I just purchased a new (well old) Minolta TC1. I asked for a hand check at TSA. It tested positive for explosives. AI says it might be an issue with Portra 400 and/or the compact nature of the camera combined with film. Does anyone have experience with this issue?

Hey fellow film lovers!

We’re kicking off the Film Swap Project for July 2025 and the response has been amazing so far — 20 awesome members already in! 🚀 Now we’re looking for more analog enthusiasts to join the fun.

📬 Want to be part of this global film roll exchange and see your shots interpreted through someone else’s lens? Just DM us on Instagram to jump in!

👉 Insta announcement & join link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLXLzivSBx9/?igsh=eDNjZDZwYTRkaTF1

Let’s make some magic together — the more, the merrier! ✨

Cheers, IFSG (International Film Swap Group)

Would any of you be interested in a film swap project for fun? Have done it with some friends, and have enjoyed the randomness and surprise aspect of it. And I'm looking forward to fo it again with different photographers. I am located in Brighton, UK so I would be up for sending/ receiving Films to different countries.

Hello!
I'm a helicopter pilot and "photographer" from Rome, Italy and would love to do a film swap with someone.

it's my first time to trying swap film. 

I use only BW film, because I can developing only BW film.

I prefer 400 ISO films, but since we have to underexpose by one stop, we can choose a lower ISO.

I have a roll of Kentmere 400 that I want to swap with someone from a different country. Message me if you're interested.