RoamingScott wrote:
It's a form of virtue signaling. In practical terms, it does nothing for the safety of the camera and only tells you about the photographer
It's hardly 'virtue signaling.' Virtue signaling is the expression of a conspicuous, self-righteous moral viewpoint with the intent of communicating good character.
TENOG wrote:
It's hardly 'virtue signaling.' Virtue signaling is the expression of a conspicuous, self-righteous moral viewpoint with the intent of communicating good character.
There not really a word in English for doing something you know is largely useless but you do it anyway because you're bored and it makes you feel better.
The only way gaffers tape is going to prevent a thief from taking your camera is to use it to tape the camera to your hand. Even that’s not a guarantee.
madNbad wrote:
The only way gaffers tape is going to prevent a thief from taking your camera is to use it to tape the camera to your hand. Even that’s not a guarantee.
Valid use. I started using 3M paint protection film for that with a drop of distilled water as the lubrication.
d.s. wrote:
Gaffers tape doesn’t damage the finish, at least in any perceptible way. To the contrary, taping above the eyelets eliminates the possibilityof some strap rub marks you’ll see on Ms.
flash wrote:
I don't think thieves care. You're an easy mark or you're not, regardless of the gear. I'm an aware traveller. I do stay vigilant naturally. Luck that way.
Gordon
Exactly right. Does anyone think a thief really looks at the camera they are about to steal and if it doesn't have that red dot, they'll walk away. Let's get serious here...leave your camera bag within a reach of a thief and it will be gone no matter what the bag contains.
Robin Smith wrote:
No one cares about your camera. What biases do you have against non-Sony users or do you think they have for you as a Sony user? Any keen photographer can see what your camera is anyway tape or not. I naturally rip off all the badges of my car because I can't bear to advertise for the company that made it.
Wonder if you also rip off all those stickers on your kitchen appliances...or paint over your bike that advertises the make...or rip off the logo on your sneakers.
1bwana1 wrote:
Any thief that steals cameras will know a Leica M by its shape alone. Just as any car thief will know a Porsche 911 by its shape no matter how you paint it.
They both have iconic shapes. Badges mean nothing.
They might know the shape of a Leica...but do you think they'll pass up the opportunity of stealing a Pentax if the opportunity presents itself? Thieves are opportunists and will steal anything if they can get away with it.
chez wrote:
They might know the shape of a Leica...but do you think they'll pass up the opportunity of stealing a Pentax if the opportunity presents itself? Thieves are opportunists and will steal anything if they can get away with it.
Thieves will steal whatever is low risk and profitable. While not brand sensitive, they are value sensitive.
1bwana1 wrote:
Thieves will steal whatever is low risk and profitable. While not brand sensitive, they are value sensitive.
Any camera is profitable for a thief, just like any phone is profitable. I’m pretty sure if the opportunity presented itself to steal a A6000, that camera would be gone.
If it makes one happy, go for it. I could see it from an all black aesthetic, like people getting black wheels for their car, etc.. but from an inconspicuous standpoint, I think it's a bit silly..
1) No one is looking at you, people are busy
2) If they do notice you taking a picture, they're primarily thinking "why is he/she taking a photo?", not "ooh.. I wonder if that's the Hodinkee Ghost Edition M10-P..."
3) A thief is basing off of opportunity, they're not snobs. They're not sitting around and waiting for someone to walk by with an M10.. they'll take what they can get when it appears to be most opportune.
