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Is it safe to travel with a digital SLR?

I'm going to Europe this summer, and i love taking pictures, but i'm scared of taking my Nikon D70, what are the chances of it getting stolen? i'd be careful with it, but i also don't want to have to worry about it all the time on my trip..any help? I'm going to germany, paris, and london. What if i stay in a hostel? would someone take it there?

Public Comments

1. Where are you going?
2. Wear it around your shoulder always. And dont hand over your camera to anybody to take pictures of you.
3. that is totally okay. nobody would grab it from your neck in broad daylight in europe.
4. Just keep it around your neck and you should be fine. You have as much of a chance of it getting stolen in Europe than you do in any big city in the States. I've taken my digital camera everywhere and have never had a problem. Just be aware of your surroundings; especially in Rome. All of the cities that you are staying at have about the same rate of crime. You should never leave anything valuable in a hostel. I usually leave my clothes there, but nothing else.
5. no worries there are milion of tourists that cary cameras around. and if you are going into a hostel, they usually have some place where you can lock your valuable stuff.
6. I guess Germany, Paris and London should be fine as long as you're careful. But if you do step into Spain's bigger cities, watch out!
7. Try a cheaper and more compact model. One where its loss will not grieve you. And still takes great pics.