richardHaw
junk scavenger
i never tape logos and i sometimes find it pretentious like the thread starter...
BUT
growing up in the ghettos and having criminals as childhood friends. taping is a wise thing to do if you dont want to attract criminals. crims dont know much about cameras and models usually but they do know about brands and logos.
on the other hand, any desperate scum will steal your gear regardless of brand.
having said that, it will depend on the area youre shooting in. people in some places just walk by but people in some places will give comments about your camera which is unwelcome in most cases and may lead to theft in worst cases or unwanted chitchat or attention at best.
will i tape my camera? maybe, but not at this moment.
BUT
growing up in the ghettos and having criminals as childhood friends. taping is a wise thing to do if you dont want to attract criminals. crims dont know much about cameras and models usually but they do know about brands and logos.
on the other hand, any desperate scum will steal your gear regardless of brand.
having said that, it will depend on the area youre shooting in. people in some places just walk by but people in some places will give comments about your camera which is unwelcome in most cases and may lead to theft in worst cases or unwanted chitchat or attention at best.
will i tape my camera? maybe, but not at this moment.
David Hughes
David Hughes
Talking of tea leaves half inching cameras*; you often see them on ebay with only a strap and lens cap but seldom any instructions. I guess a lot were like that when stolen, otherwise where's the instructions and why the half used film or media card in it?
Regards, David
*(Cultural Note) that is pure Cockney...
Regards, David
*(Cultural Note) that is pure Cockney...
Axel
singleshooter
There was a time where "clean" serialnumbers of Leicas were rare subjects.
So I taped mine on the M6 because I did not want to find it anywhere in the web as an argument in a sellers description.
Indeed reasons for taping can be very different.
So I taped mine on the M6 because I did not want to find it anywhere in the web as an argument in a sellers description.
Indeed reasons for taping can be very different.
Mark A. Fisher
Well-known
In times past I shot a LOT of Holgas, Dianas, Pringles cans, anything that could possibly hold film and occasionally make an image.
Tape ‘em? You betcha!! It wasn't an issue of logo. I was just keeping (most) light leaks at bay, and the things from falling apart in my hands...
Tape ‘em? You betcha!! It wasn't an issue of logo. I was just keeping (most) light leaks at bay, and the things from falling apart in my hands...
css9450
Veteran
Indeed! My Zorki became a model citizen and excellent shooter once I started taping all around the joints where the camera back and body meet.
jawarden
Well-known
I'm not sure what this means. Are you saying you taped over your serial number so a thief couldn't look over your shoulder and make note of it for an eBay description? Wouldn't the serial number be easy for the purchaser to check? Or is this about sharing pictures of your camera online?
MrFujicaman
Well-known
Only thing I tape is under the strap lugs to protect the finish.
Huss
Veteran
I always tape my cameras. But not for stealth or security - I don't believe for one moment blacking out the logo makes you invisible, or that thieves are so discerning as to turn down an opportunity to nick any camera...
However, I refuse to be a walking billboard and provide free advertising! I generally remove logos I consider too prominent from anything I own.
My Sony A7R II:
If I saw that being carried around, I would so want to steal that prototype Sony limited Skull Island edition.
Axel
singleshooter
Both. But the process of decision was short. Maybe? Tape it.
RichC
Well-known
Damn - I'm going to have to be so furtive now you've let the cat out of the back...!
Lewis Francis
Member
Huh, really? What law(s) would allow brands to charge royalties for film/photo uses?
tunalegs
Pretended Artist
It can be argued to be a trademark issue. Kind of like how Union Pacific makes companies pay them a royalty if they produced a model train with "Union Pacific" printed on it.
More likely it has to do with studios not wanting to give out free advertising if they can help it, and rules about product placement in media.
David Hughes
David Hughes
One or two advantages to untaped logos come to mind; firstly chatting with other film users and the networking that it leads to like where to buy film and labs that are still open etc. Then there's the free old film cameras people give you. And lastly, you learn how to pronounce "Leica" in other countries; I never realised it sounded like "Leaker" until a while ago...
Regards, David
Regards, David
konicaman
konicaman
Talking bags/cases a bit of camouflage is not that bad. A good friend of mine for many years drove around with his camera bags fully visible in his car with no trouble at all. They consisted of 2 wooden suitcases spraypainted (military style) with the words Decoration materials I and II. In one of the cases he kept his Hasselblads and in the other 3-4 M houses and a handful of lenses. Nobody took a second look at those cases
Don't think he ever taped over the logos though...
Out to Lunch
Ventor
Leaker? In which country would that be -I'd like to know so I can make sure I'll never go there.
css9450
Veteran
I'm not sure its a pronunciation issue at all... Could be just a disgruntled photographer fed up with light leaks!
back alley
IMAGES
i have heard it pronounced leeka before.
Out to Lunch
Ventor
Perhaps the 'ei' combination is uncommon...then again, the whole world knows how to order a Heineken.
dourbalistar
Buy more film
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
So is it pronounced "lay-kah" in Hawaii?
Phil Forrest
Phil Forrest