I know the thread was going down hill, but I was interested in what other people feel about setting up their cameras, putting a dark-cloth over their heads, and getting so engrossed that you wouldn't notice if an elephant walked up outside the image circle. I have thought about a rear-view mirror, the dog would make me feel safer if he didn't eat my bag. How do others seriously deal with leaving t he bag behind you and being totally exposed under the dark cloth? A 35mm SLR is a club, but a view camera turns you into an ostrich -- or just as vulnerable. Dean