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  1. <p>Thomas,<br>

    You need not worry.<br>

    Nobody will take your camera unless it is illegal or forbidden to take photos (and even then, they would hardly take your camera, they'll just fine you).<br>

    Places where you should check before you shoot are: government buildings, immigration offices, museums, galleries, anywhere intellectual property is displayed and religious temples. But that's pretty much the standard anywhere in the world.<br />Mexico is pretty lax regarding that kind of regulations.<br>

    Be happy and shoot away.<br>

    Your friend's wedding will either take place in: <br />-- a church (be respectful and check with the priest), <br />-- a private venue (hotel where your friend paid and can pretty much do whatever he wants), or <br />-- a public place like the beach,<br>

    either way it's perfectly legal and common to have a photographer covering the event. Maybe you thought we didn't like getting our photos taken at weddings in Mexico. LOL<br>

    Regarding abussive authorities... there are those who'll try and get some money off you anywhere in the world and Mexico is no exception. But I really doubt they will be bothering anyone in your friends wedding... <br /> ...after the wedding though, 4am and drunken relatives partying where they shouldn't, then you might want to start worrying about abussive cops trying to get some of your cash and keep the peace at the same time.</p>

    <p>Hope it helps,<br>

    Fernando,<br />Mexico</p>

  2. <p>Like everyone said before me. Not likely in most cameras. What kind of camera is it?<br>

    It is still a good recommendation to change lenses in the shade (avoiding direct strong light) and probably even more important, being careful of wind/dust/sand.<br>

    Next time you change film, take the lens off and take a look inside (front and back), see what happens when you shoot, wind, and some features like raising mirror, and DOF preview ... it will help you figure out how most things work in your gear. Don't touch stuff tough, just look.</p>

    <p>Hope it helps.</p>

  3. <p>When travelling I bring my bulky Canon 10D + lenses and pocket a Canon Ixus 860 IS<br /> http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canonsd870is<br /> It's light and confortable and seems to take a punch with little problems, you can't control your images as you would with an SLR but it's easy to have around all the time, specially in non-photo events where your bulky gear bag would be a problem or while on non camera friendly situations (skiing, canoeing or absailing). Seems to solve my problems, on the wider focal lenght side for P&Ss (barrell distorted), and with High ISO capabilities (noisy but same or maybe less than my 10D), it also has a few entertaining features like long exposure and time-lapse video.<br /> You should be able to get one for your budget as newer models have come (this one is late 2007).<br /> Will not take AAs but charger is small and multivoltage batteries are cheap and will last me over 2 days use so I can do with 2 batteries.</p>

    <p>There surely are other good options out there...<br /> Hope it helps,</p>

    <p>It also could be a good idea to check the</p>

    <blockquote>

    <h1>The Best Digital Cameras</h1>

    <p>by <a href="http://philip.greenspun.com/">Philip Greenspun</a></p>

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    <p>http://www.photo.net/equipment/best-digital-camera/</p>

  4. <p>Happy to know the post was removed, but be sure there must be a lot of threads like those and people who will steal (knowingly of not) the work on Photo.Net<br>

    I post on Photo.Net for people to see some of my photos, not worrying too much if they are taken, it's not that I like the idea of anyone grabbing, but pretty much anything you put in the internet will be interpreted by most as "up for grabs", so I just avoid the personal stuff, watermark what I find to be my best works and try not to think about it too much.<br>

    It's been a while since I posted and read threads on Photo.Net and for some reason I stumbled upon this one today (from Bob Atkins' review of a much desired 5D MkII, to his bio, to here). Hope to keep coming back often.<br>

    Best regards to all,<br>

    Fernando</p>

  5. I recently completed a year-long round-the-world trip, with a 10D and I have to accept I was travelling heavy (photo-wise). I made do with a 28-105mm, a 20mm prime and a 75-300mm IS. And I would rank their use in that order. The 75-300mm I only used on wildlife shots.

    Most days I would just take the 28-105 or the 20mm (depends on where I was going). I don't think I could have carried a better combination, all non-L so were lighter and I had no weather sealing problems at all (no shooting in the pouring rain either, but no problem with drizzles). If I had another go at it I would probably take those again, unless I upgraded to a full sensor (5D here I go), then I would check out a 24-105 as I get a wider angle than with my trusty 20mm on the 10D. Also, you'll learn some nice trick to make the most of the available angle while on the road... all part of the fun! Having limited choices forces you to plan out your shots a step further.

     

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  6. No piece of camera or equipment (microscope) has copyrighted production, meaning that your pictures are yours (not your gear's), maybe with the exception of military ultra-high tech classified equipment. You should be able to exhibit your photo work and copyright it as your own. Your college might have a policy though, on how its equipment is used and for what purpose.<br>

    <br>Hope it helps

  7. I use an Orion (not the mini) for general all-around use, I have given it quite enough roughing and it has withstood perfectly. I'm really happy with this pack.<br>

    This only comes in green, so I really didn't have a choice, but as for attention, all photo-gear draws attention and I do not think colour choice will make much of a difference, better trust your safe-keeping and not the colour; the other factor you mentioned I have never considered (again, I didn't have a choice, but I think with the closed cell foam these packs are lined heat/cold is pretty much blocked out (or at least slowed). So my suggestion would be, buy the colour you like the most.

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