded

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Protecting Gear
                                    • Transporting Gear

                                    Comments about Domke Film Guard Bag (X-Ray), Large - Holds 35 Rolls of 35mm Film or Three 50 Sheet Boxes of 4x5" Film:

                                    This bag is LARGE, relatively lightweight and will give me peace of mind going through airports with a lot of unexposed film with less than up-to-date x-ray machines.

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                                    5.0

                                    loved it.

                                    By LisaZ

                                    from Oakland, CA

                                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Durable
                                    • Roomy

                                    Cons

                                    • Heavy

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Travel

                                    Comments about Domke Film Guard Bag (X-Ray), Large - Holds 35 Rolls of 35mm Film or Three 50 Sheet Boxes of 4x5" Film:

                                    This was a great product for me as I was transporting film around Africa and used it as both an airport protective bag as well as for keeping the 120 film in a dark environment when there wasn't much dark to be had. It held at least 60 rolls of film and was easy to handle. It also seemed to be enough to convince most of the TSA people that it was film and that they didn't need to open it and rummage around - with a nicely worded request that is. The heavy lead liner also seemed to stop most of the X-rays - but that's just a guess. Some people said it scared wildlife, but for my situation, it didn't create any problem and in fact, the velcro was good for getting to stuff quickly.

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                                    5.0

                                    Good bag

                                    By Azellius

                                    from Albuquerque, NM

                                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Durable
                                    • Good Protection

                                    Cons

                                    • Velcro to loud

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Daily Transport
                                    • Storage
                                    • Travel

                                    Comments about Domke Film Guard Bag (X-Ray), Large - Holds 35 Rolls of 35mm Film or Three 50 Sheet Boxes of 4x5" Film:

                                    I use the Domke large bag for daily transporation and storage of film when traveling. Perfect for its intended purposes.
                                    My only complaint is that the velcro enclosure is alittle sticky and very loud when you opening it to retrive film. A snap button is perfered but overall a good bag.

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                                    4.0

                                    "Convenient when on the go"

                                    By Rich

                                    from Phillipsburg,New Jersey

                                    About Me Semi-Professional

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Durable
                                    • Easy To Use
                                    • Lightweight

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Sporting Events
                                      • Traveling

                                      Comments about Domke Film Guard Bag (X-Ray), Large - Holds 35 Rolls of 35mm Film or Three 50 Sheet Boxes of 4x5" Film:

                                      Domke has brought convenience to the serious photographer.This film bag easily can be stowed away with ones luggage or placed within ones camera backpack for ease of transport.It allowed me to store and transport 30+ rolls of film during an outting with little discomfort and relative ease of access.The only issue I faced was the amount of noise created when the Domke bag was opened.Working with wildlife requires absolute silence at times and the bag was just a bit too noisy when opening.

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                                      5.0

                                      Great Product - No More Worries!

                                      By leica4

                                      from Ashtabula, OH

                                      About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Excellent protection
                                      • Large size
                                      • Lightweight

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Travel

                                        Comments about Domke Film Guard Bag (X-Ray), Large - Holds 35 Rolls of 35mm Film or Three 50 Sheet Boxes of 4x5" Film:

                                        This Domke Film Guard bag is a great product! Large, but lightweight. Fits more than 35 rolls of film. No more worries about whether airport x-rays will damage my film, or if the inspector will do a hand inspection, since most will not. A great product at a great price!

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                                        5.0

                                        great product for your film

                                        By lreyesgo

                                        from Pittsburgh, PA

                                        About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Good protection

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Travel

                                          Comments about Domke Film Guard Bag (X-Ray), Large - Holds 35 Rolls of 35mm Film or Three 50 Sheet Boxes of 4x5" Film:

                                          great product to protect your film.
                                          I use it every time I need to take a plane

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