Passports and Travel – Helpful Information – Passport photo services offered in-store
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Passports and Travel – Helpful Information
Travel Tips from Bergen County Camera
Your first place to visit should be the US State Department website for passport application forms and full information. This will help you have everything you need before you arrive at the acceptance location. You should have at least 6 months remaining past your return date before your passport expires when traveling outside the US by air.
Easy Passport Acceptance
Most renewals can be mailed in – Click here for information regarding how to submit your application
First-time passports and those not eligible for mail-in service.
For customers needing in-person passport acceptance – first-time applicants – under 17 years old – expired more than 10 years. The easiest place in Bergen County is the Waldwick Public Library. Rather than waiting weeks for an appointment at a local post office, the library (A full passport acceptance service location) accepts applications Appointments are required please check the website before visiting. Both parents must be present for their children’s passport application acceptance.
Foreign Travel Voltage
If you’re traveling outside the United States and need help figuring out what kind of adapters to bring, check out the following website for information.
Bergen County Camera stocks a full range of adapter plugs for your convenience – Visit here for details regarding electrical systems/adapter plugs by country
Do you have the right camera?
Every trip is going to have once-in-a-lifetime moments. Don’t let them slip away. Bergen County Camera has experts on staff that can advise you which camera is best for you and give guidance on how to capture the photos you want. We are more than happy to check your equipment before you leave to reduce the chance that you will have any trouble with your photography. We can check your camera’s sensor for dust and suggest cleaning it if necessary. Need something else for your trip? We also supply rental cameras, lenses, and flashes which can help you get that perfect picture. Once you have your photos, be sure to stop back in and have us help you print and frame your photos to create a unique and personal souvenir of your travels.
Taking a film camera abroad?
Make sure to protect your film!
Pack your film in a FilmGuard Bag – Available online here and in-store
FilmGuard Bags, from Domke, protect your undeveloped film from the streaking and fogging caused by exposure to x-rays during airport security and customs checks. If you’re a professional photographer–or a traveler taking snapshots– you don’t have to worry about ruining your supply of film.
Available in large and small sizes, FilmGuard protects unprocessed sheet film and cassette film against the low-dosage x-ray machines that are used to check carry-on luggage at airports around the world. With their full-length hook and loop closures, FilmGuard bags also protect your film and disks from dust and weather. FilmGuard is not intended for use in checked luggage, which is exposed to much higher doses of x-rays. So it’s always a good idea to first store film in FilmGuard bags and then pack them in your carry-on luggage, rather than checked luggage.
FilmGuard has a rugged, three-layer construction, starting with an outer shell of water-resistant ballistic nylon. In the middle, a lead-impregnated vinyl sheet provides x-ray protection. The interior is lined with smooth, 420 Denier nylon packcloth. When not in use, FilmGuard bags can be stored flat or used as a protective wrap around equipment.
Not comfortable with your camera?
Whether you are a seasoned vet or just starting out, Bergen County Camera provides consulting and classes to help you get the best results from your camera. Stop by to obtain information and schedule one-on-one or group consulting. Upcoming classes can be found on our website.
Camera Tips
- – Stop in to the store a few weeks before your trip – we are happy to check your equipment and give you some tips for shooting at your destination.
- – The same advice above is true for a new camera. It is always best to purchase a few weeks prior to your trip so that you can be comfortable with its use.
- – Avoid checking expensive camera equipment (there are many great carry on camera bags)
- – Use our checklist to be sure you have everything you need
Bergen County Camera’s Vacation Photography Check List
- – Your Camera
- – Appropriate Lenses (if applicable) and Lens Hoods
- – Camera Bag
- – Memory Cards (The more the better)
- – Memory Card Wallet
- – Extra Batteries
- – Charger + Adapter plugs if needed
- – Microfiber Lens Cleaning Cloth
- – Lens Cleaning Solution
- – Comfortable Camera Bag
- – Comfortable Neck Strap
- – Rain Sleeves
- – Travel Tripod and Mounting Plate if used
- – Remote Release
- – UV / Protection Filters
- – Filter Storage Wallet
- – Circular Polarizer
- – Mini flashlight
- – Garbage bag large enough to fit your camera bag – great if you get caught out in the rain