Camera and Admission Fee

Takmandu · Dec 7th, 2008, 04:36

Hi, I'm new here.

India Mike forums have been very helpful for me to prepare for my first trip to India very soon. I am going with a group of friends for leisure. We are going to Mumbai, Udaipur, Jaipur, Agra, Delhi, Goa, and Ahmedabad.

I plan to take a lot of digital photos during the trip. I read somewhere that some places charge extra admission fee if one is carrying a pro looking photo equipment. Would I get charged extra just for having a mid-sized DSLR (Canon 5D) with a zoom lens hanging around my neck? I may get a smaller DSLR (Canon XT) for this trip, I wonder if the color of the camera may make a difference? Silver versus "pro" black.

Thanks.

Takmandu

NYTim · Dec 7th, 2008, 04:43

If you try to look like a typical tourist -- one camera hanging on your shoulder you should be OK. Many places charge extra any way for camera use.

hellogoodbye · Dec 7th, 2008, 04:44

I don't think they distinguish between a pro or amateur p&s camera. Many places charge extra for a camera regardless of calibre.

Hal · Dec 7th, 2008, 04:47

The only difference in camera fees I've ever seen is for video or still cameras. They charge you more for a video camera.

Haylo · Dec 7th, 2008, 05:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Takmandu

I may get a smaller DSLR (Canon XT) for this trip, I wonder if the color of the camera may make a difference? Silver versus "pro" black.

No, colour or size is not important, there is a fee for entering with a still camera. According to some signs, that even includes mobile phones with cameras, but somehow I don't think anyone is going to be checking phones!

At some sites e.g. the Taj Mahal tripods are not permitted, and as Hal says, at some there is a higher fee for video cameras.

Darmabum · Dec 7th, 2008, 07:19

I took a video camera into Khajuraho, was charged the same price as for a still camera.

Takmandu · Dec 8th, 2008, 02:06

Thank you all for your replies. Now I know what to expect.

Dec 7th, 2008, 04:36	#1
Takmandu Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: California, USA Posts: 2	Camera and Admission Fee Hi, I'm new here. India Mike forums have been very helpful for me to prepare for my first trip to India very soon. I am going with a group of friends for leisure. We are going to Mumbai, Udaipur, Jaipur, Agra, Delhi, Goa, and Ahmedabad. I plan to take a lot of digital photos during the trip. I read somewhere that some places charge extra admission fee if one is carrying a pro looking photo equipment. Would I get charged extra just for having a mid-sized DSLR (Canon 5D) with a zoom lens hanging around my neck? I may get a smaller DSLR (Canon XT) for this trip, I wonder if the color of the camera may make a difference? Silver versus "pro" black. Thanks. Takmandu

Dec 7th, 2008, 04:43	#2
NYTim C'mon the Hoops Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 201	Camera If you try to look like a typical tourist -- one camera hanging on your shoulder you should be OK. Many places charge extra any way for camera use.

Dec 7th, 2008, 07:19	#6
Darmabum On the Road, wherever I am Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: in the mountains of Idaho . . . now the red-rock plateau of southern Utah Posts: 1,110	I took a video camera into Khajuraho, was charged the same price as for a still camera. __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate; our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure - Marianne Williamson

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