When travelling overseas, what are the precautions fellow CS takes to protect ur camera and lens from snatch theft or robbery?
hmm... dun go too remote place? travel with a few other photographer?[/QUOTE
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I am not an insurance expert but I thought you can buy it under home content insurance. That way you don't have to rely on the meager coverage of the travel insurance.Lastly, try to buy insurance for your equipment. :bsmilie: A bit difficult in Singapore though.
i go batam damn scared. only bring my fz18
i just came back from a 17 days trip from Jakarta > Bandung > Solo > Yogja > Surabaya > Bromo > Probolinggo > Lovina > Ubud..
all the way via train, bus, becak, horsecart..
Was very uncomfortable in Jakarta as alot of staring eyes..esp in Glodok and Mangga Dua area (which sell electronics)..the rest of the cities are ok except Probolinggo..again alot of furtive glances our possessions.
i am using 400D with 70-200 and 10-22..
my partner is using 40D with 18-200..
we take turns to look around, back to back on public transport, taking turn to sleep or snooze. Also take out the cameras only when shooting. You will have to gauge if it is "safe" or not..
We used nondescript bags and I will make eye contact with suspicious person/s and check out where is he looking..either at my camera or at my partner:bsmilie: or me!:bsmilie::bsmilie:
but at tourist places, the cameras is out all the time. Just be careful. IF you are alone, just watch yr back. Clip yr bags together to prevent snap theft as it will drag the entire lot tgt and he will not be able to make a clean getaway.
Wear pants with zips pockets to prevent pick pocket too!
Just my 2 cents..:thumbsup:
When travelling overseas, what are the precautions fellow CS takes to protect ur camera and lens from snatch theft or robbery?
Pacsafe Carrysafe 100
Maybe worth checking it out. Sometime seen at Sports Connection outlets in Singapore.
thanks for the tip, i did not know there is such secure strap...good for laptop bags too
just watch out when it comes to motorbike snatch - you might get drag along!