Sacrificing your health for the health of your Leica

[tappan]

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Yesterday I fell. It HURT. I was running across the street and my foot went into a hole in the street. I went down hard. I was carrying an M9 and 50mm Summilux. My elbow and knee and, most especially, my hip feel sore and scraped today. When I fell, I instinctively raised my hand that was holding the Leica. I did not even have to think about protecting it. The Leica would be protected. I guess the thought of the repair bill was enough to act this way :-) . The camera came out of this very well. Just a small scratch/dent in on the bottom (battery) plate and a small dent/scratch on the Summilux built-in lens hood.

Mark

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[MarkP]

Well my friend fell down some stairs with his M9 in hand - the camera was fine but the arm was fractured - priorities .

[rramesh]

And you get fixed faster in any hospital than your camera in Solms.

[tobey bilek]

Over the years I have learned

 

Secure the camera so it can not fall. It can not fall from the floor to a table or from the floor mat to the car seat. Got kids, secure in a protective bag.

 

I have fallen too many time on slippery wet leaves and half buried tree roots. The Leica is either in the bag or actively taking pictures.

[Guest]

Well my friend fell down some stairs with his M9 in hand - the camera was fine but the arm was fractured - priorities .

 

I think you have your priorities wrong,big style :roll eyes:

In about 4 years time your M9 will me worth £1000 if you are lucky .Get it insured and swop your used M9 "which is only worth about £2500 in part ex" today,for an M240 if you use a good new for old policy.No brainer.

BrianP