arvin Posted December 17, 2016 Share #1 Posted December 17, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi all, I just wanna inform all members that my camera were stolen on a Greyhound Bus by someone who simply paid cash to get on. This happened on the 14th of December 2016, between 6.45pm - 7.30pm in Vancouver! Item stolen includes a Leica M, serial number : 4808636 Leica 35mm Summilux, serial number: 4222935 A Artisan Easy Slider, A thumbs up, a Artsan half case. Camera can be replaced, but I also lost a SD card full of memories!! I should have back it up to my portable drive! If anyone come across to this camera and lens, my contact details is +61 428 328 808 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cirke Posted December 17, 2016 Share #2 Posted December 17, 2016 I just wanna inform all members that my camera were stolen on a Greyhound Bus by someone who simply paid cash to get on. You mean a kind of order ? it's crazy ! Normally this is not the kind of attitude of the Leica users Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted December 17, 2016 Share #3 Posted December 17, 2016 With the regularity of lost Leica's we should have a sticky thread with all the usual advice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arvin Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted December 17, 2016 Oops, I meant someone stole my camera and lens from my backpack on a Greyhound bus, departing from Whistler to Vancouver. He basically pull my backpack from the shelf above me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted December 17, 2016 Share #5 Posted December 17, 2016 Oops, I meant someone stole my camera and lens from my backpack on a Greyhound bus, departing from Whistler to Vancouver. He basically pull my backpack from the shelf above me! @arvin - I am sorry for the loss of your camera and lens; I can only imagine how upsetting an incident of this kind must be. I am hoing that your stolen gear was insured. Saying this after the theft is not intended as Monday morning quarterbacking but whenever traveling by bus, train, airlines or any form of public transport a locking case for cameras and lenses is mandatory to prevent theft. That, and making sure your locked case is stowed within your line of sight and watching the other passengers like a hawk whenever they get into the overhead bin where your gear is stowed. In today's world, trusting in the integrity and honesty of your so-called fellow passengers is a sure way to end up with stolen cameras and lenses. At present, I am using a Lowepro Pro Roller for travel. There is no way to lock it so I modified it by installing a "D" ring on two sides of the case which I run a cable through and lock with a padlock. It is not elegant looking, but it is effective. Pelican, Zero Halliburton and HPRC make hard cases for camera kit that are lockable to keep out inflight thieves who seem to be more active these days than in the past. I am hoping that Father Christmas will leave one of these under the tree this Christmas: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/863876-REG/HPRC_HPRC2550WFBLUE_2550_Wheeled_Hard_Case.html This case has two tabs near the latches that will accept padlocks when closed, securing the contents from thieves. Of course, a smaller case for less gear is an option. I have a Pelican 1500 case that is about the size of a briefcase (although it is thicker) which will carry two M bodies and several lenses. There are smaller sizes such as the Pelican 1300 or the HPRC 2300F that will hold a single camera and lens, if that is the extent of your kit at present. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblutter Posted December 18, 2016 Share #6 Posted December 18, 2016 I recc using a using a beat up old shoulder bag that doesn't scream $ or camera & wouldn't likely catch a thief's eye Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanGeist Posted December 18, 2016 Share #7 Posted December 18, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Oops, I meant someone stole my camera and lens from my backpack on a Greyhound bus, departing from Whistler to Vancouver. He basically pull my backpack from the shelf above me! That's why my camera bag is never at a shelf while traveling with public services. Learn your lesson and hopefully you get your M back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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