Guest Posted July 22, 2011 Share #21 Posted July 22, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have been there in May earlier this year - and had much fun on taking photos with my M9. Moscow is not really different from any other big city - it's like always a question of preparation and personal behaviour, but not of the camera you are taking with you. regards, Holger Hi and thank you for posting.Some nice pictures.Its somewhere I have always been interested in visiting.If I do go I will take my M8 plus MATE as I prefer the range of the MATE on the M8 as against my M9. Brian;) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LuxBob Posted July 22, 2011 Share #22 Posted July 22, 2011 Why is it when someone asks this type of question (i.e. the Milan thread) everyone goes into smart-ass-sarcasm mode? It makes the Leica crowd seem like a real hostile bunch. If you spend the same time taking pictures than replying with useless sarcasm on online forums the photography world would be a better place. @bono0272 I hope you enjoy your trip to Moscow, I personally have never been there. Just take the usual precautions. If you are really concerned, cover your LCD screen to make it look like a film camera. Use black tape to cover the red dot and M9 engraving. Or maybe do something like what this guy did. I suspect that more thieves in Moscow now understand the value of Leica gear after the recent burglary of the Leica store in Moscow. Have a safe journey. Because this is not the Middle ages and if people are wealthy enough to buy an M9 but are ridiculously naive they have led an extremely sheltered life and it is time to grow up. OMG they might not even be able to buy the right shade of nail polish - give me a big goddam break. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted July 22, 2011 Share #23 Posted July 22, 2011 Just be extra vigilant and sensible in your behaviour. Keep your kit as small as possible leaving your least used lens in the hotel safe, provided you have time to return to any subjects where that lens was absolutely needed. In practice, you can always find a work-around solution if your wide angle lens is not with you. It is amazing how much you can do with just a 35 and one medium telephoto lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted July 22, 2011 Share #24 Posted July 22, 2011 I experimented and got a Pacsafe Carry Safe 100 straps for each of the M7s. They are sturdy and easy to use after a bit of break-in. The straps incorporate two wires inside the leather straps to keep a thief from cutting the strap to steal it from your carry. They also have covered handy screw-lock clip-offs, should you want to take the strap off without mucking with the strap lugs. I wrote of this before, then someone here drew a vision off a scooter riding thief attempting to cut the strap and steal the camera as he whizzed by, thereby dragging me down the road. There's always someone with such imagination. ...that was me. Daft idea then, daft idea now. As daft as taping the dot and pretending that it makes you in some way inconspicous. Behave like a victim, you will be a victim. Look like a victim, you will be a victim. Pay attention to your surroundings, use some common sense, don't look like a wallet on legs, insure your property and have a damn good time. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve33 Posted July 23, 2011 Share #25 Posted July 23, 2011 Moscow safe for leica....read this:http://leicarumors.com/2011/07/09/leica-store-in-moscow-robbed.aspx/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+LeicaRumors+%28LeicaRumors.com%29 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted July 23, 2011 Share #26 Posted July 23, 2011 No, it isn't safe to take your Leica anywhere. Give it away now... Seriously, you should be fine. I have found very few people apart from other photographers even recognize a Leica. But it would be worth making sure you have adequate insurance for your visit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted July 23, 2011 Share #27 Posted July 23, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) ...that was me. Daft idea then, daft idea now. As daft as taping the dot and pretending that it makes you in some way inconspicous. Behave like a victim, you will be a victim. Look like a victim, you will be a victim. Pay attention to your surroundings, use some common sense, don't look like a wallet on legs, insure your property and have a damn good time. Regards, Bill Having being a resident of the South Side of Chicago (53rd @Blackstone) where the Blackstone Rangers were better than the civic cops, I can relate to the "don't look like" (a victim.) Of course, carrying a Colt 1911 in a shoulder holster helped the morale a bit. Then I moved to beautiful rural Minnesota. Short story version. Don't carry now. No need Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bono0272 Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share #28 Posted October 12, 2011 Hi everyone I am backed from Moscow for a while. Thank you for all your comments and suggestions. I did tape the logo and M9 engraving on my camera, so far there was no bad thing happening on me. Here to share some photos from Moscow with you: http://www.fotop.net/littlecow/Moscow Thanks a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacarape Posted October 12, 2011 Share #29 Posted October 12, 2011 I carried an MP and a 35 Lux ASPH all over Lagos, and on the back of an Okada, daily. Life is never safe. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/157543-is-that-safe-to-bring-a-leica-to-moscow/?do=findComment&comment=1816454'>More sharing options...
bono0272 Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share #30 Posted October 13, 2011 I carried an MP and a 35 Lux ASPH all over Lagos, and on the back of an Okada, daily. Life is never safe. Nice photos! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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