World Travel Tips

Photography Tips

Avoid purchasing film or digital memory cards overseas. It is generally too expensive.
You are allowed to take 10 rolls of film per camera, always use 36 exposure films instead of 24 exposures.
Keep your film in an X ray protective film bag. These may be purchased at a camera store.
Always place your film or digital memory cards in a carry on bag, never in your check in luggage.
If possible, never allow your film to go through an X ray machine. Always have it hand checked.
To avoid paying duty on your expensive camera, take some proof of purchase for the camera with you
Never check cameras or camcorders as luggage.
Some X Rays will destroy video tape. Ask the security person about X Ray machine.
Take along an extra camcorder or digital camera batteries.
Always keep the camcorder or digital camera batteries fully charged. Leaving the batteries uncharged for prolonged periods of time will weaken the recharging capability of the battery.
Check to see if your camcorder or digital camera charger is a dual voltage (11OV/220V) unit. If not, purchase a matching voltage converter for the charger.