Chinese customs - Photography restrictions

Hello,

Does anyone have experience entering/leaving China with
cameras and film as a tourist? I will have a 5D, Mamiya 7,
around 70 rolls of 220 and laptop. I have heard mixed
messages about airport customs restictions.
If anyone has firsthand experience it will help.

Thanks – JP

by John Francis Peters at Fri Mar 09 20:11:46 UTC 2007 (ed. Mar 12 2008) Brooklyn, NY, United States | Bookmark this | Digg this |

Don’t worry, I brought my lowepro backpack there with gear that might make some Chinese officials suspect that I was a foreign journalist as opposed to a tourist. No one even bothered to check. Bring it as a carry on if possible.

by Wayne Huang | 09 Mar 2007 20:03 | New York City, United States |

No problems leaving out of Shanghai or Beijing, a carry-on is the best advice. Hand inspections is another issue however.

by Matt Wright-Steel | 10 Mar 2007 02:03 | Austin, Texas, United States |

Been there a few times with a good 30-40 rolls of film coming home. Never had a problem.

by Susie Lin | 10 Mar 2007 10:03 | Honolulu, United States |

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