Would you travel to Italy with the M9?

[venchka]

Tina Manley visited Italy recently. Two weeks I think. She took an M9 and an M Monochrome. She and the gear survived.
Definitely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hasselblad SWC & M9.
Bon voyage!

Wayne

 

[raid]

Yes, I would. You bought it to use it right>?

This is what I also was thinking. I do not have a separate personal articles insurance though.

 

[raid]

Raid, when I go on vacation with family, I'd bring my P&S (D-Lux 4) which gives me enough control for most situations. Before digital, I'd bring the Contax T. My goal is to enjoy time with the family and not have to lug around too much gear. As to your question, I'd feel comfortable bringing an expensive camera (M9 or SWC), but I'd limit the lenses to a wide and a medium tele. Bear in mind that you'll be doing a lot of walking, and it's no fun when you become mule pack #1.

What you are saying is true to a degree. It was like hauling a heavy load when I used SLR syste,s with large and heavy lenses. Now, I use lighter equipment.

 

[traveler_101]

The M-9 is relatively inconspicuous and you will not have problems; on the other hand, if you bring the Hasselblad everyone will stare--including the thieves--wondering what that weird looking contraption is.

 

[raid]

What has been said above by several people is reasonable, and I will maybe trim things down. Maybe I can use a less valuable MF camera, such as a well used Rolleiflex TLR (cost=$300) in place of the SWC, and use the M9. My travel camera bags are filled with patched holes and they do not look like camera bags. I will look into getting insurance. The homeowner insurance may or may not cover travel related losses. It is vague sometimes.

When traveling to some exotic places, it makes sense to use the best you have.

 

[raid]

I wrote the posting before the last posting!
The SWC looks strange.

 

[Lss]

Would you take along an expensive camera like the M9

Of course. It is the ideal travel camera.

 

[FA Limited]

the only reason i wouldn't bring a camera on a trip is weight.
the regret of going on a once in a lifetime trip and not having the best equipment to take pictures is not worth it.

 

[Godfrey]

Would you take along an expensive camera like the M9 or would you play it safe and leave it behind when traveling overseas? I have many other options.

Of course, a more important issue may be the choice between digital cameras (M8 and M9) versus film cameras (M3 and M6).

I am tempted to take along the Hasselblad SWC for the film camera, and take along the M9 for the digital.

Of course. I bought the M9 to use it.

 

[venchka]

Not as strange as the Mamiya C220 that I carried around Europe for several months. Take the SWC. Use it where it thrives. Indoors. Crowded markets. Anyplace where you can't sneaker zoom. Landscapes would be nice too.

Wayne

 

[roboflick]

I took mine everywhere in paris and it wasn't noticed at all. Just get insurance and dont worry about it, you will get beautiful pictures with medium format level of detail. Just tape up the red dot and m9, you will feel better 😉

Nik

 

[raid]

Nik,
Do you have suggestions for travel insurance?

 

[raid]

Not as strange as the Mamiya C220 that I carried around Europe for several months. Take the SWC. Use it where it thrives. Indoors. Crowded markets. Anyplace where you can't sneaker zoom. Landscapes would be nice too.

Wayne

I will look for insurance. Then I can think of taking with me the SWC and the M9. It would be a great combo.

 

[Roger Hicks]

Travel insurance is normally worthless, with tiny maxima. Annual insurance is usually a much better bet. Insure (a) everything at home and (b) up to $???? for what will be out of the house at any one time.

Cheers,

R.

 

[raid]

Roger,
I need to check with the insurance company about it.

 

[NeeZee]

considering the number of threads like this one lately it must be a real burden to own an M9...

 

[raid]

It would be less headache to use the M6 with film.
But then I need film and film developing and then scanning .....

 

[NeeZee]

seriously, if you like the camera, then take it with you. there's always the possibility of getting your camera stolen, be it in italy or from the shelf in your living room.

i find it interesting to see that (southern) europe has such a bad reputation regarding crimes like this in the u.s. whereas most europeans would often think the same about places like LA, Miami or many other big cities.

 

[Nescio]

You're not a pro (I think) so a "floater" on your home policy should be fine. Ask your agent about "replacement value" rather than the actual value of the camera. Tell him/her about all of your travel and the precautions you take to keep the items safe. Read your policy as even many pro camera policies won't protect you if taking photos during a "political demonstration" or similar circumstances of unrest.

Have fun, take lots of pictures.

That's really something to take into consideration these days...

 

[raid]

I used to have a replacement value articles insurance by State Farm in a former house many years ago. They made me take all equipment to a camera repairman to get estimates fo the replacement values. I had to keep on making changes in the policy each 3 months or so whenever I changed (buy/sell) lenses and cameras, so in the end I stopped having that insurance policy. GAS is to blame!