Where will i keep my camera? Around the neck?

TRON84 · Jan 2nd, 2008, 03:42

Hi there India mike!

Thank god for you people in here. Reading threads here has been a huge help! So thank you for that - Now on to the actual matter;

I'll be taking my beloved Canon G9 to India here in Jan/Feb. It's got the classic 'hang it like a tourist' straps. But i have a feeling that's not the safest option.

I figure i'd take a daypack with me, and by daypack i mean small backpack. But if i leave it there, i can't keep an eye on it?

Ohh, what to do what to do?

Thank you in advance

http://www.photographyblog.com/image...rshot_g9_3.jpg

The camera. Looks small, weighs tonnes (And looks bulgy in a pant pocket) But takes beautiful pics!

moo · Jan 2nd, 2008, 04:21

You could do with it somewhere readily accessible for taking photographs. It will be pretty safe hanging from your neck, you can steady it with a spare hand when walking and still have the hand available when shopping etc. Works for me anyway . .

PeakXV · Jan 2nd, 2008, 04:45

Neck or pocket is fine but when in India it's best to have it over the eye - 'cause there is always a photo op about to unfold somwhere near you.

john_almighty · Jan 2nd, 2008, 05:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeakXV

Neck or pocket is fine but when in India it's best to have it over the eye - 'cause there is always a photo op about to unfold somwhere near you.

haaa haaaa..... so true

by the way my friend got all his stuff stolen on a train in switzerland ....... if you become careless.... you will lose it anywhere from a pub in london to a railway station in India..... hope you have a nice trip

70s-80s overlander · Jan 2nd, 2008, 05:53

You might want to practice taking photos WITHOUT putting the camera up to your eye. Try it. You'll be amazed how well it works. You can set the focus for, say 10-12 feet, and, with experience, learn from the way the camera feels in your hand that it is pointed right at the center of the scene you want to shoot. Yes, I tend to be a bit paranoid when in crowds; to my way of thinking, devoting attention to adjusting the camera makes one a prime target. So, unless I'm in what I consider to be a safe space I'd rather "grab the shot" with my camera and keep walking.

TRON84 · Jan 2nd, 2008, 06:40

True, true - Thank you for the comments!

I think I'll attempt some different options and vary when i feel it's needed - 70-80; I have the same thing going, hate it when you adjust and attempt different things. People will notice you and it will change the picture. I'll do some hip-shootin' homework while im here in Copenhagen!

Moo, peak, almighty & 70-80's - Thanks

paintedlotus · Jan 2nd, 2008, 06:56

I'm bringing a larger camera with me (Canon 30D D-SLR) so I kind of feel your pain. I have a sling-type bag for it, which can be worn on the front/side or on the back. It wasn't terribly cheap but I like the flexibility of being able to wear it either front or back depending on the situation, and it's easy to pull the camera out and put it back without fussing too much. It's made by Tamrac and it's the "Velocity" series. Have a great time!

guerik · Jan 2nd, 2008, 07:14

Depending on what you're more comfortable with, a bum bag (fanny pack? heehee) or a sling/messenger bag would be perfect. Otherwise the daypack's fine, just carry it under your arm or something if you think you're in a particularly dodgy area.

I think theft from a bag that's been put down (eg on the floor when you're in a restaurant, train, etc) would be a lot more common than theft from/of a bag you're carrying anyway, so keep an eye on it in those situations too.

Nick-H · Jan 2nd, 2008, 10:56

Gold chains get snatched from around women's necks, but a camera around your neck is probably safe. Gold is quick money; a camera is not.

Certain situations like trains and railway stations, and some really crowded places may be dangerous, but most of the time on the street theft is less likely than in a European city.

jyotirmoy · Jan 2nd, 2008, 11:13

Hang it around your neck and as Nick says chances of it being snatched is quite remote. In crowded places you can always hold it with one hand which I do.

TRON84 · Jan 3rd, 2008, 00:41

Sounds good!

Guess i wont invest in a golden camera neckstrap?

If all goes wrong, i'll buy a messenger bag. Pretty used to those. The fanny pack (even typing that gives me the shivers!) is out of the question. I believe it's an international unwritten rule that sporting a bumbag/fannypack results in an immediate call to the fashion police?

Can't wait to go to india, you people speak so warmy of it - Need to see it all for myself!

Thanks again for all posts!

Nick-H · Jan 3rd, 2008, 01:07

There are no fashion police in India

And yes, that heavy gold chain would be a foolish thing to hang the camera on.

Although they'd probably just throw away the camera!

dzibead · Jan 3rd, 2008, 02:49

Check the light weight vinyl-covered metal straps on the web page below. They comes in 17 inch (long enough to go around your neck or wrap around you wrist) and 6 inch (for your wrist) sizes. I have the longer one and I like it.

http://www.wolfes.com/photo/straps.html

TRON84 · Jan 4th, 2008, 05:14

Been looking some time for a strap like that. Afraid it wont arrive in time thou - Thanks none the less!

Guess the gold chain would as an advantage to both of us then? He'd have loot, and i could go pick up the camera he just tossed away?

Jan 2nd, 2008, 03:42	#1
TRON84 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 5	Where will i keep my camera? Around the neck? Hi there India mike! Thank god for you people in here. Reading threads here has been a huge help! So thank you for that - Now on to the actual matter; I'll be taking my beloved Canon G9 to India here in Jan/Feb. It's got the classic 'hang it like a tourist' straps. But i have a feeling that's not the safest option. I figure i'd take a daypack with me, and by daypack i mean small backpack. But if i leave it there, i can't keep an eye on it? Ohh, what to do what to do? Thank you in advance http://www.photographyblog.com/image...rshot_g9_3.jpg The camera. Looks small, weighs tonnes (And looks bulgy in a pant pocket) But takes beautiful pics! Last edited by machadinha : Jan 3rd, 2008 at 00:45. Reason: removed image tags

Jan 2nd, 2008, 04:45	#3
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,043	Neck or pocket is fine but when in India it's best to have it over the eye - 'cause there is always a photo op about to unfold somwhere near you. __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Jan 2nd, 2008, 05:53	#5
70s-80s overlander 70s-80s overlander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: chicago,il,usa Posts: 141	Point, Shoot, Walk -- without putting the camera up to your eye You might want to practice taking photos WITHOUT putting the camera up to your eye. Try it. You'll be amazed how well it works. You can set the focus for, say 10-12 feet, and, with experience, learn from the way the camera feels in your hand that it is pointed right at the center of the scene you want to shoot. Yes, I tend to be a bit paranoid when in crowds; to my way of thinking, devoting attention to adjusting the camera makes one a prime target. So, unless I'm in what I consider to be a safe space I'd rather "grab the shot" with my camera and keep walking.

Jan 2nd, 2008, 06:40	#6
TRON84 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 5	True, true - Thank you for the comments! I think I'll attempt some different options and vary when i feel it's needed - 70-80; I have the same thing going, hate it when you adjust and attempt different things. People will notice you and it will change the picture. I'll do some hip-shootin' homework while im here in Copenhagen! Moo, peak, almighty & 70-80's - Thanks Last edited by TRON84 : Jan 2nd, 2008 at 06:41. Reason: last bit sounded strange?

Jan 2nd, 2008, 06:56	#7
paintedlotus Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 28	Something else to consider I'm bringing a larger camera with me (Canon 30D D-SLR) so I kind of feel your pain. I have a sling-type bag for it, which can be worn on the front/side or on the back. It wasn't terribly cheap but I like the flexibility of being able to wear it either front or back depending on the situation, and it's easy to pull the camera out and put it back without fussing too much. It's made by Tamrac and it's the "Velocity" series. Have a great time!

Jan 2nd, 2008, 04:21	#2
moo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: original york Posts: 118	You could do with it somewhere readily accessible for taking photographs. It will be pretty safe hanging from your neck, you can steady it with a spare hand when walking and still have the hand available when shopping etc. Works for me anyway . .

Jan 2nd, 2008, 07:14	#8
guerik Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,039	Depending on what you're more comfortable with, a bum bag (fanny pack? heehee) or a sling/messenger bag would be perfect. Otherwise the daypack's fine, just carry it under your arm or something if you think you're in a particularly dodgy area. I think theft from a bag that's been put down (eg on the floor when you're in a restaurant, train, etc) would be a lot more common than theft from/of a bag you're carrying anyway, so keep an eye on it in those situations too.

Jan 2nd, 2008, 10:56	#9
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,853	Gold chains get snatched from around women's necks, but a camera around your neck is probably safe. Gold is quick money; a camera is not. Certain situations like trains and railway stations, and some really crowded places may be dangerous, but most of the time on the street theft is less likely than in a European city. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Jan 2nd, 2008, 11:13	#10
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,386	Hang it around your neck and as Nick says chances of it being snatched is quite remote. In crowded places you can always hold it with one hand which I do.

Jan 3rd, 2008, 00:41	#11
TRON84 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 5	Sounds good! Guess i wont invest in a golden camera neckstrap? If all goes wrong, i'll buy a messenger bag. Pretty used to those. The fanny pack (even typing that gives me the shivers!) is out of the question. I believe it's an international unwritten rule that sporting a bumbag/fannypack results in an immediate call to the fashion police? Can't wait to go to india, you people speak so warmy of it - Need to see it all for myself! Thanks again for all posts!

Jan 3rd, 2008, 01:07	#12
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,853	There are no fashion police in India And yes, that heavy gold chain would be a foolish thing to hang the camera on. Although they'd probably just throw away the camera!

Jan 3rd, 2008, 02:49	#13
dzibead Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,979	Check the light weight vinyl-covered metal straps on the web page below. They comes in 17 inch (long enough to go around your neck or wrap around you wrist) and 6 inch (for your wrist) sizes. I have the longer one and I like it. http://www.wolfes.com/photo/straps.html

Jan 4th, 2008, 05:14	#14
TRON84 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 5	Been looking some time for a strap like that. Afraid it wont arrive in time thou - Thanks none the less! Guess the gold chain would as an advantage to both of us then? He'd have loot, and i could go pick up the camera he just tossed away?

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