Stuart Richardson Posted January 7, 2024 Share #21 Posted January 7, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) 12 minutes ago, jaapv said: They won’t. It is not permitted by the brand owner. Leica only licenses the logo. Leica did it for me with the M9... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mmk60 Posted January 7, 2024 Share #22 Posted January 7, 2024 OP - you should worry about your watches more than the Q3. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 7, 2024 Share #23 Posted January 7, 2024 5 minutes ago, Stuart Richardson said: Leica did it for me with the M9... Probably one of the last M8.2 spares. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thegobi Posted January 7, 2024 Share #25 Posted January 7, 2024 3 hours ago, mhasman said: AirTag is not a solution, most of the time it only let people to see now their goods running away. 99.9% that police is not following that direction even it shows "it is right there, come with me please". And for sure, going somewhere by yourself is bad idea. Depends where you are… I have heard stories to the contrary where the police have followed up on an AirTag location. I don’t think anyone has said they are a solution… in fact, there are no real solutions except not bringing your camera in the first place… just steps you can take. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhasman Posted January 7, 2024 Share #26 Posted January 7, 2024 (edited) 12 minutes ago, thegobi said: Depends where you are… I have heard stories to the contrary where the police have followed up on an AirTag location. I heard stories, too. That was why I put 99.9% haha. With no warrant, police offices is not gonna be following a car or knocking a door with "we suspect some stolen goods are there". Without warrant, nobody is opening a door or allows to inspect a car. Me, I wouldn't let it happen no mater a situation. Edited January 7, 2024 by mhasman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegobi Posted January 7, 2024 Share #27 Posted January 7, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) 18 minutes ago, mhasman said: I heard stories, too. That was why I put 99.9% haha. With no warrant, police offices is not gonna be following a car or knocking a door with "we suspect some stolen goods are there". Without warrant, nobody is opening a door or allows to inspect a car. Me, I wouldn't let it happen no mater a situation. Seriously dude… would you have preferred if I had said: ‘people have told me’ ? I didn’t say rumours… Your dealings with police are not everyone’s dealings… …also, how about when your bag gets stolen and they have cleaned out your cash and credit cards and dumped everything else (and yes, even an expensive camera) in a nearby bin? Pretty useful situation for an AirTag…. 🙂 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 7, 2024 Share #28 Posted January 7, 2024 It depends where they dump the AirTag. If it is out in the wilds there will be no iPhone in the vicinity thus no connection And even if there is chances are that the only thing you’ll find is the AirTag which they probably found within minutes and threw out. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 7, 2024 Share #29 Posted January 7, 2024 22 hours ago, Stuart Richardson said: if someone really wants your camera they are going to take it, and unless you want to risk getting beaten up, stabbed or shot This is why it's not a great idea to use straps with steel cables in them, or other similar "anti-theft" specifications. If the thieves want it, they will take it. If they rip it from your arm or neck, that is likely to cost you more than the camera is worth. It's only a camera. Get insurance. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 7, 2024 Share #30 Posted January 7, 2024 One other thing: often the people that get robbed in the street are the anxious ones. If you worry about theft you have far more chance of being robbed than when you project self-confidence. Targeting is an essential skill for muggers. Otherwise just take a friend. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Photo by Job Moses on Unsplash Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Photo by Job Moses on Unsplash ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/386868-q3-anti-theft-ideas/?do=findComment&comment=4976441'>More sharing options...
Marc B-C Posted January 7, 2024 Share #31 Posted January 7, 2024 27 minutes ago, jaapv said: It depends where they dump the AirTag. If it is out in the wilds there will be no iPhone in the vicinity thus no connection. This is a key point. AirTags will only give out their current location IF there is an iPhone nearby to connect with. In the absence of the same, you will only be aware of where they were at the time of their last connection. I have them on all my house / car keys but that is purely to help me when I lose them in the house. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Richardson Posted January 7, 2024 Share #32 Posted January 7, 2024 (edited) 16 minutes ago, andybarton said: This is why it's not a great idea to use straps with steel cables in them, or other similar "anti-theft" specifications. If the thieves want it, they will take it. If they rip it from your arm or neck, that is likely to cost you more than the camera is worth. It's only a camera. Get insurance. Agreed. Crimes of opportunity are one thing, but muggings and armed robberies are another. Anyone who has gotten to the point that they are going to physically threaten you is probably desperate in some way or another...either drug use, poverty and/or in a lot of cases, young and stupid. Desperate people are not known for their sound judgements and rational reactions. Personally I would rather not roll the dice. A camera is not worth my life. Sure, maybe standing up to someone will work, but it also might get you shot or stabbed by a scared teenager who made a wrong decision when his body was coursing with adrenaline. Or, on the other side, if you are in the US and are the type to arm yourself for protection, you could wind up shooting and killing someone. Even if it is determined to be self defense, you still shot and killed someone...probably someone desperate, probably someone young. I imagine that will take longer to get over than losing a camera. Anyway, as I said above, the best anti-theft plans are insurance and, being aware of your surroundings and avoiding the most likely scenarios where you might put yourself at risk. Edited January 7, 2024 by Stuart Richardson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 7, 2024 Share #33 Posted January 7, 2024 34 minutes ago, jaapv said: It depends where they dump the AirTag. True, but I would imagine that most thieves don’t go out in the wilds to dump their loot. It’s more likely to be in a waste bin or dumped over a wall in an urban area. If you’re going to put one in your car, it’s a good idea to take the speaker out so that it doesn’t alarm when you look for it, AND you need to be very clever about where you hide it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 7, 2024 Share #34 Posted January 7, 2024 So you you roll up with a couple of cops and you find a wastebin... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegobi Posted January 7, 2024 Share #35 Posted January 7, 2024 2 minutes ago, jaapv said: It depends where they dump the AirTag. If it is out in the wilds there will be no iPhone in the vicinity. And even if there is chances are that the only thing you’ll find is the AirTag which they probably found wit-hi minutes and threw out. Because there are bins in the ‘wilds’? …please read what I wrote… 😆 I am talking about your low level bag snatchers after cash and cards—your camera is just collateral damage.. they don’t know or care about Leicas or your expensive Oberworth bag. They wouldn’t know who to sell it to if they did… Not all thieves are professional members of the Evil League of Evil who can spot a Leica (even with a black logo!) from 50 metres. 😆 A new Leica Q costs around $10,000 here—an AirTag is less than 50 bucks… Why wouldn’t you use one anyway, just in case? 🤪 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 7, 2024 Share #36 Posted January 7, 2024 His business was running well 🤪 7 minutes ago, Al Brown said: How could he afford a Ferrari with parking prices in Amsterdam centre 😄 ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 7, 2024 Share #37 Posted January 7, 2024 In that case you are better off using a cat GPS tracker. Far more reliable for this type of use. 5 minutes ago, thegobi said: Because there are bins in the ‘wilds’? …please read what I wrote… 😆 I am talking about your low level bag snatchers after cash and cards—your camera is just collateral damage.. they don’t know or care about Leicas or your expensive Oberworth bag. They wouldn’t know who to sell it to if they did… Not all thieves are professional members of the Evil League of Evil who can spot a Leica (even with a black logo!) from 50 metres. 😆 A new Leica Q costs around $10,000 here—an AirTag is less than 50 bucks… Why wouldn’t you use one anyway, just in case? 🤪 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegobi Posted January 7, 2024 Share #38 Posted January 7, 2024 4 minutes ago, jaapv said: In that case you are better off using a cat GPS tracker. Far more reliable for this type of use. Maybe… I don’t know anything about them - are they less than $50AU and can fit in a half case? If not, I don’t really care… The point is: I don’t intend to get my bag or camera stolen in the first place—this was just a follow up idea for when ‘all else has failed’… There are only two scenarios here: don’t look like you have expensive stuff don't give thieves the opportunity to take your expensive stuff I focus on the second one because sometimes it is just impossible to not look like a tourist 😜 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 7, 2024 Share #39 Posted January 7, 2024 9 minutes ago, thegobi said: ‘all else has failed’… AKA Insurance... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegobi Posted January 7, 2024 Share #40 Posted January 7, 2024 (edited) We are in agreeance! 😆 Just check the fine print! 10 minutes ago, jaapv said: AKA Insurance... Some personal policies won’t cover you if they think you are taking photos professionally. That includes selling prints from your website… Edited January 7, 2024 by thegobi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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