http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/chinese_customs___photography_restrictions An entire Lightstalkers thread via RSS/XML. en-us 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 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:55:37 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/chinese_customs___photography_restrictions 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. Fri, 09 Mar 2007 20:31:48 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/chinese_customs___photography_restrictions#61661 No problems leaving out of Shanghai or Beijing, a carry-on is the best advice. Hand inspections is another issue however. Sat, 10 Mar 2007 02:02:52 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/chinese_customs___photography_restrictions#61690 Been there a few times with a good 30-40 rolls of film coming home. Never had a problem. Sat, 10 Mar 2007 10:09:01 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/chinese_customs___photography_restrictions#61709