my lovely white k-x stolen in athens

ShiftR · 08-23-2010, 01:33 PM

Originally posted by Ira

New York has become one of the safest and most civilized cities in the WORLD over the past 30 years.

Agreed.

Pentaxor · 08-23-2010, 02:47 PM

although nothing can replace losing the images of those precious moments, it is certainly less painful if I lose it along some of my irreplaceable or hard to find gears.

nah · 08-23-2010, 11:00 PM

We were just in Athens in May/June and there are some parts of Plaka at night that were sketchy and we tried to walk as fast as possible through. We came and went through the metro to the airport only.

I would say you were unlucky and wrong place, wrong time type of situation. The other thing is always be aware of your surroundings. I'm always a little paranoid when carrying my camera gear traveling, at any given time you could have $2000-$3000 of gear on you.

JeffJS · 08-23-2010, 11:20 PM

Well, that sucks. This is why I'm such a strong advocate of not just using a Shoulder strap but having a strap long enough to put over your entire upper body. Especially in a strange place. It presents a much more difficult target. I agree though with all assessments of your description, who ever picked a ruckus with your girlfriend was obviously intending to distract you.

Nothing I/we say is going to get your camera or photos back so I'll just wish you better luck on your next trip.

JayR · 08-24-2010, 07:30 AM

Originally posted by coorp

Bad thing

Never go to Greece

ummm yeah ok... i remember spending several hours in a Polish police station reporting my camera stolen some 10 years ago.

thankfully i got the upgrade to the latest pentax model and new superzoom and being film only lost a couple of shots!

PointLookout · 08-24-2010, 12:59 PM

I am so sorry to hear that your camera and card were stolen; what a shame. It sounds like you and your girl escaped being victims of physical violence though, which is very fortunate. I agree with Pentaxor - the woman that did the harassing and the man that did the stealing were most likely working together. Such a waste!

shuie · 08-24-2010, 04:43 PM

reminds me of the old trick of threading a guitar string though your straps so they are much harder to cut

rawr · 08-24-2010, 06:36 PM

FWIW, Pacsafe have a camera strap with a stainless-steel thread running through it, as well as other handy theft-resistant camera gear:
Pacsafe Anti-Theft Bags & Travel Security Products

mikeSF · 08-25-2010, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by nah

.... The other thing is always be aware of your surroundings. I'm always a little paranoid when carrying my camera gear traveling...

i know you probably meant well, but the last thing a victim of a crime wants to hear is your advice about what they did "wrong" or could have done to prevent the situation. please, spare them the lecture as i am sure something valuable was learned from the experience.

**LeoTaylor** · 08-25-2010, 07:47 PM

When my wife and I traveled we'd always send home our photos every few days along the way. In the film days we'd stop at a 1 hour photos to get two sets of prints, mail one set home. In the digital days we'd get CDROMs made, send the CD home and carry the cartridges. Our photos were too valuable to us to have one copy in our luggage.

zerodaze · 08-25-2010, 08:11 PM

Originally posted by shuie

reminds me of the old trick of threading a guitar string though your straps so they are much harder to cut

Now THAT is the kind of advice that makes this forum worth every penny... Oh wait, I forget that this is a free site (if one so chooses...)

I need to take up the guitar now

HawaiianOnline · 08-25-2010, 09:24 PM

There are already products available with steel wire already installed.

Pacsafe Anti-Theft Bags & Travel Security Products

Camera Security Straps - Anti-Theft Straps for Cameras

EDIT: One caveat with this is that enraged robbers might try to stab or slash you as revenge once they find that you have such a strap, or so I've heard.

Muse · 08-26-2010, 05:18 PM

Originally posted by shuie

reminds me of the old trick of threading a guitar string though your straps so they are much harder to cut

Ah, thanks for that tip.

I was wondering, and trying to imagine just what can be done to prevent someone slicing through your strap and running away with your gear. Who would guess you have a metal wire in the middle of your strap!

Muse · 08-26-2010, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by Ira

New York has become one of the safest and most civilized cities in the WORLD over the past 30 years. Some people don't want to accept this fact because of past prejudices, but it's simple reality.

That's good to hear. I have a number of close relatives who live there but I haven't visited the city of my birth for quite a few decades. One day, hopefully soon. Given this good news, I won't be intimidated! :ugh:

sifun · 08-26-2010, 10:47 PM

wow. greece sounds bad.
Aren't these thieves afraid people would fight back?

08-25-2010, 09:24 PM	#27
HawaiianOnline Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 613	There are already products available with steel wire already installed. Pacsafe Anti-Theft Bags & Travel Security Products Camera Security Straps - Anti-Theft Straps for Cameras EDIT: One caveat with this is that enraged robbers might try to stab or slash you as revenge once they find that you have such a strap, or so I've heard. Last edited by HawaiianOnline; 08-25-2010 at 09:26 PM. Reason: Did not want to double post

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08-23-2010, 01:33 PM	#16
ShiftR Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 62	Originally posted by Ira New York has become one of the safest and most civilized cities in the WORLD over the past 30 years. Agreed.

08-23-2010, 02:47 PM	#17
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	although nothing can replace losing the images of those precious moments, it is certainly less painful if I lose it along some of my irreplaceable or hard to find gears.

08-23-2010, 11:00 PM	#18
nah Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Westminster, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 282	We were just in Athens in May/June and there are some parts of Plaka at night that were sketchy and we tried to walk as fast as possible through. We came and went through the metro to the airport only. I would say you were unlucky and wrong place, wrong time type of situation. The other thing is always be aware of your surroundings. I'm always a little paranoid when carrying my camera gear traveling, at any given time you could have $2000-$3000 of gear on you.

08-23-2010, 11:20 PM	#19
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Well, that sucks. This is why I'm such a strong advocate of not just using a Shoulder strap but having a strap long enough to put over your entire upper body. Especially in a strange place. It presents a much more difficult target. I agree though with all assessments of your description, who ever picked a ruckus with your girlfriend was obviously intending to distract you. Nothing I/we say is going to get your camera or photos back so I'll just wish you better luck on your next trip.

08-24-2010, 07:30 AM	#20
JayR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Adelaide, SA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 273	Originally posted by coorp Bad thing Never go to Greece ummm yeah ok... i remember spending several hours in a Polish police station reporting my camera stolen some 10 years ago. thankfully i got the upgrade to the latest pentax model and new superzoom and being film only lost a couple of shots!

08-24-2010, 12:59 PM	#21
PointLookout Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 33	I am so sorry to hear that your camera and card were stolen; what a shame. It sounds like you and your girl escaped being victims of physical violence though, which is very fortunate. I agree with Pentaxor - the woman that did the harassing and the man that did the stealing were most likely working together. Such a waste!

08-24-2010, 04:43 PM	#22
shuie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 140	reminds me of the old trick of threading a guitar string though your straps so they are much harder to cut

08-24-2010, 06:36 PM	#23
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	FWIW, Pacsafe have a camera strap with a stainless-steel thread running through it, as well as other handy theft-resistant camera gear: Pacsafe Anti-Theft Bags & Travel Security Products

08-25-2010, 03:33 PM	#24
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	Originally posted by nah .... The other thing is always be aware of your surroundings. I'm always a little paranoid when carrying my camera gear traveling... i know you probably meant well, but the last thing a victim of a crime wants to hear is your advice about what they did "wrong" or could have done to prevent the situation. please, spare them the lecture as i am sure something valuable was learned from the experience.

08-25-2010, 07:47 PM	#25
LeoTaylor Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Connecticut Photos: Gallery Posts: 679	When my wife and I traveled we'd always send home our photos every few days along the way. In the film days we'd stop at a 1 hour photos to get two sets of prints, mail one set home. In the digital days we'd get CDROMs made, send the CD home and carry the cartridges. Our photos were too valuable to us to have one copy in our luggage.

08-25-2010, 08:11 PM	#26
zerodaze Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 57	Originally posted by shuie reminds me of the old trick of threading a guitar string though your straps so they are much harder to cut Now THAT is the kind of advice that makes this forum worth every penny... Oh wait, I forget that this is a free site (if one so chooses...) I need to take up the guitar now

08-26-2010, 05:18 PM	#28
Muse Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SF Bay Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 211	Originally posted by shuie reminds me of the old trick of threading a guitar string though your straps so they are much harder to cut Ah, thanks for that tip. I was wondering, and trying to imagine just what can be done to prevent someone slicing through your strap and running away with your gear. Who would guess you have a metal wire in the middle of your strap!

08-26-2010, 05:26 PM	#29
Muse Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SF Bay Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 211	Originally posted by Ira New York has become one of the safest and most civilized cities in the WORLD over the past 30 years. Some people don't want to accept this fact because of past prejudices, but it's simple reality. That's good to hear. I have a number of close relatives who live there but I haven't visited the city of my birth for quite a few decades. One day, hopefully soon. Given this good news, I won't be intimidated! :ugh:

08-26-2010, 10:47 PM	#30
sifun Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Albums Posts: 58	wow. greece sounds bad. Aren't these thieves afraid people would fight back?