int'l shooters: any docs needed re bringing gear into Switzerland, South Africa? at DVinfo.net

Malcolm Hamilton · September 14th, 2015, 08:11 AM

Hi there,
I'm going to Switzerland and South Africa next month to shoot interviews and b-roll, and I'm wondering if I need to have any documents organized ahead of time—I'm not talking about my passport or international driver's license—I'm talking more specifically about anything I might need for my gear (PXW200, tripod, a small lighting kit). I intend to carry-on my camera (with cards, charger, extra batteries), and check the rest.
Any advice would be appreciated!
Malcolm
P.S. I've done a bit of googling, and all I've been able to come up with so far is that if you're bringing in a camera "you should declare [it] in the Customs red channel after arriving in South Africa".

September 14th, 2015, 08:11 AM	#1
Malcolm Hamilton Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 844	int'l shooters: any docs needed re bringing gear into Switzerland, South Africa? Hi there, I'm going to Switzerland and South Africa next month to shoot interviews and b-roll, and I'm wondering if I need to have any documents organized ahead of time—I'm not talking about my passport or international driver's license—I'm talking more specifically about anything I might need for my gear (PXW200, tripod, a small lighting kit). I intend to carry-on my camera (with cards, charger, extra batteries), and check the rest. Any advice would be appreciated! Malcolm P.S. I've done a bit of googling, and all I've been able to come up with so far is that if you're bringing in a camera "you should declare [it] in the Customs red channel after arriving in South Africa".