I've only heard third-hand about some of the very busy/popular Eurpoean cities ... like Paris, Rome, etc., particularly when in very crowded places (train stations, etc.), and in some busy cities in Asia and S. America. Kind of a "technology pickpocket" problem

camerasecuritystraps.com has some better descriptions of the types of things that can happen. Yes, the people writing about it are also selling related projects, but I chose to play it safe and do what I can to protect my gear. I happen to also love the bag I got, in terms of the size, arrangement of pockets, etc., and find myself using it a lot even when security issues are not a concern (my go to bag for anywhere I go if I only need a portion of my gear).

It is indeed a Pacsafe bag ... I think I ordered direct from Pacsafe.com, but my memory is short. Also ordered a camera strap that is slash-/cut-proof.

I'm thinking I should travel with my dog more often, and modify my big LowePro backpack to fit him ... that way I won't have to carry the weight of it all ... maybe I'd have to rename him Sherpa :) I know what you mean about "travelling with a photographer" but from the other perspective ... my frustration is like yours as my wife is a non-photographer :(

I love it ... would be great to see it from a few other angles as well (I have a thing for old buildings like this ... loads of them on the prairies up here, but often well off of the public roads)

Have read the reviews of the EM5 on dpreview.com and thought it sounds like something I would love to have in my collection. On the way to bank today to burn my mortgage, so maybe I can start saving my pennies (depending on what my wife has planned for the post-mortgage years) :)

Four bags right now.

Big Lowepro backpack that will hold 2 bodies + all of my glass + flash + accessories (and tripod strapped on as well) ... use it fully loaded only occasionally because of the size/weight, but very happy with Lowepro.

#2 is Lowepro mid-size sling bag ... one body + a couple of lenses + flash ... wish it had connection capability for tripod or monopod. Primary bag for most photo-oriented trips, including vacations ... a nice balance of capacity for my stuff vs. comfort of carrying on an all-day hike.

#3 is a mid-size shoulder bag bought recently for trips to places where "slash and run" theft is a problem ... thin slash-proof steel cable built into the straps, and steel mesh in the bag's fabric but with no noticeable weight issues. Generally only put in one body + a couple of lenses, but could probably squeeze in a bit more.

#4 is small Olympus bag ... 1 body + 2 lenses max ... nice and compact.

Just posted a reply to another question about Olympus ... sounds like the start of an Oly revolution to me :) I love my Olympus e-520 and the EP-2 ... wish I had the funds to get an e-5 (or maybe the new EM5) and at least one of the top-of-the-line lenses, but not in the stars right now :( Same experience that others have noted about being the only Oly shooter in any photog classes I have taken ... to each his own is all I can say. I'm happy with the photos I am getting and that is what matters to me. Definitely not a believer in the "you need the most expensive camera to get good shots" mentality as I have seen some phenomenol photos from some cheap cameras, and a lot of crap from some high end gear.

Another Oly person here ... owned nothing but Olympus for the past 30-35 years (started with OM10, then OM2S ... just sold the last of the film stuff 3 months ago). Now using e-520 for about 4 or 5 years, and added EP-2 a year and a half back. Only non Oly lens is the Panasonic 20mm for the Panasonic, and I love it. Have and love 50mm macro, 14-54 MkII, 9-18mm. Have 70-300 (slow to focus, but otherwise happy) and 40-150 (has only been on camera twice). Never have tried a Sigma lens, but interested in hearing feedback from any who have them.

Very nice shot :thumbup:

from yet another Glen (from Alberta)

Very nice :thumbup:

Love that last one ... makes me long for the days growing up on a beautiful lake in SE Ontario. All that is needed to make that shot absolutely perfect for me would be if this forum would allow for sound clips to go with photos ... I think a loon call would be perfect here!

Thanks Bmac. Now that you mention it, I have never actually printed and framed any of my photos ... just never seem to get around to it (life gets in the way sometimes).

Thanks for the reply. I'm jealous ... no trips to the coast for me this year :(

OOPS ... my apologies! Guess I had my directions mixed up. I thought ferry was heading due east and I was shooting straight off the starboard side ... which would seem to point me more towards Rainier. Looking at the ferry route map, it looks like ferry path may be more northeast, so could be Baker, and ferry also does a bit of winding around through some islands so points in a number of different directions at various times through the trip across.

Thanks.