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10/19/2008 07:05:31 PM · #1 |
I JUST bought a new camera and am dying to take it with me to Mexico at the end of this week, but am also terrified about losing it or having it stolen. I would be DEVASTATED if something happened to it. Having said that, I can't imagine not bringing it with me. I spent almost $900 on it and just can't decide if it's worth it or not.
This is a girls trip where we'll just relax a lot and drink and party. It's not like a special trip to Europe or something. But we're going to Tulum and will likely go to see the ruins, sooo......
Help me out. I'm so incredibly torn. Any advice? |
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10/19/2008 07:09:51 PM · #2 |
| Insure it and bring it. You'll regret not having it. If you're that uncomfortable, bring a small point and shoot - don't not bring a camera |
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10/19/2008 07:12:00 PM · #3 |
If you are on the peninsula, you should be fine. Just keep it close to you and treat it like you would your wallet or passport.
I doubt you will have any problems.
Cheers and have fine. Hope you post some pictures here n the future. |
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10/19/2008 07:20:24 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by pidge:
Insure it and bring it. You'll regret not having it. If you're that uncomfortable, bring a small point and shoot - don't not bring a camera |
Yeah, I have a small point and shoot. I would never not bring a camera. I'm just torn about if I should bring the new one. But yeah, maybe I'll get it insured. Thanks!
And yes, jaysonmc, I will post. :)
Message edited by author 2008-10-19 23:21:12. |
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10/19/2008 07:22:33 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by pidge:
Insure it and bring it. You'll regret not having it. If you're that uncomfortable, bring a small point and shoot - don't not bring a camera |
Ditto.
I carried 2 DSLR's when we went to the Baja 1,000 off road race last Nov, and had no problems at all while going all the way from one end to the other of the 1,300 mile race. I didn't insure mine, but I did have them with me or near by the whole time. Take your P&S too for when you don't want to appear affluent or worry about losing your DSLR.
Stay with your group when you go about, and if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Enjoy the trip, and show us pix when you get back home.
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10/19/2008 07:39:00 PM · #6 |
Find a bag that doesn't look like a camera case to carry it in -- I carry around my DSLR in an old grody-looking messenger bag (the camera is located inside another, smaller case). Makes it less conspicuous AND gives me more room to put stuff -- double win!
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10/19/2008 09:07:49 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by JesiLynR:
Find a bag that doesn't look like a camera case to carry it in -- I carry around my DSLR in an old grody-looking messenger bag (the camera is located inside another, smaller case). Makes it less conspicuous AND gives me more room to put stuff -- double win! |
Ah! Excellent tip!
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10/19/2008 09:29:59 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by kichu:
Originally posted by JesiLynR:
Find a bag that doesn't look like a camera case to carry it in -- I carry around my DSLR in an old grody-looking messenger bag (the camera is located inside another, smaller case). Makes it less conspicuous AND gives me more room to put stuff -- double win! |
Ah! Excellent tip! |
I will be going to mexico for two and a half weeks and this tip is super!!! Why didnt I think of this? |
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10/19/2008 10:27:03 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Sugarpie:
Originally posted by kichu:
Originally posted by JesiLynR:
Find a bag that doesn't look like a camera case to carry it in -- I carry around my DSLR in an old grody-looking messenger bag (the camera is located inside another, smaller case). Makes it less conspicuous AND gives me more room to put stuff -- double win! |
Ah! Excellent tip! |
I will be going to mexico for two and a half weeks and this tip is super!!! Why didnt I think of this? |
Bahaha I actually read it in the reviews for various camera cases on amazon...lol! And I use my messenger bag + small case out of poverty, the small case cost $6 but provides basically no protection from dropping etc.
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10/19/2008 10:37:16 PM · #10 |
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10/20/2008 01:14:58 AM · #11 |
Think about the people and the activities on the trip for a minute. If you won't have any time to stop for photographs then take the point and shoot. If you think that you will be able to take photographs now and again without annoying the others by holding them up or delaying them, then take the camera - otherwise you'll regret not taking it.
As much as I love my camera I would hate to be surrounded by good photographic opportunity and have NOT taken it with me even if I risk having it stolen. A camera is not a small child; use it and don't let it lead a sheltered and unexciting life without risk!
I've also used a small carrybag with shoulder strap for over ten years now that doesn't look like a lot like a camera bag. Originally when I bought it, I dirtied it up a little - literally (but artistically!) rubbing dirt into the outside fabric and cleaning it off to make it look old. I also bought a block of sponge and carved it to fit inside and cut snug camera and lens shaped holes. It's no aluminium camera case but it's protected my camera and lenses while travelling around Europe and Asia just fine.
Message edited by author 2008-10-20 05:19:45. |
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10/20/2008 06:40:55 AM · #12 |
There are always a good selection of used bags of all sorts at the thrift stores, and some of them make good equipment bags.
I did take a Canon bag to Mexico, but it had the Canon logo taken off. I packed the rest of my gear and some clothes in a Pelican box, and sent a heavy tripod with the trailer hauling our gear and dirt bikes.
The Pelican box got the eye at the Mex airport, but there were no problems when I opened it to show them what was in it.
Be sure to take a copy of the receipt for your camera equipment, so that there will be no problems with customs about where you bought it. I was just lucky, and didn't need that, but it could save a big hassle to have it handy.
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10/20/2008 07:00:43 AM · #13 |
| I've taken mine to germany, isreal, and even all around jerusalem never had a problem. I held mine around my neck with my hand on it and it worked fine. Are you with a group? Family? |
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10/20/2008 07:23:57 AM · #14 |
I was in Tulum last December and both me and my then-15 yr old daughter carried DSLRs and a couple lenses with no problems. I used both a Lowepro fanny pack and a Tamrac daypack at various times and made no particular effort to conceal that I had the camera -- I just paid attention to where it was and who was around me. Ruins are pretty crowded, especially midday (go early or late!), so no one is going to hassle you there.
The resort we stayed at (Dreams Tulum) was safe, and had wall safes to hold the gear while we were not using it. Walking the ruins at Tulum and Coba we were never hassled. Even in some of the smaller non-tourist towns we stopped at along the road nobody paid my DSLR much mind. You will be disappointed if you don't bring it; just be aware of your surroundings like any good traveler and you will be fine.
edit to fix fumble thumbs from typing original post on my crackberry. :)
Message edited by author 2008-10-20 12:14:03. |
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10/20/2008 07:31:49 AM · #15 |
Check out the Jill-E camera bags - I also bought a great camera strap at funkycamera.com so that my strap doesn't scream what my camera is.... plus, I love polka dots :-)
Have fun - take the camera you will miss every potential shot without it |
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10/20/2008 07:36:37 AM · #16 |
Take it.
If you don't, you'll spend everyday seeing all the great photos you're missing because your camera's back home. |
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10/20/2008 08:37:52 AM · #17 |
I take my camera everywhere, all the time.
What's life without your camera????? |
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10/20/2008 09:01:55 AM · #18 |
i had my S3pro (it IS bulky, big and conspicious) plus 3 lenses with me on my trip through eastern europe (ukraine, poland, serbia and some other countries that people think of in terms of beeing areas on this planet where you don't even have to take a step on the road before getting robbed) and NEVER had any problems. people are just really too concerned imo...the camera bag tipp is a good one tho, on that same trip i used to have my camera stuff stored in a piece of crap linen bag my sister got me from her india trip a while back.
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10/20/2008 09:06:48 AM · #19 |
Sounds like a drinking/party trip so I'd just take a point and shoot.
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10/20/2008 11:36:15 AM · #20 |
If you want to carry around a lot of heavy gear but not attract thieves, you might like to outfit a cheap wheelie backpack like this one:
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10/20/2008 11:58:39 AM · #21 |
Originally posted by JesiLynR:
Find a bag that doesn't look like a camera case to carry it in -- I carry around my DSLR in an old grody-looking messenger bag (the camera is located inside another, smaller case). Makes it less conspicuous AND gives me more room to put stuff -- double win! |
I never use the "proper" shoulder bag that I have for my camera. I either use my regular varsity bag (which so happens to be a grody-looking messenger bag) or a regular rucksack which I want to outfit with some foam dividers and straps for a tripod sometime. Since I live in South Africa I like having a bag that doesn't scream "expensive camera bag" and "steal me"... |
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10/20/2008 01:05:54 PM · #22 |
| Why bother traveling at all? Strange people in strange lands are always looking to kill or maim you and steal your donkey or worse... I vote for staying home all together, you can order all neccesseties on the internet anyway and you never need to leave your house :) |
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10/20/2008 01:07:40 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by Larus:
Why bother traveling at all? Strange people in strange lands are always looking to kill or maim you and steal your donkey or worse... I vote for staying home all together, you can order all neccesseties on the internet anyway and you never need to leave your house :) |
It's easy to not want to travel to strange lands when one lives in Iceland :D |
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10/20/2008 01:10:26 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by darnok:
Originally posted by Larus:
Why bother traveling at all? Strange people in strange lands are always looking to kill or maim you and steal your donkey or worse... I vote for staying home all together, you can order all neccesseties on the internet anyway and you never need to leave your house :) |
It's easy to not want to travel to strange lands when one lives in Iceland :D |
I hear Iceland can be tough especially when you carry around those Fisher Price Kid-Tough cameras. The bratty kids will just kick you in the groin and take it.
Message edited by author 2008-10-20 17:10:59.
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10/20/2008 03:02:27 PM · #25 |
| Take your camera, and then go to some ruins. They are spectacular. |
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