SolaresLarrave
My M5s need red dots!
In my trips I've noticed that the current universal dresscode is jeans and T-shirts. And I always pack both when traveling anywhere.
Once that's done, just concentrate in having fun. If you expect another incident, it'll happen: it's a phenomenon called "the self-fulfilling prophecy" and you don't want to become one more statistic on it.
Again... the OP seems to have disappeared anyway.
Once that's done, just concentrate in having fun. If you expect another incident, it'll happen: it's a phenomenon called "the self-fulfilling prophecy" and you don't want to become one more statistic on it.
Again... the OP seems to have disappeared anyway.
ChipNovaMac
Established
In my trips I've noticed that the current universal dresscode is jeans and T-shirts. And I always pack both when traveling anywhere.
Once that's done, just concentrate in having fun. If you expect another incident, it'll happen: it's a phenomenon called "the self-fulfilling prophecy" and you don't want to become one more statistic on it.
Again... the OP seems to have disappeared anyway.
Not sure where you have traveled; but in my few trips - jeans and t-shirts did not mesh, in particular in parts of Europe. But to be honest it may be more a generational issue.
Digital Dude
Newbie
That sounds great and I like the idea of the yapping little device mentioned by Roger. Anyway, I picked up a fifteen-dollar gay looking' sissy camera bag from Wal-Mart while I’ve been waiting for my custom b-laïka to arrive from France. The nice bag is made of basic black canvas with leather trim, although I suppose it could be inviting to Mother-F…Thieves. However, in the end, a thief is a thief so it won’t make much difference whether it looks like a Susie-Homemaker or Cartier diamond.
BTW: I travel internationally and in particular to Germany, France and Italy. In recent years, there are more and more criminals flowing in from Albania and other places. They freely rob people on the streets & shops and the Italian government in particular, is quite overwhelmed. I always cross the strap over my neck and shoulder. If I can get by with one or two lenses, then I tuck the second lens in my pocket and leave the bag secured elsewhere. In this perspective, the Leica gear footprint makes for a smaller visual target and is markedly less noticeable and easier to cradle next to your body.
The key here has more to do with common sense prevention. One: property specific insurance; Two: streetwise behavior; Three: use a securing strap of some fashion. Sidebar: As a former soldier, I use to wear those funky baggie style battle clothes with cargo pockets on the legs. The civilian versions are quite nice and when pressed, you can get by with a pair while dawning a casual Armani jacket. The cargo pocket works great for my second lens or two.
Regards,
BTW: I travel internationally and in particular to Germany, France and Italy. In recent years, there are more and more criminals flowing in from Albania and other places. They freely rob people on the streets & shops and the Italian government in particular, is quite overwhelmed. I always cross the strap over my neck and shoulder. If I can get by with one or two lenses, then I tuck the second lens in my pocket and leave the bag secured elsewhere. In this perspective, the Leica gear footprint makes for a smaller visual target and is markedly less noticeable and easier to cradle next to your body.
The key here has more to do with common sense prevention. One: property specific insurance; Two: streetwise behavior; Three: use a securing strap of some fashion. Sidebar: As a former soldier, I use to wear those funky baggie style battle clothes with cargo pockets on the legs. The civilian versions are quite nice and when pressed, you can get by with a pair while dawning a casual Armani jacket. The cargo pocket works great for my second lens or two.
Regards,
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