Help on camera and lens gear storage at home.
Dec 24, 2018 15:52:34 #
I use a Ruggard dry box they come in different sizes & I'm sure U will find a size that will fit Ur needs, got mine online from B&H Photo
Dec 24, 2018 15:53:02 #
I use a Ruggard dry box they come in different sizes & I'm sure U will find a size that will fit Ur needs, got mine online from B&H Photo
Dec 24, 2018 16:31:13 #
What I did was go to Home Depot and bought a Gladiator metal cabinet. Cost was around $189.
I bolted the cabinet right to the closet back wall.
The cabinet has 3 shelves (adjustable) and 2 doors with a keyed lock.
This provides some protection against theft and much protection against dust.
I also have a gun safe but that got filled up long ago and I wanted to secure some extra photo gear somewhere.
This Gladiator unit did the trick!
It measures 30"W x 30"H x 12" deep and I can quickly open the locked door and access my gear.
In my opinion you cannot build such a cabinet for the low price of the Gladiator.
My apology for the distorted JPG as I shot it with a 16mm Fisheye lens.
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I bolted the cabinet right to the closet back wall.
The cabinet has 3 shelves (adjustable) and 2 doors with a keyed lock.
This provides some protection against theft and much protection against dust.
I also have a gun safe but that got filled up long ago and I wanted to secure some extra photo gear somewhere.
This Gladiator unit did the trick!
It measures 30"W x 30"H x 12" deep and I can quickly open the locked door and access my gear.
In my opinion you cannot build such a cabinet for the low price of the Gladiator.
My apology for the distorted JPG as I shot it with a 16mm Fisheye lens.
pg
Dec 24, 2018 18:12:21 #
latebloomer
Loc: Topeka, KS
Manglesphoto wrote:
Well when they broke into my home in 1995, they t... (show quote)
I wish I could leave a couple rattlesnakes with my camera gear. I am somewhat fearful of venomous snakes. OK, I am not yet paranoid but close to paranoid about rattlesnakes.
Dec 24, 2018 18:13:05 #
I have 3 camera bodies (F5; D810 and E-M5), 12 Nikkor lenses and 8 Olympus lenses. My house has forced air HVAC. I have built open shelves behind the door in the furnace room. The room is relatively dust free since there is a filter in the plenum and reasonably secure since the thieves, even if they can defeat the house security system, are unlikely to look behind the door of the furnace room. My empty camera bags are with the luggage in a closet under the stairs.
Dec 24, 2018 20:50:20 #
With 5 cameras you can set your storage around 5 project kits, like landscape, studio, sports, etc - whatever suits your usage fancy. Each project gets its own shelf. Of course, protect against dust, grime and moisture.
Dec 24, 2018 21:20:39 #
Architect1776 wrote:
Then why all the elaborate safes etc?
Just let it be taken and make a claim.
Just let it be taken and make a claim.
Hello, all my camera stuff was stolen. Here are the serial numbers.
Dec 25, 2018 13:33:22 #
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Dec 25, 2018 15:55:21 #
kktim
Loc: Zachary, La
I keep mine in an aluminum looking suitcase full of dividers so in one grab, I can get them all....fire, a trip, etc. How you hide this us up to you. Like mentioned above, theft is always there IN YOUR HOUSE, AT THE SHOOT, IN YOUR CAR, EVERYWHRERE. When I was younger and leaner, I worried about theft but older I see new things: 1) there will always be a better rat who can rob me and 2) it will give me a chance to buy new gear. Since I am not a pro, I keep only what I think I'll use. If I were a pro, I'd keep it on my insurance. Inside my case, I keep it all wrapped around a few ideas of using; all in a camera pack? All on my person? Visible or invisible? Bulky or light? Long trip or short?
Dec 29, 2018 20:34:42 #
I have 3 Nikon bags: The largest holds all of my cameras, lenses, flash and accessories. The other 2 are empty so that the midsized can be taken with a camera, 2 lenses and accessories. The smallest is for 1 camera, extra lens and accessories. All accessories are in separate pockets in the large bag by camera type for easy access. Everything is kept in the bags in order to remain dust free. If I’m blessed with more gear I”ll just start another large bag.
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