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Feb 10, 2013 08:54:06   #
Thinker Loc: Ottawa Can.
 
Is it a good idea to bring camera to a all inclusive (Cuba)
or does anyone have any sujestions ?

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Feb 10, 2013 08:59:19   #
GrahamS Loc: Hertfordshire, U.K
 
You can't take photos without a camera.....

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Feb 10, 2013 09:01:33   #
Thinker Loc: Ottawa Can.
 
GrahamS wrote:
You can't take photos without a camera.....


Ya thats a good one thanks for responce lmao...
good answer

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Feb 10, 2013 09:07:00   #
Db7423 Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
 
Sketch paper and watercolors might provide a suitable substitute. Might not cry so loud if they were lost or stolen. ;)

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Feb 10, 2013 09:09:55   #
Thinker Loc: Ottawa Can.
 
Db7423 wrote:
Sketch paper and watercolors might provide a suitable substitute. Might not cry so loud if they were lost or stolen. ;)


love the response and actualy thats what i am worried about( theft) while i go in the water, is going to be more of a pain?

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Feb 10, 2013 09:19:15   #
Db7423 Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
 
Thinker wrote:
Db7423 wrote:
Sketch paper and watercolors might provide a suitable substitute. Might not cry so loud if they were lost or stolen. ;)


love the response and actualy thats what i am worried about( theft) while i go in the water, is going to be more of a pain?


I feel your pain. Want to take but want to have fun and not worry about your equipment. A quandary for sure. Guess you could leave your camera at the hotel when you can't have it in hand. Good advice I have read is to carry your equipment in a ratty looking bag so it is not an appealing looking target to a would be thief. Also have read to use a little black electrical tape over the Nikon (or whatever) and a generic camera strap so it will not look expensive.

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Feb 10, 2013 09:45:16   #
Thinker Loc: Ottawa Can.
 
Good advise
Db7423 wrote:
Thinker wrote:
Db7423 wrote:
Sketch paper and watercolors might provide a suitable substitute. Might not cry so loud if they were lost or stolen. ;)


love the response and actualy thats what i am worried about( theft) while i go in the water, is going to be more of a pain?


I feel your pain. Want to take but want to have fun and not worry about your equipment. A quandary for sure. Guess you could leave your camera at the hotel when you can't have it in hand. Good advice I have read is to carry your equipment in a ratty looking bag so it is not an appealing looking target to a would be thief. Also have read to use a little black electrical tape over the Nikon (or whatever) and a generic camera strap so it will not look expensive.
quote=Thinker quote=Db7423 Sketch paper and wate... (show quote)

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Feb 10, 2013 09:47:33   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Thinker wrote:
Db7423 wrote:
Sketch paper and watercolors might provide a suitable substitute. Might not cry so loud if they were lost or stolen. ;)


love the response and actualy thats what i am worried about( theft) while i go in the water, is going to be more of a pain?

I never take a camera to a swimming environment unless I plan to take the camera in with me or have someone to keep an eye on it.

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Feb 10, 2013 12:53:18   #
Thinker Loc: Ottawa Can.
 
jerryc41 wrote:
Thinker wrote:
Db7423 wrote:
Sketch paper and watercolors might provide a suitable substitute. Might not cry so loud if they were lost or stolen. ;)


love the response and actualy thats what i am worried about( theft) while i go in the water, is going to be more of a pain?

I never take a camera to a swimming environment unless I plan to take the camera in with me or have someone to keep an eye on it.


Good point :-)

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Feb 10, 2013 19:55:12   #
tlbuljac Loc: Oklahoma
 
don't forget the crayons

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Feb 10, 2013 20:46:30   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
tlbuljac wrote:
don't forget the crayons

Right. They float.

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Feb 11, 2013 08:43:26   #
Julian Loc: Sarasota, FL
 
Db7423 wrote:
Thinker wrote:
Db7423 wrote:
Sketch paper and watercolors might provide a suitable substitute. Might not cry so loud if they were lost or stolen. ;)


love the response and actualy thats what i am worried about( theft) while i go in the water, is going to be more of a pain?


I feel your pain. Want to take but want to have fun and not worry about your equipment. A quandary for sure. Guess you could leave your camera at the hotel when you can't have it in hand. Good advice I have read is to carry your equipment in a ratty looking bag so it is not an appealing looking target to a would be thief. Also have read to use a little black electrical tape over the Nikon (or whatever) and a generic camera strap so it will not look expensive.
quote=Thinker quote=Db7423 Sketch paper and wate... (show quote)


Perhaps your advice relative to travelling with expensive equipment should apply not only to visitors in Cuba but also our own backyard: New York city, Chicago, Dallas, etc., etc. We seem to forget or ignore our problems. I have expeienced them all.

Cheers

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Feb 11, 2013 08:59:41   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Julian wrote:
Db7423 wrote:
Thinker wrote:
Db7423 wrote:
Sketch paper and watercolors might provide a suitable substitute. Might not cry so loud if they were lost or stolen. ;)


love the response and actualy thats what i am worried about( theft) while i go in the water, is going to be more of a pain?


I feel your pain. Want to take but want to have fun and not worry about your equipment. A quandary for sure. Guess you could leave your camera at the hotel when you can't have it in hand. Good advice I have read is to carry your equipment in a ratty looking bag so it is not an appealing looking target to a would be thief. Also have read to use a little black electrical tape over the Nikon (or whatever) and a generic camera strap so it will not look expensive.
quote=Thinker quote=Db7423 Sketch paper and wate... (show quote)


Perhaps your advice relative to travelling with expensive equipment should apply not only to visitors in Cuba but also our own backyard: New York city, Chicago, Dallas, etc., etc. We seem to forget or ignore our problems. I have expeienced them all.

Cheers
quote=Db7423 quote=Thinker quote=Db7423 Sketch ... (show quote)


Good point. Caution is required everywhere, but when we venture into unknown territory, we have to be even more cautious because we don't know the area and its customs. In some parts of the world, even the police can't be trusted. A friend has been traveling in another country, and giving "tips" to the police is standard practice.

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Feb 11, 2013 09:07:12   #
seeCBsee Loc: Aylmer, ON
 
Went to Cuba a few years ago. Very safe but common sense must prevail. The old bag is a good idea. You'll definitely want your camera for the old cars and buildings. If you get a chance to go to the Tropicana (especially in Havana), do it!!! The colours and motion are great.

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Feb 11, 2013 10:02:18   #
Julian Loc: Sarasota, FL
 
jerryc41 wrote:
Julian wrote:
Db7423 wrote:
Thinker wrote:
Db7423 wrote:
Sketch paper and watercolors might provide a suitable substitute. Might not cry so loud if they were lost or stolen. ;)


love the response and actualy thats what i am worried about( theft) while i go in the water, is going to be more of a pain?


I feel your pain. Want to take but want to have fun and not worry about your equipment. A quandary for sure. Guess you could leave your camera at the hotel when you can't have it in hand. Good advice I have read is to carry your equipment in a ratty looking bag so it is not an appealing looking target to a would be thief. Also have read to use a little black electrical tape over the Nikon (or whatever) and a generic camera strap so it will not look expensive.
quote=Thinker quote=Db7423 Sketch paper and wate... (show quote)


Perhaps your advice relative to travelling with expensive equipment should apply not only to visitors in Cuba but also our own backyard: New York city, Chicago, Dallas, etc., etc. We seem to forget or ignore our problems. I have expeienced them all.

Cheers
quote=Db7423 quote=Thinker quote=Db7423 Sketch ... (show quote)


Good point. Caution is required everywhere, but when we venture into unknown territory, we have to be even more cautious because we don't know the area and its customs. In some parts of the world, even the police can't be trusted. A friend has been traveling in another country, and giving "tips" to the police is standard practice.
quote=Julian quote=Db7423 quote=Thinker quote=... (show quote)


I can't imagine an area or country where its customs say it is OK to steal; and as far as "tips" to the police... hummm, you will not have to look too far...

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