Going way out of their way to take our stuff
Nov 3, 2021 09:43:02 #
Here's a case where a photographer was robbed after someone followed him for 40 miles.
https://abc7news.com/photographer-robbed-at-gunpoint-san-francisco-fremont-armed-robber/11188827/
https://abc7news.com/photographer-robbed-at-gunpoint-san-francisco-fremont-armed-robber/11188827/
Nov 3, 2021 10:01:46 #
Nov 3, 2021 10:15:25 #
Warhorse
Loc: SE Michigan
One must be situationally aware at all times. As was stated in the article, he became aware of the culprits while out shooting pictures.
Criminals most always make their attacks when the victims are unaware of what is about to take place.
Criminals most always make their attacks when the victims are unaware of what is about to take place.
Nov 3, 2021 19:31:17 #
Hi UHH Members,
The "hobby photographer", victim, in the ABC7 news clip was very fortunate in that his chase and bumping into the getaway car occurred in Fremont and not in San Francisco.
At this time, very unfortunately, in my opinion I strongly recommend all photographers use a camera phone rather than a DSLR in taking pictures in the San Francisco Bay Area. "Composing a photographic scene" is a distraction from your situation awareness, and can put one in harms way in a matter of moments.
If one wants to take your camera and/or personal gear, please let them have it and don't fight. ...just consider it as an "unique experience" in the Bay Area.
Take care, have fun, and be safe.
Kerry in San Francisco
The "hobby photographer", victim, in the ABC7 news clip was very fortunate in that his chase and bumping into the getaway car occurred in Fremont and not in San Francisco.
At this time, very unfortunately, in my opinion I strongly recommend all photographers use a camera phone rather than a DSLR in taking pictures in the San Francisco Bay Area. "Composing a photographic scene" is a distraction from your situation awareness, and can put one in harms way in a matter of moments.
If one wants to take your camera and/or personal gear, please let them have it and don't fight. ...just consider it as an "unique experience" in the Bay Area.
Take care, have fun, and be safe.
Kerry in San Francisco
Nov 3, 2021 21:14:56 #
One shouldn't get too paranoid over this. It's an isolated case. If you read a news article titled, "Man steps out door, gets struck by lightning", that doesn't mean one should fear going outside. Of course it can happen. But the chance that it will happen are fairly slim.
Nov 3, 2021 21:46:46 #
rook2c4 wrote:
One shouldn't get too paranoid over this. It's an isolated case. If you read a news article titled, "Man steps out door, gets struck by lightning", that doesn't mean one should fear going outside. Of course it can happen. But the chance that it will happen are fairly slim.
This is posted in the wrong section anyway. Links and Resources is the proper section.
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Nov 4, 2021 06:59:17 #
"But the chance that it will happen are fairly slim.", ...maybe in your hometown in Philadelphia, PA.
As an Asian male, 74 with white hair, please use your camera (iphone) phone when taking pictures in San Francisco and have a "wonderful and safe" experience.
As an Asian male, 74 with white hair, please use your camera (iphone) phone when taking pictures in San Francisco and have a "wonderful and safe" experience.
Nov 4, 2021 08:02:22 #
I saw that on Tony Northrup's channel. Scary. It's good they got at least one of the guys. They do an interview with the victim.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZjxU7XeSrI&t=477s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZjxU7XeSrI&t=477s
Nov 4, 2021 08:23:20 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
kernel bleep wrote:
Here's a case where a photographer was robbed after someone followed him for 40 miles.
https://abc7news.com/photographer-robbed-at-gunpoint-san-francisco-fremont-armed-robber/11188827/
https://abc7news.com/photographer-robbed-at-gunpoint-san-francisco-fremont-armed-robber/11188827/
So?
Nov 4, 2021 09:03:53 #
JerryC41
Again, UHH members, ...be safe and have a wonderful time when you're in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Please do not fight for your personal properties, ie camera gear, bike, watch, etc, and for certain, do not chase the perpetrator. In San Francisco, the SFPD with not chase a vehicle for property crime.
IMO, call the police and your attorney, if necessary, and don't do interviews.
It's serious and sad, ...read the comments below on the above YouTube link.
Again, UHH members, ...be safe and have a wonderful time when you're in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Please do not fight for your personal properties, ie camera gear, bike, watch, etc, and for certain, do not chase the perpetrator. In San Francisco, the SFPD with not chase a vehicle for property crime.
IMO, call the police and your attorney, if necessary, and don't do interviews.
It's serious and sad, ...read the comments below on the above YouTube link.
Nov 4, 2021 10:25:56 #
Take a MF film camera. A quick clout round the head with a Koni Omega Rapid will see off most people, and if they do get away with it they won't want to carry it far.
Nov 4, 2021 11:04:36 #
Nov 4, 2021 11:25:24 #
Warhorse
Loc: SE Michigan
Dalek wrote:
I pack concealed when out in the woods or travelling
I CCW too, but didn't mention it, because it is not an option for the common folk in Commiefornia.
Nov 4, 2021 11:35:18 #
Thankfully, the State of Missouri is "Constitutional Carry" which entitles me to carry both a camera as well as personal protection....and no, I would not shoot someone trying to snatch and grab my camera however if they are armed things could become quite exciting for the both of us for there is a likelihood that even though they take my camera that they would not want to leave a witness.
Nov 4, 2021 13:13:53 #
wiz302pa
Loc: Henderson, NV
Dalek wrote:
I pack concealed when out in the woods or travelling
Legal in California?
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