Photographer's Camera Stolen in Seconds in Lincoln
Photographer David lost his Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and three lenses—17mm, 25mm, 45mm—in the seconds he turned his back on his bag in Lincoln, England. The operator of the YouTube channel 'My Photo Journey' left the kit 10 feet away while setting up a tripod. He called police, but CCTV footage was refused by the council. 'It's all my fault,' he said, calling himself a 'massive fool.' Insurance has paid out; he's eyeing the OM System OM-1 III (if released in September) or an OM-1 II. He's also mulling AirTags, after a colleague recovered $25,000 in gear with one.
Key facts
- David had his camera bag stolen in Lincoln, England while filming a video.
- He turned his back for seconds and found the bag gone.
- Lost equipment: Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, 17mm, 25mm, and 45mm lenses, bag, filters, and battery packs.
- He searched by bicycle and called police, who said they could not do much.
- Council CCTV footage was not available to the public.
- David called himself a 'massive fool' and took full responsibility.
- Insurance paid out; he plans to buy an OM System OM-1 III if released in September, otherwise an OM-1 II.
- A photographer recovered $25,000 worth of gear using an AirTag.
Entities
Artists
- David
Institutions
- My Photo Journey
- YouTube
- Olympus
- OM System
- Depositphotos
Locations
- Lincoln
- England
- U.K.