Cookie223 Loc: New Jersey

59 years ago were considered the “good ole years”, and things were much different then than they are today. Yes, crime did exist back then, but no where near what it’s like today.

texex Loc: San Antonio, TX

I was in Mexico a couple of years ago with a tour group from church. I brought my Nikon D40 with the 18-55mm kit lens and an old Canon S90 p&s. I might recommend your Sony and a Nikon D3200 wi/kit as it is inexpensive and fairly functional. I also used an inconspicuous thermal bag as a camera bag which actually worked great! Buena suerte y vaya con Dios!

muysabio Loc: Mexico DF

Is it time to upgrade to NikonD850 or Fuji (or Sony) mirrorless? Any tips re camera safety in Mexico?
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You shouldn't be no overly concerned. Just follow the same precautions that you'd take walking around with camera equipment. I have had no problems.

One thing that you should be aware of if you are flying out of Mexico City. Going through security you will have to take your camera and lens out of your bag if you plan to carry them on board. I understand that there is also enhanced security procedures for flights to the U.S. making the check-in take even longer.

muysabio Loc: Mexico DF

Give me a break.
This gives an erroneous vision of the country.

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

I offer this advice to anyone that travels which is not to use the camera strap that advertises the type of camera you are carrying. Thieves know the value and ease of sell of items that they keep their eye out for be it expensive hand bags, watches, phones and in our case cameras.

My second recommendation is to use a "thief resistant" carry strap. These usually have a thin flexible cable running through them so a bad-guy can not run up behind you with a knife and cut your strap and run off with your camera.

Enjoy you travels and think defensively.

AntonioReyna Loc: Los Angeles, California

First of all, Mexico City is an amazing, wonderful city where you can take many amazing pictures. I have been there many times and I would recommend that you take a smaller camera/lens combo. The last time I went, a couple of years ago, I took a Sony Nex-6 with the very small 16-50 kit lens and got wonderful pictures. You don't want a point and shoot camera because Mexico City is worth higher quality images. I would recommend one of the smaller Sony bodies or Fuji. Rangefinder styles are less conspicuous. You will want to hit the historic district including government palace with the Diego Rivera murals, the Palacio de Bellas Artes (which has amazing Diego Rivera and Siquieros murals) the Zocalo, the big cathedral, Chapultepec Park, the pyramids at Teotehuacan (the large pyramid of the Sun has a great mass than any of the Egyptian pyramids although not as high), the Frida Kahlo "Casa Azul" in the southern part of the City, Coyoacan, and the amazing Museum of Anthropoloty. My kids loved the Museum of Torture which shows what the human mind can devise in advocating religion. For an ambiance that is very hard to beat, have lunch at the Casa de Azuelejos (House of Tiles) in the historic district. It is a Sanborns Restaurant, which is a chain but this one is unique. Again, a very famous mural on the wall in a gorgeous setting, with chamber music often playing while you eat great and reasonably priced food. I have never had any problem in Mexico City but, like any large city, you have to be careful.
One time, I had a large Canon SLR and was shooting an old train on the border in Sonora and this young man came up to me and warned me about walking around with that camera. I was with my large, robust son and finished my shooting. So, go small and enjoy the trip. I would greatly recommend hooking up with a good tour guide with a vehicle through your hotel. Can't beat it and they know the best spots in an wonderful city.

jaycoffman Loc: San Diego

I side with the advice about being careful but go. I'm sure Mexicans get the same paranoid advice when they are going to visit NYC, LA or Chicago or any of a number of other large cities in the U.S. I know people who travel to Mexico City regularly and have no problems but do inform themselves as to where to go and not to go--same as U.S. cities or any big international city. Mexico City is a huge art and cultural city as well as having a vibrant and interesting population. Don't let the paranoids make you believe the U.S. fueled drug and violence wars are on every street corner because they are not and very few of us are good targets. Street crime is street crime everywhere.

As far as the wedding which is really what we should be talking about I'd advise taking a smaller camera with good low light ability--maybe a good mirrorless. I recently attended my niece's wedding and used my Nikon d7100. It did fine but was a bit cumbersome and I could have gotten the shots I wanted with a smaller less conspicuous camera. (This presupposes that there will be a professional photographer there to get the more formal and traditional shots--if not then go for the 850.)

ole sarg Loc: south florida

Bring the 4x5 with a big tripod!

AntonioReyna Loc: Los Angeles, California

Good comments on a great city. I am currently in Los Angeles and, here also, you have to think about when and where you go. Mexico City is a great experience waiting to happen.

ralfstinson Loc: SF Bay Area

To me, for most activities, you are a participant, or a photographer. Trying to do both will degrade the quality of both activities. You, the father of the bride, be a participant. OK - small camera for a few special moments, but be a full time participant in a special event for your daughter.

erickter Loc: Dallas,TX

Bullet proof vest. Crash helmet. AKA 47.

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

Better mirrorless choices out there...especially for someone that isn't tied to canon.

"Make no mistake, 4K on the M50 is a box-ticking exercise. It will disappoint a large number of Instagram and YouTube content creators who know the bare minimum about video because 4K will be virtually unusable for these people on the M50. It is a 2.56x crop, making a wide angle 18mm EOS M or EF-S lens a 46mm equivalent portrait lens in terms of field of view. YouTuber shooters often need to go wide for vlogging. They also need the absolute best in video AF technology, which Canon decided not to bother with in 4K on the M50. There is NO Dual Pixel AF in 4K mode, which isn’t clear from looking at the box specs in store. In fact in 4K the camera uses a dated contract detect based AF system. Dual Pixel AF is only available in the poor quality 1080p mode like the predecessors."

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I have been using various sony rx100 models for places I wasn't sure about (both in the US and abroad by the way) since they came out. They are great little simple looking cameras that i can keep in pockets or near me without attracting a lot of attention. I have also used ff Canons in the same cities where I thought I could be safe using them. In spite of many negative press stories, most places are not as bad as they are reported to be (though they can be--you need to use street smarts). I have used ff cameras in iffy areas of LA if I am with a group. I would use the rx 100, now V, if I wasn't with a group. I am careful about the going out in the early morning and late at night (which, are of course the best times for photography but can also make you vulnerable). All of this is to say, I think you could probably take a d850 with you for the wedding as long as you kept it locked in your safe in your room when you aren't there, then take your rx100 for other pictures while you are out and about there. I was in some pretty dangerous parts of Mexico last year with a Canon Sl1, as a step up from the rx100, but I bought it refurbished for a very low price, so I felt like I could carry around and chuck it if anyone wanted it. I used it all the time! It was fine and I got great pictures from it. In fact, I could have had my 5d mk iv and probably been fine, but you don't know. It sounds to me though like it would be safe enough to have a good camera at your daughter's wedding. I think that's what is important and that's why you may want to splurge on the D850. I have too much money in Canon gear right now, but I wouldn't mind having a wedding as an excuse to get a D850!!!! whatever you decide, I hope you enjoy this happy occasion.

kbatschke Loc: Chicagoland-west

I've made two Cancun (and several EU) trips with my Sony a6500 and the 16-50mm and 50-210mm kit lenses. With the 16-50mm installed, I can put the camera in a jacket pocket. Not much bigger than a point and shoot. I own a a7riii but much prefer to travel light and the a6500 is the ticket for me. There are many mirrorless choices out there. Pick the one that meets your needs and enjoy. You won't go wrong with Fuji, Olympus or Sony from what I've seen.

Regarding safety, be aware of your surroundings. Don't get in a VW Bug taxi. Never travel alone. Understand the neighborhoods you are in and never go to known problem areas. Other than the taxi advice, pretty much what I live by in any large city. Enjoy. I haven't spent a lot of time in Mexico DF but love the country and people.

ballsafire Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana

I would take a Sony camcorder (like a HDR-CX240) inexpensive and easy to shoot, small size (beer can) and you can buy a $25+ Micro memory card (about as big as your thumbnail) and capture most of the wedding in real time! That is what I would do. Have someone to guide you through the crowded areas and watch your step with your guide so that you don't trip. Put the camera in your pocket when not in use. As for photos you can get them from your family members after the wedding. Just practice using a camcorder - it is not hard to learn at all.