Lost cameras
Dec 20, 2013 22:21:48 #
I have found several cameras and been unable to find their owners despite asking the manufacture to search their warranty data base.(they won't do it) and searching the various lost and found sites on the internet.
Here's a suggestion. The very first picture you take with a new camera should be of a card with your name and Pertinent information on it. Lock the picture so it can't be erased. The finder will then be able to locate you when he scans the pictures in the camera. Remember to do this with all of your memory cards.
Here's a suggestion. The very first picture you take with a new camera should be of a card with your name and Pertinent information on it. Lock the picture so it can't be erased. The finder will then be able to locate you when he scans the pictures in the camera. Remember to do this with all of your memory cards.
Dec 20, 2013 23:05:01 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
spitfire99 wrote:
I have found several cameras and been unable to fi... (show quote)
The picture will still be erased when the card is reformatted.
Dec 20, 2013 23:07:38 #
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Dec 21, 2013 01:36:54 #
alawry
Loc: Timaru New Zealand
Why not just label it? I firmly believe most people are honest enough to find an owner if you make it easy for them. mention reward on the label; honour it too, although again most people just get a buzz out of a sucessful return to owner. Merry Christmas.
Dec 21, 2013 06:07:28 #
spitfire99 wrote:
I have found several cameras and been unable to fi... (show quote)
So where do you hang out that there are all these cameras laying about. I want to vist there.
Dec 21, 2013 06:23:02 #
Dec 21, 2013 06:58:15 #
I keep a very small bag hanging from my strap with 2 extra batteries, an extra card and my business card in it. A couple of days ago I walked off without my camera bag with my lenses in it, however. I didn't realize it until I got to the car as I was shooting all the way. Rushed back to the picnic table where several other people had arrived but luckily no one had touched it. Now I have the card in there too.
Dec 21, 2013 07:00:49 #
spitfire99 wrote:
I have found several cameras and been unable to fi... (show quote)
Another idea is to engrave your name and contact number on the bottom
Dec 21, 2013 09:54:16 #
crimesc324 wrote:
Another idea is to engrave your name and contact number on the bottom
So, you intend to NEVER sell any gear?
Dec 21, 2013 10:21:05 #
spitfire99 wrote:
I have found several cameras and been unable to fi... (show quote)
I have always put a label on each camera body, a business card in the bag and a laminated tag attached on the outside of the bag. People, most times, tend to be honest however NEVER trust lost and found at an airport. Coming home from a trip several years ago, I somehow left my camera bag at DFW airport. When I got home, I realized in a panic I didn't have my bag. It had my D200, Mamiya 645, 4 lenses and associated filters and hardware. I immediately called the airport lost and found described the bag and markings on it. They said they didn't have it. My wife, not accepting that answer went to the airport where once again they said they didn't have it. She pushed her way into the bond area all the while the attendant saying she couldn't go in there. Low and beyond, it was there, plain as day! An honest traveler did turn it in. However it turns out everything not claimed in 30 days goes up for auction! That goodness my wife can be pushy!
Dec 23, 2013 14:00:32 #
spitfire99 wrote:
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You should come up with an online business that creates and sells a stick-on code that can be read by a smart phone and includes owner information. It's not secure for theft reasons because it can be picked off easily but it would help in lost and found situations.
Dec 23, 2013 14:16:51 #
marcomarks wrote:
You should come up with an online business that creates and sells a stick-on code that can be read by a smart phone and includes owner information. It's not secure for theft reasons because it can be picked off easily but it would help in lost and found situations.
they are called QR Codes
Dec 23, 2013 16:49:51 #
spitfire99 wrote:
I have found several cameras and been unable to find their owners despite asking the manufacture to search their warranty data base.
Have you tried posting some of the images on http://www.camerafound.com/?
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