[Leica] Re: Photos on public transit

[leicachris at worldnet.att.net (Christopher Williams)]

Not to get too OT but this sort of stuff about watching "photographers"
comes from the same kind of people who brought us "get under the desk during
a atomic bomb blast" and "prepare your house with duct tape and plastic
sheeting in case of a chemical attack."

On the other hand, shooting with a 4x5 camera allows one to go home, create
a huge scan, then crop heavily until you have your "security alert" photo.
Remember to also have your carbon fiber tripod to make a fast getaway. I'd
recommend a Polaroid back, hard to run with 10 or more 4x5 sheet film backs.

Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Filippone"
Subject: RE: [Leica] Re: Photos on public transit


> Stupid ideas from small minds.....   There is no reported evidence that
any recent subversives have ever taken a picture of anything.  This was
advice given to people during WWII.
>
> It amazes me that I get hassled most when I have my 4x5 camera out taking
pictures.  If I were a bad guy, would I make such a big deal of taking
pictures?
>
>
> Frank Filippone