Manolo Laguillo Posted February 19, 2017 Share #1 Posted February 19, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yesterday, at 19.50, a young man on a motorbike took my S(006) by the belt when I was holding the camera on my hand. I was almost entering through my house's door, the key was already in the hole. He came from behind me, and I'm sure he was planning how to do it since a couple of minutes before. It's unbelievable, because I usually work in the outskirts of Barcelona, where theoretically it's less safe than in the heart of the city, and I've never had any problems at all, and this had to happen just in front of my house. I've already made the declaration before the police, in order to be payed by the insurance. But even if I recover the camera's total value this is a situation, because I'm in the middle of different commissions... The lens is/was a 45mm f.4 Pentax SMC 6x7. That's a cheap lens, I actually own another copy. But the adapter is expensive: the Zörk Pro-Shift one. It costs about 1500 euros. Here are the Serial Numbers: Leica S (006) Serial Nr. 4686864 Lens Pentax SMC 6x7 45mm f.4 Serial Nr. 8590190 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Doc Henry Posted February 19, 2017 Share #2 Posted February 19, 2017 Manolo, not good news. It happens everywhere I have never experienced this kind of theftAnyway do not forget that there are people watching us and I am not a paranoid. Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alo Ako Posted February 19, 2017 Share #3 Posted February 19, 2017 Oh, manolo, shit happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted February 19, 2017 Share #4 Posted February 19, 2017 Sad newa. I hope they get your gear back. Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manolo Laguillo Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted February 19, 2017 Manolo, not good news. It happens everywhere I have never experienced this kind of theft Anyway do not forget that there are people watching us and I am not a paranoid. Henry You are right. This guy was following me... We need to be very careful. And there is a problem with a long strap: with no strap at all he would have not been able to catch the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 19, 2017 Share #6 Posted February 19, 2017 And there is a problem with a long strap: with no strap at all he would have not been able to catch the camera. But he might have chosen to attack you in the process. It's just stuff....be thankful you're fine. And good that you carry insurance; many do not. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted February 19, 2017 Share #7 Posted February 19, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) You are right. This guy was following me... We need to be very careful. And there is a problem with a long strap: with no strap at all he would have not been able to catch the camera. Manolo , all my cameras have a handgrip , no strap , when I finish shooting I put inside my Billingh. bag. Have you an insurance ? but I think you don't get back the entire price of the camera Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albireo_double Posted February 19, 2017 Share #8 Posted February 19, 2017 Buy yourself a big dog, as an accessory to your Leica. Dogo Argentino, if you prefer your Leicas in silver; Cane Corso, if you prefer black. I hope you get your camera back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manolo Laguillo Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted February 19, 2017 But he might have chosen to attack you in the process. It's just stuff....be thankful you're fine. And good that you carry insurance; many do not. Jeff Right, just stuff. I don't think he might have attack me, because here in this city that method is very unusual: there are lots of tourists to chose from. Let's see tomorrow what the insurance company thinks... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentShutter Posted February 19, 2017 Share #10 Posted February 19, 2017 Sorry to hear such things. It always makes me angery when people have no respect from foreign property or use physical force without care how that effects and dramatice the victims....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muscardino Posted February 19, 2017 Share #11 Posted February 19, 2017 I am sorry about the subtraction, Manolo. I think that the solution will be able to come for what you could obtain with the insurance company. Sadly it is slightly probable that the police recover the camera. The big cameras always have the problem of attracting the thieves. With the Hasselblad I have had slightly agreeable episodes (though they have never stolen it from me). Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manolo Laguillo Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted February 19, 2017 I am sorry about the subtraction, Manolo. I think that the solution will be able to come for what you could obtain with the insurance company. Sadly it is slightly probable that the police recover the camera. The big cameras always have the problem of attracting the thieves. With the Hasselblad I have had slightly agreeable episodes (though they have never stolen it from me). Regards Thank you, friends, for your words. I was lucky that the lens was this cheap Pentax 6x7 45mm, instead of one of the 2 other lenses I own, the 70 Summarit or the Vario-Elmar 30-90... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted February 20, 2017 Share #13 Posted February 20, 2017 Ah this sucks Manolo, really sorry to hear. It seems there have been some lucky people on forums who have found their gear after been stolen, hope you have some luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted February 20, 2017 Share #14 Posted February 20, 2017 I'm sorry to hear this Manolo. More than the loss is the sense of violation by such an act. Most importantly you didn't come to harm. I hope it sorts itself out for you. Kind regards, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deliberate1 Posted February 20, 2017 Share #15 Posted February 20, 2017 Manolo, my regrets over the theft of your camera. When something like this happens to me,I will often share the details for benefit of those who might experience a similar situation, in the hopes they might avoid it. From your description I understood that you had your camera in your hand and the thief grabbed the loose strap which allowed him to dislodge it from your grip? If so, the lesson is not to have dangling strap, ever, when camera is in hand, and either remove it altogether or wrap it around the hand. Perhaps replacing strap with a hand strap that would secure camera to the wrist would be an option. That might discourage the grab and snatch thief. I do hope that you did not lose any work, which, unlike a camera, sometimes cannot be replaced. Thank you for posting. It is all to easy to forget that there are bad people who will strike when least expected. Your story is a cautionary tale for all of us who wish you well. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertknappmd Posted February 20, 2017 Share #16 Posted February 20, 2017 Terrible news indeed but as many have said..It is only an object.. You are OK, albeit upset... With the insurance money you can upgrade to an 007 and still have some $$ to spare! Albert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manolo Laguillo Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share #17 Posted February 20, 2017 Manolo, my regrets over the theft of your camera. When something like this happens to me,I will often share the details for benefit of those who might experience a similar situation, in the hopes they might avoid it. From your description I understood that you had your camera in your hand and the thief grabbed the loose strap which allowed him to dislodge it from your grip? If so, the lesson is not to have dangling strap, ever, when camera is in hand, and either remove it altogether or wrap it around the hand. Perhaps replacing strap with a hand strap that would secure camera to the wrist would be an option. That might discourage the grab and snatch thief. I do hope that you did not lose any work, which, unlike a camera, sometimes cannot be replaced. Thank you for posting. It is all to easy to forget that there are bad people who will strike when least expected. Your story is a cautionary tale for all of us who wish you well. David That was my purpose when posting, telling my experience, so that others learn without having to suffer :-) :-)... Thank you for expressing it so well, David. That's it: never, ever, let the strap hang. If there is no strap, the possibility of dragging the camera disappears. On my M246 the strap is now reduced to the absolute minimum... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3D-D0T Posted February 23, 2017 Share #18 Posted February 23, 2017 I'm sorry this happened to you. Have you heard back from the police? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relms Posted February 24, 2017 Share #19 Posted February 24, 2017 Manolo, thankfully you carried insurance and had your serial numbers recorded for ready reference. This incident is unfortunate, but you were wise to be so well prepared for the possibility. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manolo Laguillo Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share #20 Posted February 26, 2017 I'm sorry this happened to you. Have you heard back from the police? Thank you! No word from the police, and I'm sure they won't found it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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