Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/02/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]All, I think that while we are all concerned to see Tina and Tom come back in one piece I guess that they have probably had about enough of our advice ;-). I think that all we can do is wish them "God Speed" Peter On 03/02/2016 19:16, Tina Manley wrote: > I have 3 hijabs to wear and the guide is supposed to take me the first day > to buy a manteau - a coat that covers me from neck to below the knees. At > least I don't have to worry about taking nice clothes to wear. I'll be > covered up!! > > Tina > > On Wed, Feb 3, 2016 at 2:00 PM, Philippe Amard < > photo.philippe.amard at gmail.com> wrote: > >> #1 should be "wear a headscarf", also cover knees and shoulders >> #2 do not get that leica strap jammed in the headscarf else you'll make >> the >> cover of the next lug yearbook ;-) >> >> The rest should be fine :-) >> >> Amities >> Philippe >> >> >> 2016-02-03 19:29 GMT+01:00 Robert Adler <rgacpa at gmail.com>: >> >>> 1. Use black tape. >>> 2. Have Tom carry 1 camera and you carry another. 2 Tourists >>> 3. Don't go off alone PLEASE! Stay on the well beaten tourist path with a >>> guide if you can... >>> We love you!! Come back safely. >>> >>> On Wed, Feb 3, 2016 at 9:57 AM, Ted Grant <tedgrant at shaw.ca> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Tina, >>>> Sure looks like the CREW want to be sure you & Tom come home with all >>> your >>>> gear and images! >>>> We, most of us, know of your travel time abroad over the years and if >>>> anybody will be properly prepared it would be the two of you! >>>> My biggest concerns are not from the everyday folks, but from those >>>> controlling and running the country and their obvious relations to >> other >>>> countries and regimes ? :-( >>>> I suppose in reality, I can only offer you & Tom my most best wishes >> and >>>> safe return. >>>> Hopefully keeping life in the KISS mode everyday will? maybe? make life >>>> easier? >>>> cheers & safe travels. I'm already dying to hear how it all went! :-) >>>> ted :-) >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On >>> Behalf >>>> Of Larry Zeitlin via LUG >>>> Sent: February-03-16 9:08 AM >>>> To: lug at leica-users.org >>>> Subject: Re: [Leica] Touristy cameras >>>> >>>> Ted and Nathan are right on. A friend of mine is head of security at a >>>> major NYC airport and tells me that new Leicas are rarely carried by >>>> tourists. Especially a couple of them. They will assume that you are >>> either >>>> a photojournalist or intend to sell the cameras on the black market. If >>> you >>>> must carry a Leica choose an old beat up one, especially with the >>> vulcanite >>>> flaking off. And leave those very expensive lenses at home. Airport >>>> security personnel are not stupid and know the value of Leica and Zeiss >>>> optics. If you must carry a precision camera, choose a Canon, Nikon or >> an >>>> Olympus, preferably an older model. And whatever you do, don't carry >>>> anything which uploads a picture directly to wi-fi. Sorry, but that's >> the >>>> way it is. >>>> Larry Z >>>> + + + + >>>> Hi Tina, >>>> Nathan hit this right on the mark! >>>> Do not "Assume absolutely one iota of anything." >>>> >>>> One thing for sure, with a couple of cameras, certainly a couple not >>>> looking >>>> like tourist "selfie types you may get a little more attention than you >>>> expect?" Then again? NADA! >>>> Now remember my dear folks, we're not trying to spook you. Far from it, >>>> just >>>> hopefully assisting in a preparation thought process? Bottom line? >>>> We want you to come home and tell us all "IT WAS A PIECE OF CAKE!" >> That's >>>> it >>>> perfectly.Have a good one! >>>> Cheers, >>>> ted >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On >>> Behalf >>>> Of >>>> Nathan Wajsman >>>> Sent: February-02-16 2:03 PM >>>> To: Leica Users Group >>>> Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica MM >>>> >>>> I would not assume anything. Dictatorial regimes do not like >>>> photojournalists (or any kind of journalists), especially from abroad. >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> Nathan >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>> >>>> >>>> --- >>>> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. >>>> https://www.avast.com/antivirus >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Bob Adler >>> www.robertadlerphotography.com >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > -- =========================================================== Dr Peter Dzwig