jdm Loc: Cape Cod

I'm heading to Manhattan next week for a few days and am considering touring Adorama and/or B&H. I'm hoping that you awesome Hogs that have done so can weigh in on which one or both. I shoot still images ... no video at this time. I'm also interested in learning about studio lighting. Also, back in the day, Chelsea was the photographer's neighborhood. Is that still the case? Are there other places I should consider to hit the photography enclaves? Thanks so much for your advice! JDM

Camlane Loc: North Carolina

Be sure to check their schedule. They are closed many days this month for Jewish holidays.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

If you go to the Times Square area, you'll find lots of little electronics stores that are "Going Out of Business." Probably good to avoid them.

When you go to B&H, tell them you're a UHH member, and that Herschel often comments. It's always good to have a name to throw around. I think one of our members told us that someone gave them a tour of the place.

jdm Loc: Cape Cod

Thanks, Jerry! You always have such great advice!

rmm0605 Loc: Atlanta GA

I definitely recommend B&H. They are a full city block of a store! Don't bring your check book or credit cards or you might "go wild."

jdm Loc: Cape Cod

Thanks, MM. I've heard that it is "dangerous."

Jbat Loc: Charleston, SC

I would make sure to catch B&H which I find more interesting than Adorama. And additionally, the High Line is within walking distance of B&H and it is a place you might want to shoot.

elee950021 Loc: New York, NY

Your best bet is B&H Photo at 34th Street and Ninth Avenue, a "ToysRUs" store for photographers. You can peruse and handle the equipment and accessories in their many displays in the various departments. Yes, the store will be closed for their Yom Kippur holiday, October 17-25. Their "Event Space": https://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/EventSpace.jsp is holding a free portrait lighting workshop on October 31st. Check out their site for ongoing classes and events. After playing at B&H, you'll be several blocks away from the Javits Convention Center and
the entrance to the northern end of the Highline. You can walk down to the West Village or exit at any of the major cross streets, 23rd, 14th or the beginning at 12th Street in the "Meat Market."

The "Photo District" was along 5th Avenue between 23rd Street where the Flatiron building sits down to 14th Street in the 70's, 80's and early 90's. Along this avenue, over 200 photo related businesses thrived: photolabs (over 100 Ektachrome processing labs alone!); many photo stores (B&H used to be on 17th Street and 6th Avenue, Adorama is still on 18th St.); equipment and lighting rentals; studio rentals; art, portfolio and studio suppliers; retouchers and other support companies. My custom photolab and darkroom rental business was on 17th Street and Fifth Avenue for over 25 years until we sold the 5000 square feet space in 2008 to residential buyers. The area is now mixed business, residential and shopping with many restaurants, etc and photographers have been priced out of the area.

PDN Magazine is one of the few legacies to this era. Its name is the first initial of Photo District News and began it publication on 20th Street!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I was going to suggest just the opposite - several healthy credit cards.

jdm Loc: Cape Cod

Camlane, you are so right. Just figures ... but thanks so much for the Heads Up!

jdm Loc: Cape Cod

Thanks so much! Turns out the stores are closed for Jewish Holidays, so I'll definitely hit the High Line instead!

jdm Loc: Cape Cod

Elee, rich information! Thank you so much. I still may prowl around the old 'hood.

Grnway Loc: Manchester, NH

Been to the B&H store. Suffered sensory overload! Had to leave sooner than I wanted to, but had other things to do......

par4fore Loc: Bay Shore N.Y.

Yes, go to B+H don't bother with any others and for sure go to the High Line since you are already over there. You can walk all the way to the Chelsea Market on the High Line and have lunch.

http://www.thehighline.org/visit

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/new-yorks-high-line-why-the-floating-promenade-is-so-popular/2014/11/30/6f3e30cc-5e20-11e4-8b9e-2ccdac31a031_story.html

https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+High+Line/@40.7479925,-74.0047649,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x583f615c850a3c91!8m2!3d40.7479925!4d-74.0047649

MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay

I'm jealous............have fun!