Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]1. I've heard a bit about cut-and-snatch thievery in Italy, but not in other parts of Europe, but I'm sure there are neighbourhoods in the safest of countries where such is possible, as well as running across thieves who are not citizens of that place either. It's always my contention that such thieves (unlike the type you find in the US who are armed with guns and one has about a 50:50 chance of being shot even if one complies with the criminal) will go after the easiest-looking target first, as example older or smaller individuals (women mostly) carrying purses with thin straps slung over one shoulder. A fairly healthy-looking male carrying a thick-strapped camera bag bandolero-style (across the body) is a harder target. I prefer a bag which has both belt and strap attachment. 2. The bag I will recommend is the Domke F5XB "Belt and Shoulder Bag". It is exactly what you describe. It also has a wide belt tunnel on the back in addition to a removable shoulder strap. Domke make a matching wide belt, or you can simply thread your trouser belt. It is just right sized for your equipment, well-padded, very discreet (doesn't look like a camera holdall) and has both a top zipper closure as well as a full flap with velcro closure. Best of all, you can buy it for less than USD$50. Regards, Nigel > It's been a few years since several frequent ventures to the >UK/Netherlands/Germany. During those visits I enjoyed the sights and >as a tourist took many street and museum photos. Now I am planning the >first of several return trips, now to Belgium, Germany, France and UK. >I'll be taking my M3, 50mm Summilux, 35mm Sumicron and a hand-held >meter (no flash). > >Two topics > >1) Many of the guide books I've read lately are warning about thieft >of equipment on the streets. That was certainly not the case five >years ago. Have things changed considerably? What do people in Europe >do to secure equipement if that is the case. > >2) I'm looking for a minimalist bag to carry the three (body w/lens, >lens, meter) items and I'm not having much luck. I'd like to keep the >thinkness down (width of bag between body and "crowd"). With easy top >loading to put the camera away after use. Unless I'm concentrating on >a particular theme for street photography, I don't want it bouncing >around my neck. I'm traveling with another person and they don't >appreciate my getting too absorbed in what's going on in every >doorway. cafe or street-corner. > >Any suggestions on either of these topics is greatly appreciated. > >Regards, > >Roger > > >-----== Sent via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==----- >http://www.dejanews.com/ Easy access to 50,000+ discussion forums > ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]