Re: [Leica] Stolen Leicas--How do you prevent that from happening?

[Henry Ambrose <henryambrose@home.com>]

>Ever since, I have been very very very careful.  I make it a point not
>letting anyone see me stow my gear and I take along the least equipment that
>I need for a given job.  You just have to be vigilant about your
>surroundings to prevent these kinds of things happen.
>
>gck

A VERY good point!
>I take along the least equipment that I need for a given job.
Do you really need to carry 2-3 bodies and 6 lenses if you're on 
vacation? How about a camera and an extra lens instead? Or only one 
camera and lens?

If you're working (or your vacation is primarily about making photos) 
then certainly take all the gear you need for the job. Otherwise, why 
bear the burden of all that stuff?

On jobs when I have an assistant I have them haul the gear - thats part 
of their job. I try to carry only what I'm using and NOTHING else. I 
don't want to be distracted by anything, especially a gear bag and 
worrying "if I set it down will it still be there?"

Ask yourself if all that stuff you're carrying is helping you make 
pictures!!
I suspect that often its NOT HELPING but HINDERING your photography.

I rather be SEEING WELL while carrying one camera than have a load of 
gear getting in my way.

Henry