Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/04

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Need information for trip to New Orleans
From: Bill Satterfield <cwsat@istate.net>
Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2000 16:00:51 -0600
References: <56.43e5f83.275d502c@aol.com>

Prepare for cultural shock in the french quarter, a street shooters delight. Stay
in the main area of the quarter at night. Plenty of cops around.You will be
arrested if you go to the bathroom in a public area. Black and white is my
choice.

DavidS8451@aol.com wrote:

> Hello all,
> I'm planning to be in New Orleans from Dec. 16th-21st, and using my Leicas is
> high on my list of priorities.  I'll be taking at least 2 camera bodies with
> me, either both M's or an M and an R.  I plan to shoot both B&W and color
> slides.  My questions are:
>
> 1)  Can anyone recommend a pro lab to process my Provia F E-6?  I'd like to
> do that to avoid travelling through airport scanners.
>
> 2)  I've recently started to develop my own B&W film at home.  Do I run a
> risk taking exposed Tri-X (pushed 1 stop), and 100 speed Agfapan through
> airport scanners?
>
> 3)  Any recommendations for what to be sure to see and photograph in New
> Orleans?  I'd like to spend time walking around safely with all my gear.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Dave Schaller
> Newton, MA

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