Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/01

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Subject: Re: [Leica] China visit
From: Stephen Kobrin <skobrin@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1998 11:51:06 -0700 (PDT)

Gerry,

I was in Beijing last in June and had no trouble pointing my camera at
whatever I wanted in the City or at any of the usual sites such as the
Forbidden Palace, etc. People did not seem to object to street shots. 
That being said, there are obvious places where you would not want to
take pictures such as military installations, bases, etc.  I did not
point my weapon at a policeman or soldier. I am not sure about some of
the official buildings. I think if you use judgment, there should be
few problems.  

I do not know if there are Leica outlets.  There certainly are any
number of used Chinese and Russian cameras available at all sorts of
"antique" shops. Be sure to bargain hard.

It is a wonderful and exciting city.  Have fun.

Steve

- ---Gwpics@aol.com wrote:
>
> I am visiting China (Beijing) in early November.   Does anyone have
any
> experience re restrictions or otherwise on photography or Leica
outlets etc.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Gerry
> 

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