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Hello ladies and gents!

I'm going to NYC (from Sweden) in November and of course I have a couple of burning questions:

1. What is the weather/temperature like in November in NYC?
2. Is there some store dealing with Leica's and accessories (B&H doesn't, or do they)? I'm looking for an attachable exposure meter (can be any brand as long as it's working, lice voigtlander VC II).
3. Do you have some not that touristy tips for me (I've been there one, but mainly did the usual tourist stuff) like 'secret' prohibition-time bars, cool shops, odd galleries...

Cheers,
Daniel
 
1) November, chilly, damp, and windy, bring a nice coat.
2) KurlandPhoto, for Leica Stuff
3) Take the subway to city hall, downtown, and walk across the Brooklyn Bridge,
Great photo op, and maybe be a bit touristy but still a nice few hours.
 
1. Pretty cold.

2. There are a lot of shops that sell Leica gear. I personally like the Photo Village; they generally have a good selection of used equipment in store, sell new Voigtlander equipment, and are the only place in the US (maybe the only place in the world outside of Japan) where you can buy Artisan and Artist bags and straps. But honestly, there are many good Leica specialty shops in New York. And of course there's Adorama and B&H.

3. One of the best reasons to be in New York is the food. Have a coal-oven baked pizza, some good noodles in Chinatown, and maybe some spicy chicken wings.
 
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boxerjim said:
1) November, chilly, damp, and windy, bring a nice coat.
2) KurlandPhoto, for Leica Stuff
3) Take the subway to city hall, downtown, and walk across the Brooklyn Bridge,
Great photo op, and maybe be a bit touristy but still a nice few hours.
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1) Ok, I'll bring a coat, or even better buy one there (cooler clothing in NYC than here).
2) Do they hold used stuff as well and not just the top of the line $1000 and up-stuff? I'm on a limited budget and am looking to make a deal (going to NYC and all).
3) Sort of like this:
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Last time I did a nice (alas long) stroll from the upper west side all the way down to the bridge. Marvellous sight indeed (however I wouldn't want to be caught there on a windy and cold November's day).

Thank you!
 
NYC is a gigantic photo op, just waiting for you and your camera. Try wandering aimlessly through neighborhoods with character, like Chinatown, Lower East Side, Chelsea, West Village, etc.
 
Good deals are hard to come by. The photo district is a pale resemblance of what it once was. More then 95% of the stores are gone. The best for used gear are Photo Village, Photo Habitat, Calumet, Lens and Repro, and the big guys - Adorama and B & H. Luckily, with the exception of B & H, which is a little further, they are all within walking distance of each other.
 
findwolfhard said:
Visit McSorleys Pub,- one of the best watering-holes worldwide!
Enjoy your trip!
best regards Wolfhard

http://www.mcsorleysnewyork.com/
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Well, this depends on your taste. If you don't like the smell of stale beer, if you don't like navigating amongst a crowd of drunk college students who might lose the contents of their stomach all over you, then avoid this place epsecially on weekends. Ok, ok, it's been years since I walked by this place, maybe it's cleaned up its act. But it used to be you could smell the stale beer from across the street.
 
Pablito said:
Well, this depends on your taste. If you don't like the smell of stale beer, if you don't like navigating amongst a crowd of drunk college students who might lose the contents of their stomach all over you, then avoid this place epsecially on weekends. Ok, ok, it's been years since I walked by this place, maybe it's cleaned up its act. But it used to be you could smell the stale beer from across the street.
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But that looked like a sophisticated place! Can studens afford hanging around places like that (they usually just want cheep and strong beer).
anyway, I'm still young and don't have much problems with an untidy pub (aren't they suposed to be just that?) 🙂
 
Rodluvan said:
I'm still young and don't have much problems with an untidy pub (aren't they suposed to be just that?) 🙂
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Personally, I prefer the untidy pubs of Bangkok and Phnom Penh.

btw, you might want to take the subway out to Brighton Beach and have a great meal at one of the Russian restaurants, see "the palce formerly known as Coney Island"..... Astro Land RIP
 
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Hi all!
I "found" Mc Sorleys while walking around the neighbourhood.
I sure was the only tourist there,- came back for the rest of my week in Manhattan, found it to be a very nice place, no drunks, nice folks of various age!
And the interior is incredible!
Well, but better walk the streets and take pictures!
Best regs Wolfhard
 
For bars, I would suggest DBA on 1st Avenue and 2nd Sreet. Tremendous selection of beer and whiskey. A great neighbor hood place as well. Also check out Zum Schneider on Avenue C and 7th Street. A small German beer hall. Stay away from McSorley's. Really not worth the wait to get in.

I lived in the East Village for 30 years. Unfortunately, it isn't what it used to be, but there are great places to eat and drink. Best area to get the most out of you dollar.
 
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findwolfhard said:
Hi all!
I "found" Mc Sorleys while walking around the neighbourhood.
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Someone beat me to it! Yes, you must go to McSorley's. And Washington Square Park near NYU. SoHo was always cool in the old days (25 years ago) and probably still is. Central Park never drew me, but the Empire State building, Radio City, Rockefellar plaza (will there be skating there in November? not sure) and 42nd street was a great place for streetlife, but I heard they cleaned it all up and made it pastuerized and homogenized now.

Have fun!
 
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