Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ernie Nitka said: >David - thanks for sharing this story. My pleasure. And, it's OK to laugh, Ernie I did. It was either that, or cry! Actually, I was of mixed minds when Kindermann announced they could fix the 90 and 180. After all, a replacement of the 90 would have gained me the new ASPH 90, and replacement of the 180 would have meant jumping from f4 to f2.8. But then again, I prefer the f4, for lightness, when travelling. >I am now in >the process of sending in a detailed camera rider to my insurance company - >was long outdated - had insured cameras that I no longer owned and left off >some that needed to be on it. Smart man! >I use a company that will pay out - with a >rider- for anything that goes wrong including theft, loss, damage Yup, these riders (sometimes called 'floaters') cover everything - even accidental damage by your own hand - so long as it's not deliberate. I damaged the R5's mirror box when sitting in a Bangkok pub, having a few beers at the end of a long, very hot day. The camera was in my lap and when it came time to go - I stood up! I blame this stupidity on the beer! :) Any LUG'er who doesn't have this kind of coverage (it can be added to just about any residential policy so long as you're not a pro) they should get it! Of course, in my case, I'm not sure the use of the term "Camera Floater" was a good choice! - ---------- David Young | Experience gained varies directly Victoria, CANADA | with equipment ruined. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html