Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/08/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Joseph... you are 100% correct. The black tape crap, and red dot crap, to deter theft, is just that. Crap. Thanks for stating it concisely, Jim At 02:17 PM 8/24/98 -0700, you wrote: >As Popeye used to say "I can't stands no more". > >The black-tape-to-guard-the-Leica treatment has to be one of the more >asinine suggestions I have encountered on the LUG. >If a thief wants to steal a camera he won't give a damn if it is a Leica, a >Yashica or a Shakahachi. >In New York City the thief does not use a loupe to ascertain that the ring >is gold before cutting off your finger to get it. > >To think that black tape will discourage a thief is indeed naive. >To think that black tape makes the camera less conspicuous is lulling >oneself into false security. > >An individual in a foreign country is very obvious for the way one dresses, >the way one walks, and the way one looks at everything and everybody. >Americans are especially conspicuous because they can't keep their mouth >shut. > >Just be alert, do not flaunt your possessions (or nationality) and enjoy the >trip. > >Joseph Codispoti