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Subject: Re: [Leica] Stolen Leicas--how do you prevent that from happening?
From: Andrew Schroter <schroter@optonline.net>
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 00:07:44 -0700
References: <4D2DC4211C50D311A64C0008C75D6BC507EDE32B@m07.ibx.com> <p05100301b7b2e0f8e25a@[216.192.226.43]>

I've taken my Leica to several cities in Brazil and have never had a
problem.
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "John R. Fulton Jr." <JRFjr@compuserve.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2001 11:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Stolen Leicas--how do you prevent that from happening?


> 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
>

In reply to: Message from "Wang, Albert" <Albert.Wang@ibx.com> ([Leica] Stolen Leicas--how do you prevent that from happening?)
Message from "John R. Fulton Jr." <JRFjr@compuserve.com> (Re: [Leica] Stolen Leicas--how do you prevent that from happening?)