I normally don't go anywhere unladen with camera gear, but on a recent trip to New York City I decided to leave my trusty Nikon Z6 II at home and take a pocket-sized compact camera in its place. So why would I go to a city that cries out to be photographed without my regular photo kit and caboodle?
I had three days in the city that never sleeps, and I wasn't planning on sleeping much either. I was going to be out and about from breakfast until eventually turning in in the early hours. I was going to be riding the subway, navigating the hustle and bustle of Times Square late at night, and taking plenty of refreshment breaks in bars.
