mustafasoleiman Posted June 4, 2011 Share #81 Posted June 4, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) It is almost impossible to go anywhere in the world and don't find something to photograph. I think Milan is one of the most photogenic places I have seen. You can check this for some samples and hopefully some inspiration... milan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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!Nomad64 Posted June 4, 2011 Share #82 Posted June 4, 2011 Bob, may I wholeheartedly thank you for your words? I happen to be italian and to deeply love my country in spite of its countless issues. Oh, and I wish you a pleasant time here. Cheers, Bruno Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecar Posted June 4, 2011 Share #83 Posted June 4, 2011 Just got back from 3 days spent in... Milan, of all cities. There were hundreds of tourists, some with huge DSLRs and mega-zoom lenses. My M9 was barely looked at, except on a couple of occasions the day I decided to use the Perar. The tiny lens generated some curious glances - that's all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetoness Posted June 4, 2011 Share #84 Posted June 4, 2011 We are presently traveling from the US to Italy, starting in Rome, then off to Capri, Positano, Ravello, then off to Florence, then biking through Tuscany and finishing off in Venice. I have died and gone to heaven. Italy is wonderful and the Italian people hold a special place in my heart. I have already filled up a 16gb sd card and my vacation has barely begun. Take your M9, enjoy Italy to the fullest but most of all stop and appreciate how wonderful the people are. Paranoia has no place in this beautiful land. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lykaman Posted June 4, 2011 Share #85 Posted June 4, 2011 If In Doubt, take a DL4 or 5...A vacation is only as good as you make it, relax, enjoy the city:- take a P&S... On my recent Euro trip (April 2011) I just used my X1, DL4 was in the bag as a backup.. I was very vigilant for the first few days, then I thought, go for the pictures & enjoy.. As already stated, take the usual travel precautions, don’t flash your camera around & stay out of dark corners & side streets...I usually after taking say 20 or 30 images go into a coffee shop & review them rather than reviewing in the street...I can always go back and retake if needed...enjoy your vacation........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecaton Posted June 4, 2011 Share #86 Posted June 4, 2011 Thinking about it, I don't remember European residents asking whether NYC, Chicago, LA, Miami etc........ were safe to take a M camera to;) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanhulsenbeek Posted June 5, 2011 Share #87 Posted June 5, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) That is because Europeans live in the Free World Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mby Posted June 5, 2011 Share #88 Posted June 5, 2011 (...) formerly known as Venice of the East (...) It's in good company... ;-) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_places_called_Venice_of_the_East Love the city! Best, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjheimann Posted June 5, 2011 Share #89 Posted June 5, 2011 No prob with the m9. Join your wife to the via montenapoleone and you will loose much more than a stupid camera. A guest of us spent there 28000$ in 50 minutes, Greets, Franz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted June 6, 2011 Share #90 Posted June 6, 2011 To answer the question directly: absolutely not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Fluff Posted June 6, 2011 Share #91 Posted June 6, 2011 I live in Brixton and regularly go walk around with 2 M9's. what is wrong with you people. maybe we should all stay locked in our houses taking pictures of the cat The other poster mentioned Neasden, near where I live, which I've always found quite safe. Conversely a close friend of mine left Brixton after the second occasion on which he was mugged, at knifepoint, for his phone and wallet - both occasions being on or near the high st, and during daylight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Fluff Posted June 6, 2011 Share #92 Posted June 6, 2011 I just took a tour to Greece with my M9. The agency wanted about $400 each from my wife and I to insure the trip. You need to shop around a little! We've never paid more than £100/yr for worldwide travel insurance, and in fact my wife now gets cover for both of us free by virtue of paying a small amount for a 'Gold' bank account. Even my pro cover, gear and third party, costs less than you $400, and that's yearly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Muller Posted June 6, 2011 Share #93 Posted June 6, 2011 I was in Milan for three days last year and when the taxi dropped us off near Moska (Moscow) tube station he said that we should be ok as we were in the safer part of town..... That said, I carried lots of gear with me constantly over the three days and never felt unsafe or threatened in any way. That has been my experience in all European cities that I have visited. The only time I felt uneasy was when I was in Boston many years ago and my mate told me not to cross a certain street as it was deemed unsafe. I saw a couple of characters and did feel uneasy but nothing happened. I have been mugged twice at knife point in South Africa, my home country, but that was in the 'bad' part of town. Because of these two experiences I am a bit hyper when it comes to my personal safety.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick De Marco Posted June 6, 2011 Share #94 Posted June 6, 2011 As someone who regularly takes my M8 to Naples, and have been round Manila with it, I wouldn't worry at all about Milan (apart from the fact I'd feel less likely to get good photos there) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted June 6, 2011 Share #95 Posted June 6, 2011 What is safe? Is such a thing possible.... anywhere....with a M-9 or not? Do drug needing muggers really know what a Leica is, or are they totally opportunistic for anything? Therefore, to the question I answer: absolutely not. There is no such thing as safe anywhere I know of. Stay safe folks. Yup! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
germanlaws Posted June 6, 2011 Share #96 Posted June 6, 2011 Never got any Problems with the M8 in any City I visited, nor in Milano. Take the M with an Y-strap to the site of your Body, maybe under your jacket an take any Photo you like. Milano is worth your photos! Lg Dieter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
myshkine Posted June 6, 2011 Share #97 Posted June 6, 2011 Thinking about it, I don't remember European residents asking whether NYC, Chicago, LA, Miami etc........ were safe to take a M camera to;) Well said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washington Posted June 7, 2011 Share #98 Posted June 7, 2011 Indeed, it is dead on. America is a paranoid place now. Thanks, George & Dick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmldds Posted June 7, 2011 Share #99 Posted June 7, 2011 "Don't worry, be happy..." You bought the camera for enjoyment. Enjoy it! The more you "make" it appear expensive, the more a victim you appear. Relax. If you are worried, get some insurance. If you don't feel safe with your camera in a certain part of town, do not go there unless you don' t have a choice. In that case, bring a Colt .45, not a Leica:)! Tri:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiralx Posted June 7, 2011 Share #100 Posted June 7, 2011 We are presently traveling from the US to Italy, starting in Rome, then off to Capri, Positano, Ravello, then off to Florence, then biking through Tuscany and finishing off in Venice. I have died and gone to heaven. Italy is wonderful and the Italian people hold a special place in my heart. I have already filled up a 16gb sd card and my vacation has barely begun. Take your M9, enjoy Italy to the fullest but most of all stop and appreciate how wonderful the people are. Paranoia has no place in this beautiful land. I am envious as it has been a couple of years since I was on the Neopolitan coast. In Ravello I recommend the Hotel Parsifal. Make sure you arrive in Positano by boat... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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