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[quote=GRIZ326,240724]There is very little crime in China - however pick-pocketing and other forms of thievery sound common from hearing people talk about them (I've never had a problem). Because of the supposedly rampant pick-pocketing, there is a belief/saying that what you carry on your back is theirs and what you carry on your front is yours. That's a reference to people wearing backpacks backwards while walking around to prevent theft of their stuff.

If you are a serious photographer and will derive great pleasure from taking pictures of China, then you have to bring your camera equipment. ...and if your serious that means your gadget bag has to be full.

You will stick out like a sore-thumb with that kind of gear, but I do not believe you will be mobbed just because you are taking pictures. I probably saw only one or two tourist/photographers while I was traveling this summer and they were not carrying anything as fancy as what you describe.

Your gear will be at risk when you setup your tripod to take a perfect shot and forget about all of the stuff still on the ground in your pack. It is probably safe in your hotel room, unless it is a hostel (from the guests) or really low rents.

Be certain to bring a variety of haze filters because you'll need to cut some terribly thick pollution. Also keep in mind that China (every place I have been) is oppressively hot in the summer months so really try to travel light. 
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