pico Posted April 20, 2011 Share #1 Posted April 20, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Well, I just got the quote to fix the M9 that I wrecked in a bicycle crash. 1210 euro. Funny, but that is just a bit lower than my medical bill. I wonder if Luigi makes a protective case for the human body! Something like this for street shooting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 20, 2011 Posted April 20, 2011 Hi pico, Take a look here M9 Crash, Estimate. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
wda Posted April 20, 2011 Share #2 Posted April 20, 2011 There was quite a lot of damage. Are you accepting the quotation? More important, are you fit and well again? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griswold Posted April 20, 2011 Share #3 Posted April 20, 2011 Did you ever post photos of the camera? I saw your picture, that looked like a bad spill. I would be curious to see the camera if you haven't put up pictures. Thank you, George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted April 20, 2011 Share #4 Posted April 20, 2011 I know you're making a joke, but I'm sure you're aware that protective bicycle clothing is readily available and can be quite helpful...maybe not so much for shooting, though, but certainly more discreet than your link. Hope recovery is quick. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted April 20, 2011 Share #5 Posted April 20, 2011 Hi Pico I now understand your post about the wrist strap, I put the camera bag in to a metal shopping basket - held in basket with elastic strapping, the basket is clipped to bike. Unless an auto crushes the basket I'm not expecting any damage, beyond range finder re-calibration. But I cycle on the sidewalks, our US vsitors always query this, the answer is the police dont shoot people... Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Thompson Posted April 20, 2011 Share #6 Posted April 20, 2011 Well, I just got the quote to fix the M9 that I wrecked in a bicycle crash. 1210 euro. Funny, but that is just a bit lower than my medical bill. Think of it this way, Pico, you'll get a warranty for the camera repairs but did you get one for yourself? Hope you're mending well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted April 20, 2011 Share #7 Posted April 20, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) But I cycle on the sidewalks, our US vsitors always query this, the answer is the police dont shoot people... So what do they shoot? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted April 21, 2011 Think of it this way, Pico, you'll get a warranty for the camera repairs but did you get one for yourself? Hope you're mending well. No warranty. I had the M9 for a couple months and crashed by my own fault. Repair is $1,755 USD. End of case. Leica USA New Jersey. So be it for my being so my being foolish. But I do have an ] impression on my left side where the Leica branded me wth a huge bruise and broken rib. I will probably heal before the M9 comes back in a few weeks. Good work from Leica is worth waiting for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted April 21, 2011 Share #9 Posted April 21, 2011 Hi So if we tel you a really funny joke you will be writhing in agony, that is not good, sorry. Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted April 21, 2011 Share #10 Posted April 21, 2011 Well, I just got the quote to fix the M9 that I wrecked in a bicycle crash. 1210 euro. Funny, but that is just a bit lower than my medical bill. I'm sure Leica would have charged a lot more than this to work on you. Isn't there government run national camera health care in Germany? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted April 21, 2011 Share #11 Posted April 21, 2011 But I cycle on the sidewalks, our US vsitors always query this, the answer is the police dont shoot people... Pity. I'm afraid I don't have much time for anyone over the age of 12 cycling on the pavement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted April 21, 2011 Share #12 Posted April 21, 2011 Pity. I'm afraid I don't have much time for anyone over the age of 12 cycling on the pavement. Oh dear, start a thread on the subject on a cycle forum and it will run and run longer than a 'what's the best bag' thread here! The general concensus of opinion is that it is OK in certain circumstances. Some cycle paths are just a marked off section of the pavement, which most pedestrians give little notice to. I cycle to work now, and there are two sections of very busy road where there is a marked cycle lane, and it is most often blocked by cars ignoring it, at two tricky junctions, so I nip up onto the pavement, to either avoid the junction or until I can get back onto the road. I disagree with people who cycle on pavements which are busy with people, and where there is no reason not to cycle on the road however. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted April 21, 2011 Share #13 Posted April 21, 2011 I disagree with people who cycle on pavements which are busy with people, and where there is no reason not to cycle on the road however. I am NOT a cyclist but it never ceases to amaze me how little regard for cyclists most motorists have. Personally, I have utter sympathy with any cyclist on a pavement. Last year I was hooted at and flashed at for refusing to overtake a cyclist where it was patently obvious that to do so would have been dangerous. Pico - do you have any pix of the damaged camera? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share #14 Posted April 21, 2011 Pity. I'm afraid I don't have much time for anyone over the age of 12 cycling on the pavement. With the Americans' penchant to drive even a few blocks, our sidewalks are hardly used except in the downtown area. A police friend of mine said they view bicycling to consider whether the individual is being prudent and reasonable. He said that he's never heard of someone being asked to not ride on the sidewalk in our little town. I'm sure it is different in congested cities. We have a law here that anyone using the road must stop for pedestrians waiting on the street to cross, but not for bicycles, however they very often do stop for bicycles. Why just the other day, a cop car stopped for me to let me cross on my bike. Minnesotans are generally quite civil that way. Regarding the camera - well, I built a protective box for it which bolts on the rack behind the seat. It is wrapped inside with 1/2" sealed-cell aircraft sound proofing. Seems obsessive until I consider recent history. ...and the camera repair - I'll bet it comes back better than new. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_S Posted April 21, 2011 Share #15 Posted April 21, 2011 Hi Pico A handlebar bag placed between drop handlebars would provide a good degree of protection for your repaired camera while allowing quick access for taking photographs. Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted April 23, 2011 Share #16 Posted April 23, 2011 Hi Pico A handlebar bag placed between drop handlebars would provide a good degree of protection for your repaired camera while allowing quick access for taking photographs. Nick I tried a handlebar bag but abandoned the idea because the vibration caused excessive bag shake. If carrying just one camera a small padded shoulder bag is better. dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted April 23, 2011 Share #17 Posted April 23, 2011 I tried a handlebar bag but abandoned the idea because the vibration caused excessive bag shake. If carrying just one camera a small padded shoulder bag is better. dunk Shoulder bag is ok until you fall off, cycle slower over rough surfaces, reduce front tyre air pressure, get a bike with front suspension... Use more soft foam in bike basket. Insure camera. Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted April 23, 2011 Share #18 Posted April 23, 2011 But on a bike, a shoulder bag is best worn hanging from the opposite shoulder and tucked just behind the hip ... contents unlikely to suffer damage in event of fall ... my Leica Minilux was carried thus when I was involved in a head on collision with another cyclist (she was on the wrong side of a cycle path on a blind underpass bend) ... I was severely bruised ... My shoulder bag took none of the impact as was supported on my lower back. dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted April 23, 2011 Share #19 Posted April 23, 2011 But on a bike, a shoulder bag is best worn hanging from the opposite shoulder and tucked just behind the hip ... contents unlikely to suffer damage in event of fall ... my Leica Minilux was carried thus when I was involved in a head on collision with another cyclist (she was on the wrong side of a cycle path on a blind underpass bend) ... I was severely bruised ... My shoulder bag took none of the impact as was supported on my lower back. dunk Alas I was thinking of personal damage to cyclist, kidneys or ribs, etc... The soft foam is to reduce high frequency vibration that will unscrew fine threaded screws and lens rings, normally I 'tack' such with nail varnish, but they can still come undone. If you come off then the photo kit may be damaged, only costs money... Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share #20 Posted April 23, 2011 Alas I was thinking of personal damage to cyclist, kidneys or ribs, etc... I broke a rib where the camera was between me and the ground when I fell, and then I rolled and the bike came down on me, then I rolled again on top of the bike. Bikes have all kinds of sharp points. It hurts to laugh, so I'm fostering the grumpy side of my personality. It doesn't really work. Anyway, the M9 goes into a padded lockable box bolted (using fender bolts) to the rear deck. For now, or until I get some confidence back - or get a Luigi case. ...saving up right now to replace the old 35mm Summilux. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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