Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 >