Londonmember Posted February 3, 2014 Share #61 Posted February 3, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) And Ankara? Or, other Turkish cities?I can say, no one knows the Leica brand in Turkey. For that reason theifs love bigger bodies like Canon, Nikon, etc. I never have a problem with my Leica M in Turkey. By the way, the Rome case is related with poor countries of the Europe. Northern countries are much more safer than sub-Swiss countries. You can't compare Athens and Oslo. I too travel a lot, and like street photography with my M in various places like Istanbul, Athens, Rome, London, Washington, San Francisco, New York. My suggestions. 1. Relax, if you're in the 'street photography' zone you will already be very aware of your surroundings and will likely not look like a 'target'. 2. stick to one body and one or two lenses. Leave the rest in the safe at the hotel with your wallet and any expensive watches etc. 3. Dress down, jeans, comfortable shoes. 4. Have insurance so if you run into problem just take the easy option. No heroics... 5. small non- photography looking bag for the street, that can be swung in front of the body and protected in crowds. Camera with the strap wrapped around the wrist and held in one hand, potentially under a coat. NOT along out in front like a trophy or casually over the shoulder asking to be taken. 6. if you feel uncomfortable, stow the camera in the bag and walk purposefully. Likewise don't flash the gear about on public transport or get on and off with it on show. 7. If you want to 'be a tourist' and not be so alert, take a small 'tourist camera' - to be honest you're not likely to take anything with a Leica in these places that you couldn't have snapped just as well with a £500 camera.... I view the cost of my annual cover as an 'overhead' for taking expensive gear into some potentially gritty places. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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earleygallery Posted February 3, 2014 Share #62 Posted February 3, 2014 7. If you want to 'be a tourist' and not be so alert, take a small 'tourist camera' - to be honest you're not likely to take anything with a Leica in these places that you couldn't have snapped just as well with a £500 camera.... Can you expand on this point as I don't understand what you mean. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonmember Posted February 3, 2014 Share #63 Posted February 3, 2014 Can you expand on this point as I don't understand what you mean. I have a small cheap (compared to M) AF camera (Olympus OMD E-M5) that I carry around to social events, holiday trips. Things where photography will be a very minor part of things, but I might want to grab couple of things for the memory. Some people would use their phone for this I put trips to touristy places in this category. Before Xmas we spent a weekend in Granada, and enjoyed taking some shots at the Alhambra. Nice memories, and some nice images, but not what I personally do for my serious photography. I won't print it, show it or exhibit it. The OMD was great for this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest odeon Posted February 3, 2014 Share #64 Posted February 3, 2014 2. stick to one body and one or two lenses. Leave the rest in the safe at the hotel with your wallet and any expensive watches etc. What a good idea! I never trust hotels, and their safes. Five stars never charm me. For example a famous hotel... Arts Hotel in Barcelona. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
~lumiere Posted February 4, 2014 Share #65 Posted February 4, 2014 I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your camera. What a terrible situation. Hearing about your experience makes me feel quite nervous about walking around with a Leica camera in places that I don't know but would like to photograph. I hope you are able to find your camera and lens. All the best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
~lumiere Posted February 4, 2014 Share #66 Posted February 4, 2014 Dave, that is devastating news. I am sorry. I hope you reported it to local police and obtained a record of that fact. Also report the theft to your insurance company and Leica who will record the serial numbers and last ownership. Although not always possible, I avoid all crowd/crush situations because you lose most personal sensory warning signals against a noisy vibrating background. But that won't help you retrieve your M9. I am sorry about asking this question given that this is not the main topic of the threat but it is tangentially related. I am wondering if you had insurance for your camera, and if you did how did it work in processing a claim. I am new to Leica..I appreciate your thoughts. Kindest regards, LLS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Morte Posted February 5, 2014 Share #67 Posted February 5, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have a small cheap (compared to M) AF camera (Olympus OMD E-M5) that I carry around to social events, holiday trips. Things where photography will be a very minor part of things, but I might want to grab couple of things for the memory. Some people would use their phone for this I put trips to touristy places in this category. Before Xmas we spent a weekend in Granada, and enjoyed taking some shots at the Alhambra. Nice memories, and some nice images, but not what I personally do for my serious photography. I won't print it, show it or exhibit it. The OMD was great for this. You obviously travel different than I do, - for me everywhere I go is a photo op so why did I buy the Leica? - to be left at home, - definitely not! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonmember Posted February 5, 2014 Share #68 Posted February 5, 2014 You obviously travel different than I do, - for me everywhere I go is a photo op so why did I buy the Leica? - to be left at home, - definitely not! Its a personal thing. If I travel alone to do some photography the Leica comes, even if its alongside a business trip. If its purely a business or social trip with no 'photography time', I may not take the Leica (or indeed any camera). I find trying to concentrate on proper photography IMPOSSIBLE in these circumstances. I end up with a lot of boring snaps and I find that discouraging. So I've learnt to separate, even if I only get out for a couple of hours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Valdemar Posted February 6, 2014 Share #69 Posted February 6, 2014 I have been to numerous dangerous cities all around the world. I usually carry a full Billingham bag filled with a Leica and a dozen lenses. I also have an insert for the bag where I put all my cash, my passport, credit cards, and even the details of my bank account. My bag is labelled "Leica Bag", with a large, silk-screened image of a Leica on it, so I do not forget what is in it. I also wear a photo vest and a fanny pack, filled with local currency for easy access. But what shocks me is that it seems that in almost every city, some woman has completely removed my pants! It happens when I least expect it. I suppose I look like some sort of dim-witted fool who is easy to target. One minute I am minding my own business, snapping some local scene with my Leica, and then, suddenly, my pants are removed. This is outrageous. I have reported the color, size, brand of my pants, and noted that my full name is neatly printed on a label inside the trousers, but as yet I have never had any of my pants returned to me. These devious foreign women are expert at removing pants, be on your guard at all times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Valdemar Posted February 6, 2014 Share #70 Posted February 6, 2014 PS: Once, in Rome, I was sure I saw a man walking in the street wearing my stolen pants. I yelled "Hey You, Luigi! STOP RIGHT THERE! GIVE ME BACK MY PANTS!!" The man looked at me and ran. I am sure they were my pants. This man did not return them to me. I find this behavior typical of foreigners. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted February 6, 2014 Share #71 Posted February 6, 2014 But what shocks me is that it seems that in almost every city, some woman has completely removed my pants! Well, now we all know what sort of establishments you like going to when you're away from home! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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