[Leica] Police interference with photographers

[mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)]

> I've never been questioned by a policeman in New York City when I used a
> Rollei 35 or a small digital P&S camera, even when taking pictures near the
> waterfront or the UN. If the police tried to question every tourist using a
> camera in the Big Apple they would have no time for eating doughnuts. On 
> the
> other hand I have been stopped by an overzealous cop when using a SLR with 
> a
> zoom lens. The only place that you can carry a "professional" camera with
> impunity is in the Gramercy Park photo district. This is the area between
> 14th and 23rd streets, extending west from Lexington Ave. to Seventh Ave.
> Most of the pro studios and labs are in this area. You can walk down the
> street with two Leicas hanging from your neck and a Hassleblad over your
> shoulder without anyone thinking you had ripped off a a photo store.
> 
> Larry Z
> 


There are hundreds of people in the times square area in NY maybe into the
thousands all taking pictures simultaneously. Right this very second.
The way to stand out is to NOT take pictures.
No easier place to take pictures.
Using a tripod or a Hasselblad might do it though.
Or  Rolleiflex.


Mark William Rabiner