Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Alfie-- Common sense is the best line of defense. Get rid of the Billingham bag. They look expensive and look like something expensive is in them. Get the small black Domke satchel bag. Better yet get a backpack like a billion students carry. Blend in. Don't leave your bag. I had a friend in transit to Cuba who put her bag of Leicas down in the Miami hotel lobby while checking in. She turned around and it was gone. Somebody in the hotel said, "oh yeah, that happens all the time here". Great. Keep the bag on your shoulder. Speaking of Billingham bags don't WEAR expensive stuff. Leave the Rolex at home and wear a cheap watch. Do NOT call attention to yourself. Sleeping in the hotel, triple lock the door. Hang something noisy on the doorknob. Don't discuss "leaving the cameras in the room" while you're in the lobby--somebody will hear you. If you're in a city known for thieves don't carry the bag at all. Carry your Leica under a baggy coat with the lenses and film in a pocket. That's what Leicas are made for. You've got one of the most inconspicuous cameras in the world, now YOU act inconspicuous. Oh, and some places you should just punt as they say. If you're going to Brazil it's probably best just to get a guide/driver/bodyguard. IF you don't want to do that at least replace the neckstrap with a chain (no kidding) so it can't be cut off of you. Good luck John Fulton > >http://teachnet.edb.utexas.edu/~leica/stolen.html has a full list of stolen >Leicas... what are some ways to prevent others from taking your Leica, say >while you're travelling or sleeping in a hotel? > >thanks again, >Alfie