guideforeurope.com Message Board :: General :: Cameras and Photography :: safety tips for carrying the dslr Author Topic: safety tips for carrying the dslr (Read 92 times) joshww Full Travel Member member is offline Joined: Dec 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 19 safety tips for carrying the dslr « Thread Started on Mar 15, 2009, 8:26pm » Greetings! I just got myself a dslr and am headed to europe next month. Was torn between bringing the p&s or the dslr, due to safety concerns. But noting i'll be visiting some really pretty places i am very very tempted to bring the dslr. So I was wondering if there are any safety tips for carrying a dslr while doing a solo-backpacking, e.g. always put the camera in a backpack instead of sling bag, etc. Hope this can mitigate the risks of bringing the camera along... Cheers! Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged Eagle Global Moderator member is offline Joined: Dec 2002 Gender: Male Posts: 2,626 Location: Vernon, Canada Re: safety tips for carrying the dslr « Reply #1 on Mar 16, 2009, 1:14am » joshww, I travel with both a dSLR and a P&S these days (always good to have a backup!). I use the dSLR primarily, but the P&S is useful if I'm going out for the night and want something that will easily fit into a pocket. I don't normally carry the dSLR in a Daypack, although that's certainly one option. I find it a lot easier just to carry it, although as inconspicuously as possible. That way it's ready when needed. With a dSLR, it's a good idea to be aware of those around you and especially careful in crowded places such as Subways, Buses, rail stations, etc. Happy travels! Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged You have to have a dream so you can get up in the morning. joshww Full Travel Member member is offline Joined: Dec 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 19 Re: safety tips for carrying the dslr « Reply #2 on Mar 16, 2009, 8:13pm » Hi Eagle Thanks for that. Do you take any other measures to make the dSLR more inconspicuous? I have heard of people taping the 'canon' sign on their neckslings so that it appears like a normal camera...I guess I am concerned, not knowing what to expect, so wanted to be a bit more prepared. Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged jennifer Asst Moderator member is offline Joined: Jul 2003 Gender: Female Posts: 2,087 Location: Montréal, Canada Re: safety tips for carrying the dslr « Reply #3 on Oct 18, 2009, 10:28am » Hey! I think as Eagle does, you bring it, but you remain careful. Maybe put it in your bag in some places worst that others that you have to go through. Don't flaunt it out at night, keep it half under a jacket if the weather permits, etc. Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged The world is a mystery and you must get to the bottom of it! The way to do so is to travel it! WillTravel GFE Regular member is offline Joined: Apr 2003 Gender: Female Posts: 3,092 Re: safety tips for carrying the dslr « Reply #4 on Oct 18, 2009, 3:00pm » For the hostel, I would just tuck it into your bag before you get inside and put it in your locker. Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged Eagle Global Moderator member is offline Joined: Dec 2002 Gender: Male Posts: 2,626 Location: Vernon, Canada Re: safety tips for carrying the dslr « Reply #5 on Oct 18, 2009, 6:18pm » To add to my previous post, if I'm going to be in a "high hazard" location such as the Metro in Rome, I'll often tuck the majority of the Camera into my Vest. That keeps it out of sight to some extent and also makes it more difficult to "grab & run" during stops. I haven't bothered disguising the "Canon" logo on the strap. Hopefully the fact that I'm a "larger" person will be of some deterrent value. Cheers! Link to Post - Back to Top   Logged You have to have a dream so you can get up in the morning. Forum Jump--------------------» Home--------------------» General--------------------- FAQ- Pre-Travel Planning- Post Your Itinerary- Packing- Accommodation- City & Country Advice - Transportation- Currency- Cameras and Photography- Tips and Advice - Odds and Ends--------------------» Let's Meet Up in Europe--------------------- Let's Meet Up in Europe - October - December 2008- Let's Meet Up in Europe - January - April 2009- Let's Meet Up in Europe - May - August 2009- Let's Meet Up in Europe - September - December 2009--------------------» Travel Reports--------------------- Ray in Prague- Questions for Ray in Prague- Questions for CuriousToronto (Karen) in Paris- Just Back Reports- Updates from Travellers in Europe--------------------» News and Updates--------------------- Information from Kim- Travel Articles and News- Coupons, Deals and Sales--------------------» Chill Out in the Living Room--------------------- The Living Room--------------------» Calendar Items--------------------- Calendar