Film and photography

dune7

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Member since 17 March 2011

frankfurt

dune7

29 March 2011 09:49:22

dune7

29 March 2011 09:49:22

frankfurt

hi there,

I am new in this forum so welcome.
For the next weeks I will be the first time in Riyadh taking photographs and filmwork for a documentary and for private hobby - I would like to get in touch with people who are interested in.

There are some questions I ask myself so maybe you can help me:

Is there any equipment rental company in Riyadh whre you can rent proffessional equipment. (Light, Tripods, Cameras etc.)

Is it allowed to go trogh the streets and make some photos.

Thanks a lot

dune7

dynamo1131

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Member since 18 January 2011

Riyadh

dynamo1131

29 March 2011 12:28:07

289

dynamo1131

29 March 2011 12:28:07

289

Riyadh

Stay away from Government establishments, Banks, Family areas....in other words don't bring out your camera. Just keep it in your camera bag. If you want authorities to confiscate your camera....then shoot away....lol.

Sparrow

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Member since 23 May 2010

Riyadh

Sparrow

29 March 2011 19:08:45

435

Sparrow

29 March 2011 19:08:45

435

Riyadh

Hey Dune, learn the photography rules of Saudi first before you venture out, jail food is not nice

the_blade

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Member since 09 October 2010

Riyadh

the_blade

30 March 2011 08:27:02

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the_blade

30 March 2011 08:27:02

125

Riyadh

Sparrow wrote:
Hey Dune, learn the photography rules of Saudi first before you venture out, jail food is not nice

how do you know about the jail food?
If you have spent some time behind the line, let us know how it went

Sparrow

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Member since 23 May 2010

Riyadh

Sparrow

30 March 2011 18:54:42

435

Sparrow

30 March 2011 18:54:42

435

Riyadh

I'm the cook in the jail and I know what I put in the food - Sorry Bro' you thought I was an inmate!

pavel-fender

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Member since 06 July 2012

Donetsk

pavel-fender

06 July 2012 11:48:52

pavel-fender

06 July 2012 11:48:52

Donetsk

Hey guys,

Can someone tell me, where i can buy a film for photo camera in Riyadh? Where is the nearest point to Holiday Inn hotel?

Thank you in advance!

dynamo1131

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Member since 18 January 2011

Riyadh

dynamo1131

08 July 2012 08:23:42

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dynamo1131

08 July 2012 08:23:42

289

Riyadh

pavel-fender wrote:
Hey guys,

Can someone tell me, where i can buy a film for photo camera in Riyadh? Where is the nearest point to Holiday Inn hotel?

Thank you in advance!

normally studios that print photos and sells frames still sells 35mm films. Try to walk around your area if you happen to see shops that offer studio photos, my bet they have it. Nowadays you cannot see them films on any big store, because let's face it, film is not what is used to be. good luck

Freshlikesushi

ViP

Member since 14 March 2012

Riyadh

Put places you know on the Riyadh map! Anyone can edit!
If you need help, please send a message!

Freshlikesushi

08 July 2012 08:35:49

1455

Freshlikesushi

08 July 2012 08:35:49

1455

Riyadh

When you find out let me know

I have17 rolls in the freezer and need more haha

terensu

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Member since 06 March 2012

Riyadh

terensu

28 May 2013 12:04:52

terensu

28 May 2013 12:04:52

Riyadh

cool! do you know where to buy old film cameras, even those point and shoot ones, i love film. i manage to buy some but i want more.

i scoured the whole batha and found some but their price is ridiculous, i managed to find a Nikon AF230 for 50sr but i broke it, i dropped it on the sand and the gears were stuck inside, i tried prying it open and cleaning but still not workng, the sand got stuck with the grease on the gears.

I have another one which is the Olympus mju II and also had some issues, but it still took decent photos. bought it for 50sr as well. All bought in Batha.

There are a lot of studios in batha where you can buy film. I suggest in the older Batha part, they sell expired films buy 2 take 2. (Expired films are still working! and results are magical!)