TheFlyingCamera
Well-known
I'm going to Mexico City at the end of May and I was wondering if there were any photo galleries or dealers in vintage photography worth checking out while I'm there?
On a separate note, how do folks feel when shooting there about personal safety and gear? Would my Rolleiflex make me more or less of a target than my Fuji X-T1? Or would the fact that I'm an obvious gringo be the single biggest factor and what kind of camera I'm toting would just be icing on the cake?
On a separate note, how do folks feel when shooting there about personal safety and gear? Would my Rolleiflex make me more or less of a target than my Fuji X-T1? Or would the fact that I'm an obvious gringo be the single biggest factor and what kind of camera I'm toting would just be icing on the cake?
wells46
Member
The only photography gallery I know of in Mexico City is:
http://patriciacondegaleria.com/PCG/Intro.html
Nice, friendly place in the Polanco neighborhood. Lots of museums and restaurants around there also.
I was there for several weeks, a few years back, and had no real problems while carrying my Leica. I was rarely alone and mainly in the more touristy areas. I was warned by some locals that I should hide my camera, but I did not have a bag so I had to carry it openly.
It's a beautiful city. I recommend a trip to the Frida Khalo Museum and a walk around the Coyoacan neighborhood, and the gondolas at Xochimilco.
Have fun.
http://patriciacondegaleria.com/PCG/Intro.html
Nice, friendly place in the Polanco neighborhood. Lots of museums and restaurants around there also.
I was there for several weeks, a few years back, and had no real problems while carrying my Leica. I was rarely alone and mainly in the more touristy areas. I was warned by some locals that I should hide my camera, but I did not have a bag so I had to carry it openly.
It's a beautiful city. I recommend a trip to the Frida Khalo Museum and a walk around the Coyoacan neighborhood, and the gondolas at Xochimilco.
Have fun.