[Leica] Planning a trip (with Leicas)

[photo.forrest at earthlink.net (Phil Forrest)]

So my M4 will be my backup. It's my favorite one anyways.

Phil Forrest


On Wed, 9 Feb 2011 17:55:17 -0800
Richard Man <richard at imagecraft.com> wrote:

> I haven't heard anyone with a problem, but my advice is to take an M6
> as a backup, rather than the M8.
> 
> Face it, if you have both the M8 and m9 and they are both working,
> you will probably use the M9, and if the M9 goes dead, the similar
> conditions may affect the 8 the same way, so an M6 is a better back
> up, IMHO
> 
> On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 5:45 PM, Phil Forrest
> <photo.forrest at earthlink.net>wrote:
> 
> > I'm planning a multi-month trip to SE Asia after I graduate when the
> > fall semester ends. I'm hoping to take at least my M9 and
> > preferably my M8 as well. I'm thinking that most of the trip will
> > be spent in Vietnam and Cambodia.
> > Aside from the usual issues of traveling with regard to security of
> > gear and whatnot, are there any things I should be aware of as a
> > tourist with a camera? Specific laws or regulations come to mind. I
> > can't really find any information about this and most folks say
> > I'll be fine.
> > I'd love to hear from the LUG'ers who've traveled there and have
> > any experience and advice they could pass on from the point of view
> > of a photographer.
> >
> > Thanks all,
> > Phil Forrest
> >
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