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Going to Ireland - Safe to take the 20D?
This is somewhat off topic. I am going to Ireland in a few weeks, and had
planned on taking my 20D. A friend recently warned against taking the camera. He said that it would mark me as a tourist and also be a high priced item for stealing/mugging. Bummer. He was baing his expierences on trips to Europe and Russia. So, I ask the group if there are creative ways to take the camera but not have it so obvious, short of taping over all the labels.Or, is the thefts more the exception to the rule than the norm? Thanks in advance! |
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Robbie wrote:
This is somewhat off topic. I am going to Ireland in a few weeks, and had planned on taking my 20D. Thanks in advance! Take a SD10, then you're save from theft. |
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That is what I thought I had read somewhere.
Thanks! "Rox-off" wrote in message ... In article Q0jOe.3978$Vg7.3804@trnddc06, says... This is somewhat off topic. I am going to Ireland in a few weeks, and had planned on taking my 20D. A friend recently warned against taking the camera. He said that it would mark me as a tourist and also be a high priced item for stealing/mugging. Bummer. He was baing his expierences on trips to Europe and Russia. So, I ask the group if there are creative ways to take the camera but not have it so obvious, short of taping over all the labels.Or, is the thefts more the exception to the rule than the norm? Your friend is crazy. Ireland is a tourist-friendly place. -- Save Photography | Shoot some film today! Email: drop rods and insert surfaces |
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"Robbie" wrote in message
news:Q0jOe.3978$Vg7.3804@trnddc06... This is somewhat off topic. I am going to Ireland in a few weeks, and had planned on taking my 20D. A friend recently warned against taking the camera. He said that it would mark me as a tourist and also be a high priced item for stealing/mugging. Bummer. He was baing his expierences on trips to Europe and Russia. So, I ask the group if there are creative ways to take the camera but not have it so obvious, short of taping over all the labels.Or, is the thefts more the exception to the rule than the norm? Thanks in advance! I've never heard of Ireland being a dangerous place. Russia, sure I believe the warnings regarding theft, as well with any big European city. To protect your belongings, 1) remove the luggage tags when you arrive and store them inside the bag. 2) for your walkabout bags, use generic looking non-luggage brands. To improve your security, it might be worth spending a few bucks to buy a locally made canvas shopping bag or whatever common thing you see locals carrying. 3) when you take out your gear, be mindful of what's around you but get wound up about it. When you take out your camera, keep one wrap of the neckstrap around your wrist so it can't be yanked easily. Being rushed or nervous is no way to travel, and if there are any pickpockets or would-be-theives around, they may actually target you since you'll tend to be sloppy. As for looking like a tourist - you will look like a tourist regardless of the camera. (In fact, most tourists IME carry tiny P&S cameras and do the snapshotting thing) My advice here has nothing to do with cameras - observe the local mannerisms, way of speaking (loud/soft, close/distant, etc), and ask questions. Very few places in the world have I ever encountered locals who being _asked_ about their culture unless they're clearly busy with something else. Most will be happy to give some useful suggestions. Speak using proper English without fancy words and *WITHOUT SLANG*. Think perfect 5th grade book report language - it's not that other people are stupid, but there is a common form of English that is best understood by all. Many people who are having trouble hearing a particular kind of accent make things worse by talking 'down' using their local slang. Dave |
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"David Geesaman" wrote in message ... 3) when you take out your gear, be mindful of what's around you but don't get wound up about it. When you take out your camera, keep one wrap of the Think perfect 5th grade book report language - it's not that other people are stupid, but there is a common form of English that is best understood by all. Many people who are having trouble hearing a particular kind of accent make things worse by talking 'down' using their local slang. People like to help others who they can effectively communicate with. |
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Ireland in general is very friendly/safe for tourists.
However Dublin does have gangs of street urchins who will crowd you and steal anything they can including bags, cameras, mobiles and wallets. Some care is advised... keep hold of bags etc. and avoid looking slueless - as you would in any major city. Guy "Robbie" wrote in message news:Q0jOe.3978$Vg7.3804@trnddc06... This is somewhat off topic. I am going to Ireland in a few weeks, and had planned on taking my 20D. A friend recently warned against taking the camera. He said that it would mark me as a tourist and also be a high priced item for stealing/mugging. Bummer. He was baing his expierences on trips to Europe and Russia. So, I ask the group if there are creative ways to take the camera but not have it so obvious, short of taping over all the labels.Or, is the thefts more the exception to the rule than the norm? Thanks in advance! |
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This is nonsence - someone is in sane, bull****ing you - or he hasn't been
in Ireland. Ireland is a very friendly place, friendly people and very safe. It is probably safer to bring it than to leave it at home, almost wherever you live. You could even have it around your neck in the night, going between pubs in Dublin. |
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Zeke Galama wrote:
You could even have it around your neck in the night, going between pubs in Dublin. Although it might get broken when he falls over drunk. :-) -Mike |
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