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Countries where cameras are not allowed?

Replies: 5 - Last Post: Nov 9, 2012 3:36 PM Last Post By: lonelyluxurytra...

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lonelyluxurytraveler

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Nov 6, 2012 2:52 PM
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Countries where cameras are not allowed?

Hi. I plan to travel a lot in Africa. I've heard you need permission to bring a camera in some countries. I have a small Canon camera. Will it actually be taken from me if I don't get a permission in advance in some countries? Info is very much appreciated.

South_of_60

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Nov 6, 2012 5:29 PM
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Hi,
I have not heard of a country that does not allow cameras.
I have seen lots of places with "NO Photograhs"!

Mrs_Trellis

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Nov 6, 2012 5:58 PM
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Again I say that I'd love to hear where people 'hear' such utter gibberish - 1970s guidebooks perchance?

fluffy_bunny

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Nov 6, 2012 8:40 PM
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It's not that cameras are not allowed, but in some countries, like Sudan, you need a special permit to take pictures. And like anywhere else in the world, there are some places (particularly military buildings) that you are never allowed to take pictures of.

Kira

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Nov 8, 2012 12:07 PM
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This guy is touting in my mind - probably for a website, DO NOT FEED THE TOUT!

lonelyluxurytraveler

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Nov 9, 2012 3:36 PM
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Don't know what you mean by that Kira?

I just want to make sure I do my big Africa trip without getting problems.

fluffy_bunny - Do I need a special permit to take any photo in Sudan or only of certain building?
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