[Leica] Re: Camera Bags

["Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter)" <peterk@lucent.com>]

If I could make a suggestion to the group on bags.  Carrying around a well
labeled bag like a Billingham, Tamrac, LowePro, et al sometimes says loud
and clear "rob me!!" to a thief.  
Especially those expensive bags like the leather Billinghams shout out "I
have expensive equipment, or the Nikon and Canon bags which have a large
logo on them (I generally try to remove things like this, and also avoid
using a labeled camera strap as well.)

If you really want to travel and worry less about thievery, consider buy a
small no name bag with a zippered top (you can find these at Wal-mart or
K-Mart for about $25).  Then get a Domke padded insert ( about $15-$20) and
place in the bag.  This will accommodate lenses, a flash, etc. safely and
also have them accessible.  This is a cheap way to make sure you don't stick
out in a crowd especially if you happen to be traveling to area frequented
by tourists.

Peter K.