>Yes, theft can be a problem, but it may also be overstated. The last time
>I was in Paris (Spring '99), I carried around a hip-system that contained
>an OM-4, a 21/2.0, a 28/2.0 and a 100/2.0. Went to many of the typical
>crowded tourist traps, and never had a problem. Be Aware Of Your
>Surroundings would be my best advice. I wouldn't take a tripod, either,
>nor a flash -- the tripod is advertising, and the flash literally screams
>"Here I am!" when you fire it off. Both in England and France, I was able
>to find a number of impromptu supports to use as a tripod when I was
>taking indoor photos under available light. Worked well, for the most
>part.
>
>Garth
Street thieves target the gormless - standing gawping upwards at the
architecture or wandering slowly and aimlessly with wunderbrick in hand
makes you a target. Walk with purpose, look determined, be aware of the
people around you as well as the scenery (they're often better subjects
anyway) makes you look less vulnerable. Try and look serious. Stay away
from the kerb or keep your bag on the other shoulder.
Tripod - get one of those Leiki combination walking stick/monopods - makes
a fair weapon too - or use the old string and tripod screw trick.
Andrew
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