Hello,

Just wondering if anyone can give advice, or point me to a resource for shooting DV in Africa, specifically Kenya. I'll be doing some basic documentary shooting (talking heads, B-Roll) with a two-person crew, a shoestring budget, and the following equipment:


One Sony PD-170 Camera
One Audio Technica VHF Wireless Mic
One Lowel DV Creator 1 Lighting Kit
One Sennheiser Shotgun (mounted on-camera, most likely)


So, specifically:

How should I power the lights?
Are there businesses that supply in-country converters for 240 to 120, or should I look into a 12V setup?
Will there be any tariffs for bringing in equipment?
Are there any environmental factors I need to take into account for proper protection of the equipment?
Any other resources (online or offline) that I should know about that will help me with such questions?


Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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