photophile Posted February 14, 2010 Share #1 Posted February 14, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) My wife is going on a trip to Cuba with a charity/mission group. Can someone advise about the following: electric service to charge camera bat. ( yes she is borrowing M8) and phone battery? Voltage / reliability? Is it reasonable to bring a laptop ( which will stay in hotel room) and is there internet service? Cell phone service and access. Any photo restrictions or recommendations? General safety? Any other tips appreciated. Thanks. Coos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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photophile Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share #2 Posted February 15, 2010 No comments yet...any advice? Thanks. Coos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest s.m.e.p. Posted February 15, 2010 Share #3 Posted February 15, 2010 I was on Cuba three times. They have electricity there, but sometimes there is a breakdown. For Cuba it´s a classical camera with film what fits best. LFI Gallery - Cuba 2004 LFI Gallery - Cuba 2006 6x6 VIEWspotlight - Januar 2010 - Stefan M. Prager Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted February 15, 2010 Share #4 Posted February 15, 2010 There was a thread about visiting Cuba not so long ago, try the search function. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogotemmeli Posted February 16, 2010 Share #5 Posted February 16, 2010 If I remember correctly, the Cubans have US type electric sockets. They do have Internet in Cuba but you will be lucky if you can find an access point and it will be even harder for you to connect your laptop - I guess it depends on the hotel or who you are staying with. Even then the connection will probably be old style dial-up. They do have cell phones, the problem would be if the US government allows US networks to sign agreements with the Cuban networks. What do you think? Regarding restrictions, I believe it is actually worse in London. That said you just have to be sensible and refrain from taking photos of military installations and the like. Otherwise Cuba is a photographers paradise. As for safety - and I can only refer to my experience of Habana - beyond the tourist areas you should be vigilant. My tip would be - only buy Cohibas from legitimate shops or a cigar factory. And take Euros in preference to Dollars. Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 16, 2010 Share #6 Posted February 16, 2010 http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/109578-lenses-cuba-trip.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
photophile Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted February 16, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thank you all for your helpful suggestions! I will continue to explore for her - it should be a fascinating trip. I am envious! ( women's only mission - I tried to no avail). Best. Coos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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