Andi_77 Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share #81 Posted October 19, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) There are devices that can read the electronic code from key fob lockers and people sit in parking lots with them. Lock the doors manually. Also do not move items to the trunk (boot) in the lot. Do it before you get there. I always put things in the trunk before I leave, I never do it when I stop somewhere... And the thieves broke a window, they didn't use any electronic thingie. I guess I've just been unlucky... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CrisRose Posted October 22, 2013 Share #82 Posted October 22, 2013 Utterly disgusting. I'd be heartbroken in your situation. Damn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_S Posted October 25, 2013 Share #83 Posted October 25, 2013 First, the number of 50 was based on the point that you were writing about "European jurisdictions", not "EU jurisdictions" (number of EU countries: 19; number of European countries: 46 or something) There are 28 member states of the European Union. In Athens, the Leica dealer was able to return a stolen M film camera to its owner after some years when he recognized in their shop window, it had been through several owners since the original theft. Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted November 2, 2013 Share #84 Posted November 2, 2013 Coming back to this thread and sending good thoughts in your direction. Don't let this incident kill the dream, keep it alive. Misfortune can and will happen to any of us. Your loss pains me, but it would be more painful to kill the dream! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Valdemar Posted November 3, 2013 Share #85 Posted November 3, 2013 After you get the car fixed go back and park there again. Maybe they could't carry the tripod with all the other stuff and they need it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photojazz Posted November 3, 2013 Share #86 Posted November 3, 2013 Sorry Andi. not much can be said that hasn't already. We always hope this doesn't happen to us, but we are all "this close" to having it happen all the time. My daughter had expensive stereo gear stolen from her car once, at an apartment complex. It happens. When I go to the mountains, I try to pre-plan what my plan is for the day before I leave, and take my things with me accordingly. You just can't plan on leaving gear in the car at hiking stops, or anywhere like that where your car is out of sight. I already know what they do. They stop, crow bar break, grab, and run. So I cannot leave my car when mountains are not very busy with traffic. Even then, you are still vulnerable, but not as much so. Take that M with you everywhere you go, whatever you get. I suggest a backpack carry system, that you never leave unattended. The Leica form factor is one of the things that appeals to me about Leica, it's easier to carry all with me. My Nikon gear, I can't say that about. I stopped at a clothing store the other day while in the mountains, I carried my Leica gear with me into the store. Even though parked in a busy space, I still didn't trust it. It was inconvenience, but I still have my gear. Best of luck getting past this. Learn from it, and move on. Use that secure lock feature on BMW trunk space if possible in future too. I think you call that the boot. Doug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lethbrp Posted November 7, 2013 Share #87 Posted November 7, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi Andi, Very sorry to read about your loss. I know how you feel, I had a robbery last week and the thieves stole pretty much all my Nikon gear (Pro bodies, 13 pro lenses, flashes and radian triggers), I lost almost £30k of gear. Hopefully, the insurance will cover it (I hope!). If so, I'm considering the switch to Leica. I just can't stand lugging around all that weight anymore. Best Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 7, 2013 Share #88 Posted November 7, 2013 Welcome Sorry for your loss, but indeed an opportunity for a sea change. Do consider your needs balanced against the characteristics of the Leica system. There are plenty of pros over here of various disciplines who can give you valuable advice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lethbrp Posted November 8, 2013 Share #89 Posted November 8, 2013 Welcome Sorry for your loss, but indeed an opportunity for a sea change. Do consider your needs balanced against the characteristics of the Leica system. There are plenty of pros over here of various disciplines who can give you valuable advice. Hi Jaap, Thank you for the advice. Photography is not my living, just a serious hobby, but I would certainly appreciate the advice from experience Leica users. I do have a nagging question, that I'm trying to get my head around. I was thinking of starting with the M 240 and .95 50mm. As I understand the camera, the viewfinder is optimised to 50mm. So my question is, how do people compose when using wider angle/longer lenses. I appreciate that you can get the FV2 and the 240 has live view, but these are new to the Leica world as I understand it, so what is the technique people use? Best Regards Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted November 8, 2013 Share #90 Posted November 8, 2013 As I understand the camera, the viewfinder is optimised to 50mm. So my question is, how do people compose when using wider angle/longer lenses. Pete, the RF isn't optimised to any particular focal length. The view through the finder is independent of the lens used and you compose using framelines provided for focal lengths from 28-135mm or an external viewfinder for shorter focal lengths. If you haven't tried an RF before I suggest that you get down to your nearest Leica dealer and spend some time with an RF camera. It really is a different way of seeing things then you will be used to with an SLR. That's not to say that you can't get used to an RF quite quickly but I'd recommend not diving in too quickly or too deep (typ 240 + Noctilux F0.95) straight away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lethbrp Posted November 8, 2013 Share #91 Posted November 8, 2013 Pete, the RF isn't optimised to any particular focal length. The view through the finder is independent of the lens used and you compose using framelines provided for focal lengths from 28-135mm or an external viewfinder for shorter focal lengths. If you haven't tried an RF before I suggest that you get down to your nearest Leica dealer and spend some time with an RF camera. It really is a different way of seeing things then you will be used to with an SLR. That's not to say that you can't get used to an RF quite quickly but I'd recommend not diving in too quickly or too deep (typ 240 + Noctilux F0.95) straight away. Thank you Ian for taking the time to respond. It sounds wise advice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 8, 2013 Share #92 Posted November 8, 2013 Hi Jaap, Thank you for the advice. Photography is not my living, just a serious hobby, but I would certainly appreciate the advice from experience Leica users. I do have a nagging question, that I'm trying to get my head around. I was thinking of starting with the M 240 and .95 50mm. As I understand the camera, the viewfinder is optimised to 50mm. So my question is, how do people compose when using wider angle/longer lenses. I appreciate that you can get the FV2 and the 240 has live view, but these are new to the Leica world as I understand it, so what is the technique people use? Best Regards Pete I would not advise you to start out with the Noctilux. That is admittedly a marvellous lens, but it is also a specialist lens that has a bit of a learning curve. My advice would be to ease yourself into the system with a simple Summicron 35 and after a few weeks/months take it from there. It is really a whole different ball game coming from a DSLR or similar. You might not even want the Noctilux - I don't. For my style of shooting the Summilux 50 asph is the optimal lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffreyg Posted November 8, 2013 Share #93 Posted November 8, 2013 Agree fully. I would even recommend the Summicron, as the extra DOF will be useful, and the loss of the one stop not so important. The 'crons are smaller as well, allowing for more comfortable handling (and storing under the coat). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WPalank Posted November 8, 2013 Share #94 Posted November 8, 2013 And I, sorry for your loss. Can you please explain why you state that the iPad is untraceable? Case in point. I had never turned on "Find my iPhone" on a first generation iPad I had. It was stolen. I called Apple Service and because I had registered the product, he turned it on remotely. My choice was to add a numerical password (I had never done so before) so that when the person attempted a connection, it made a loud noise, locked it without erasin data, and send me an email to the location. It did, I found the location and on the first house I knocked on I found a Chinese gentleman who had bought it at a Flea Market in Oakland. On producing the device, I entered the code which unlocked the device and I was on my way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbannon Posted November 15, 2013 Share #95 Posted November 15, 2013 Terrible. Sorry for your loss. I hope insurance comes through. If car insurance does not cover sometimes homeowners insurance will cover your loss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_42 Posted November 21, 2013 Share #96 Posted November 21, 2013 Hi Andi, very sorry to hear about that - and even if it´s to late for you: NEVER EVER LET ANY WIFI DEVICE IN THE CAR!!!!!! A friend of mines laptop was stolen out of the car and the police told us there there exist devices where they can ping them and the devices will answer - even shutdown, sleep mode or whatever. So, from outside they know if it might be interesting ... all the best! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsydaus Posted November 26, 2013 Share #97 Posted November 26, 2013 Maybe Leica can help this poor guy out with an at-cost replacement? C'mon Leica! Let this guy live his dream! As for the paid website that tracks photos on the Internet, how much does this cost? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted November 26, 2013 Share #98 Posted November 26, 2013 The viewfinder is best for 35 or 50 mm lenses. The rangefinder works with all lenses although teles,90 and 135, are more critical to focus. Digital M are all .68 rather than .72 magnification probably to accommodate the thicker body. If you favor teles and use film, .85 finer is best. .58 for wide angle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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