Help Before New York

graphicgr8s · 05-23-2010, 07:23 PM

Originally posted by Oldschool

I'm in NYC all the time with a camera and never had a problem! Don't worry about it. Your biggest danger to your wallet will be shopping at B&H or Adorama.

I use to work there. Always carried muggin money. When I went shooting I'd make sure there were at least 3 of us. Of course I never got mugged but my aunt did. So my muggin money went to spiratone.

Chriswirth930 · 05-23-2010, 07:30 PM

Originally posted by Oldschool

I'm in NYC all the time with a camera and never had a problem! Don't worry about it. Your biggest danger to your wallet will be shopping at B&H or Adorama.

yeah thats definitely going to be a stop on my trip

Ira · 05-24-2010, 07:39 AM

That 6 Flags Safari stinks. It costs a fortune, and there's nothing to hardly see, because when it's hot, the animals stay in the shade.

The Bronx Zoo is much better, especially for photography.

Ira · 05-24-2010, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by graphicgr8s

So my muggin money went to spiratone.

Ahhhhh.......Spiratone! Memories!

When I got my driver's license, I drove to the one in Flushing.

Chriswirth930 · 05-24-2010, 08:37 AM

Yeah we are also going to the zoo. The only reason we are doing the safari is because we got a deal on this VIP thing for the whole park and it comes with the Safari so we figured why not.

Ira · 05-24-2010, 09:31 AM

Originally posted by Chriswirth930

Yeah we are also going to the zoo. The only reason we are doing the safari is because we got a deal on this VIP thing for the whole park and it comes with the Safari so we figured why not.

The Bronx Zoo is really on par with the San Diego Zoo. I've been to both.

Plus, you're in Tampa--don't you have the safari there anyway?

Chriswirth930 · 05-24-2010, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by Ira

The Bronx Zoo is really on par with the San Diego Zoo. I've been to both.

Plus, you're in Tampa--don't you have the safari there anyway?

Sort of but I don't know if I would even call it that

Chriswirth930 · 05-24-2010, 09:49 AM

But now I'm looking forward to the Bronx zoo

**NaClH2O** · 05-24-2010, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by Oldschool

I'm in NYC all the time with a camera and never had a problem! Don't worry about it. Your biggest danger to your wallet will be shopping at B&H or Adorama.

I live here and couldn't agree more. I've carried camera (around neck) and photo backpack in most the the neighborhoods in NYC and have never had a problem. In fact the only time I had a problem was when someone broke into my car at Longwood Gardens in upscale suburban Philadelphia. Fortunately all they got was my second best tripod. But I've never had a problem in all of NYC and that includes some "less affluent" neighborhoods in Brooklyn and the Bronx.

**NaClH2O** · 05-24-2010, 10:22 AM

Hi Chris!

Have fun in "my" city! You've had all kinds of lens advice. As many have said, shooting in NYC is mostly a "wide" affair. I would suggest that if you can find one second hand to look into the Zenitar 16mm fisheye. It's relatively inexpensive, and tho it is a manual lens it's not that hard to use. To be truthful, because the lens was designed for a full frame film camera, the fisheye distortion isn't too bad and can be compensated for with careful framing. That's my two cents as far a lenses goes.
edit: I would get a low light lens if at all possible. Many of the museums here ban flash photography so a good low light lens is a must. Fortunately you can find the M 50mm F1.7 fairly cheaply, it's a good lens to have in NYC.

I don't know how tightly scripted your vacation is and what ages your kids are, but to my mind one of the most underrated "sights" in NYC is a walk across the Brooklyn bridge. It's free and gives you a great view of both mid and downtown Manhattan, NYC harbor, the Statue of Liberty myriad other things besides.
If your family likes books at all, I'd suggest going to Adorama instead of B&H. Adorama is around the corner from the biggest Barnes and Noble I've ever seen. Four large floors full of books, music, magazines etc. It (B&N) is also at the head of Union Square, a nice park where you can sit in the shade or check out the Farmers Market or the many artists selling their work.
Here's a shot of the B&N

If you have any questions regarding NYC don't hesitate to PM me

NaCl(It's my city and I love it)H2O

Ira · 05-24-2010, 10:43 AM

Originally posted by NaClH2O

Hi Chris!

I don't know how tightly scripted your vacation is and what ages your kids are, but to my mind one of the most underrated "sights" in NYC is a walk across the Brooklyn bridge.

The bridge is near the South Street Seaport too, a touristy but cool place to go.

Chriswirth930 · 05-24-2010, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by Ira

The bridge is near the South Street Seaport too, a touristy but cool place to go.

Yeah we were planning on going here too.

Ira · 05-24-2010, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by Chriswirth930

Yeah we were planning on going here too.

Don't eat a full meal there, unless you're starving. If you want to go to heaven without dying, try this place, not far at all by cab:

El Faro

As a matter of fact, don't eat for a week before you go.

Ira · 05-24-2010, 11:25 AM

If you're going to the Empire State Building, make sure you check out Macy's just down the street from it. Even if you're not shopping, it's cool to see because it's so large and historic.

LucyGoosey · 05-24-2010, 11:37 AM

You might want to think about a good polarizing filter as well...like Hoya brand. NYC is surrounded by water and there are plenty of fountains, skyscraper reflections, and lakes as in Central Park. I actually use a light messenger bag, rather than those pro-looking camera bags. They make you stick out like as a tourist. And try not to stop in the middle of a crowded sidewalk.

05-24-2010, 09:57 AM	#39
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	I've lived in NYC for the last 24 years and never had a problem Originally posted by Oldschool I'm in NYC all the time with a camera and never had a problem! Don't worry about it. Your biggest danger to your wallet will be shopping at B&H or Adorama. I live here and couldn't agree more. I've carried camera (around neck) and photo backpack in most the the neighborhoods in NYC and have never had a problem. In fact the only time I had a problem was when someone broke into my car at Longwood Gardens in upscale suburban Philadelphia. Fortunately all they got was my second best tripod. But I've never had a problem in all of NYC and that includes some "less affluent" neighborhoods in Brooklyn and the Bronx.

05-24-2010, 10:22 AM	#40
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Lenses and possibly other places to see. Hi Chris! Have fun in "my" city! You've had all kinds of lens advice. As many have said, shooting in NYC is mostly a "wide" affair. I would suggest that if you can find one second hand to look into the Zenitar 16mm fisheye. It's relatively inexpensive, and tho it is a manual lens it's not that hard to use. To be truthful, because the lens was designed for a full frame film camera, the fisheye distortion isn't too bad and can be compensated for with careful framing. That's my two cents as far a lenses goes. edit: I would get a low light lens if at all possible. Many of the museums here ban flash photography so a good low light lens is a must. Fortunately you can find the M 50mm F1.7 fairly cheaply, it's a good lens to have in NYC. I don't know how tightly scripted your vacation is and what ages your kids are, but to my mind one of the most underrated "sights" in NYC is a walk across the Brooklyn bridge. It's free and gives you a great view of both mid and downtown Manhattan, NYC harbor, the Statue of Liberty myriad other things besides. If your family likes books at all, I'd suggest going to Adorama instead of B&H. Adorama is around the corner from the biggest Barnes and Noble I've ever seen. Four large floors full of books, music, magazines etc. It (B&N) is also at the head of Union Square, a nice park where you can sit in the shade or check out the Farmers Market or the many artists selling their work. Here's a shot of the B&N If you have any questions regarding NYC don't hesitate to PM me NaCl(It's my city and I love it)H2O Last edited by NaClH2O; 05-24-2010 at 10:32 AM. Reason: added thoughts on low light lenses

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05-23-2010, 07:23 PM	#31
graphicgr8s Guest	Originally posted by Oldschool I'm in NYC all the time with a camera and never had a problem! Don't worry about it. Your biggest danger to your wallet will be shopping at B&H or Adorama. I use to work there. Always carried muggin money. When I went shooting I'd make sure there were at least 3 of us. Of course I never got mugged but my aunt did. So my muggin money went to spiratone.

05-23-2010, 07:30 PM	#32
Chriswirth930 Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Fl Photos: Albums Posts: 56 Original Poster	Originally posted by Oldschool I'm in NYC all the time with a camera and never had a problem! Don't worry about it. Your biggest danger to your wallet will be shopping at B&H or Adorama. yeah thats definitely going to be a stop on my trip

05-24-2010, 07:39 AM	#33
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	That 6 Flags Safari stinks. It costs a fortune, and there's nothing to hardly see, because when it's hot, the animals stay in the shade. The Bronx Zoo is much better, especially for photography.

05-24-2010, 07:46 AM	#34
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by graphicgr8s So my muggin money went to spiratone. Ahhhhh.......Spiratone! Memories! When I got my driver's license, I drove to the one in Flushing.

05-24-2010, 08:37 AM	#35
Chriswirth930 Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Fl Photos: Albums Posts: 56 Original Poster	Yeah we are also going to the zoo. The only reason we are doing the safari is because we got a deal on this VIP thing for the whole park and it comes with the Safari so we figured why not.

05-24-2010, 09:31 AM	#36
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by Chriswirth930 Yeah we are also going to the zoo. The only reason we are doing the safari is because we got a deal on this VIP thing for the whole park and it comes with the Safari so we figured why not. The Bronx Zoo is really on par with the San Diego Zoo. I've been to both. Plus, you're in Tampa--don't you have the safari there anyway?

05-24-2010, 09:41 AM	#37
Chriswirth930 Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Fl Photos: Albums Posts: 56 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ira The Bronx Zoo is really on par with the San Diego Zoo. I've been to both. Plus, you're in Tampa--don't you have the safari there anyway? Sort of but I don't know if I would even call it that

05-24-2010, 09:49 AM	#38
Chriswirth930 Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Fl Photos: Albums Posts: 56 Original Poster	But now I'm looking forward to the Bronx zoo

05-24-2010, 10:43 AM	#41
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by NaClH2O Hi Chris! I don't know how tightly scripted your vacation is and what ages your kids are, but to my mind one of the most underrated "sights" in NYC is a walk across the Brooklyn bridge. The bridge is near the South Street Seaport too, a touristy but cool place to go.

05-24-2010, 11:05 AM	#42
Chriswirth930 Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Fl Photos: Albums Posts: 56 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ira The bridge is near the South Street Seaport too, a touristy but cool place to go. Yeah we were planning on going here too.

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05-24-2010, 11:23 AM	#43
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by Chriswirth930 Yeah we were planning on going here too. Don't eat a full meal there, unless you're starving. If you want to go to heaven without dying, try this place, not far at all by cab: El Faro As a matter of fact, don't eat for a week before you go.

05-24-2010, 11:25 AM	#44
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	If you're going to the Empire State Building, make sure you check out Macy's just down the street from it. Even if you're not shopping, it's cool to see because it's so large and historic.

05-24-2010, 11:37 AM	#45
LucyGoosey Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Photos: Albums Posts: 86	You might want to think about a good polarizing filter as well...like Hoya brand. NYC is surrounded by water and there are plenty of fountains, skyscraper reflections, and lakes as in Central Park. I actually use a light messenger bag, rather than those pro-looking camera bags. They make you stick out like as a tourist. And try not to stop in the middle of a crowded sidewalk.