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I've been asked for money when I was out and about. I've been told I have a nice camera. I've had several occasions with people staring me down, and seemingly very interested in my camera. People standing very, very close to me.When I shoot in Detroit, I normally shoot film. I didn't this last time (XT2) and some guy asked me about my camera. I had all the names black gaffered taped off and he wasn't sure what kind it was. I said it was a thrift store film camera I bought for $2. He said do you want to sell it? I said no, I was shooting with it today. He went on his way. That just confirms, I'm shooting with film when in Detroit from now on. I was in a alley between buildings two shooting brick wall shots I recently posted.
I hate when people ask for money because I would like to help them. I just politely say, sorry, I can't help you today. There are signs posted everywhere in Detroit, no panhandling but it is not enforced. Chicago is even worse, every corner but I don't see signs.I've been asked for money when I was out and about. I've been told I have a nice camera. I've had several occasions with people staring me down, and seemingly very interested in my camera. People standing very, very close to me.When I shoot in Detroit, I normally shoot film. I didn't this last time (XT2) and some guy asked me about my camera. I had all the names black gaffered taped off and he wasn't sure what kind it was. I said it was a thrift store film camera I bought for $2. He said do you want to sell it? I said no, I was shooting with it today. He went on his way. That just confirms, I'm shooting with film when in Detroit from now on. I was in a alley between buildings two shooting brick wall shots I recently posted.
In all instances, I made sure to keep moving or let them know that I noticed them.
One time, my wife stopped to look at something, when I saw these two men walk past. One saw my camera (which was pretty well hidden by my side) and motioned to the other man. They then stopped right beside us, a little too close for comfort. I promptly told my wife that we needed to start walking away immediately. I don't know what their intentions were, but we were in a tourist-trap area in another country. I didn't want to take any chances with theft.
It's definitely good to be aware of your surroundings, to be with someone else, and to keep moving, if possible.
When I shoot in Detroit, I normally shoot film. I didn't this last time (XT2) and some guy asked me about my camera. I had all the names black gaffered taped off and he wasn't sure what kind it was. I said it was a thrift store film camera I bought for $2. He said do you want to sell it? I said no, I was shooting with it today. He went on his way. That just confirms, I'm shooting with film when in Detroit from now on. I was in a alley between buildings two shooting brick wall shots I recently posted.