Hotels and Camera Gear (Page 2): Now let me say this first. If I am a good photographer I can find great subjects around the house but wouldn't you agree that photographic opportunity...

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woodworkerman wrote:

I like Steve's reply, but in situations where it i... (show quote)

Now let me say this first. If I am a good photographer I can find great subjects around the house but wouldn't you agree that photographic opportunity are most likely when you travel? If so why would you buy good cameras only to leave them at home?

Vietnam Vet

I stay in hotels a couple of times a month. One time I walked past a room with the door open. The maid was going thru the guests personal belongings.
My wife stayed at a hotel and while she was eating breakfast $300 from her purse went missing. The security cameras showed an elderly woman carrying my wife purse so they know who stole it. She picked it up while my wife left it at her table and got some food.

I never leave my camera equipment or hand guns unattended at a hotel.

IR Jim Loc: St. Louis

I frequently stay in hotels. When I leave my camera in the room I hang the Do Not Disturb sign. The hangers sometimes come off the door so I recommend closing the door on the bottom corner of the sign. Works especially well if your door is outside.

Steve Perry Loc: Sylvania, Ohio

IR Jim wrote:

I frequently stay in hotels. When I leave my camera in the room I hang the Do Not Disturb sign. The hangers sometimes come off the door so I recommend closing the door on the bottom corner of the sign. Works especially well if your door is outside.

+1

It's also not a bad idea to leave the TV on as well, makes it sound like someone's home.

toxdoc42

I have lived in the NY Metro area nearly all my life. I would really not worry about your equipment, either in your room or out. Don't be foolish, be alert and be sure your insurance covers whatever you have with you.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

warzone wrote:

I’m going to NY this summer and I want to take my DSLR. Any suggestions about leaving the camera in the hotel when I don’t want to carry it?

A lot of hotels have in room safes, that's where mine stays when I am not using.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

warzone wrote:

I’m going to NY this summer and I want to take my DSLR. Any suggestions about leaving the camera in the hotel when I don’t want to carry it?

Call the motel, many have safes in the room. I use them all the time with no issue. I also have all of my equipment on a separate insurance policy with All State, the rate is very cheap for the amount of coverage.

ronichas Loc: Long Island

I always carry the TSA locks when I travel. I lock all valuables in my suitcase.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Bigmike1 wrote:

I think the suggestion of using the hotel safe is the most secure. Its too bad that the world has progressed to it's present state, although maybe it has always been like this. I don't consider New York to be a safe place to go wandering around in anyway. Or maybe, being from the South I just don't trust northerners. (:

Agreed, if security is a concern lay it on the hotel and as stated you have an itemized receipt.

Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida

The camera never leaves my sight and goes everywhere I go. I didn't bring it to park it in a strange & possibly unsafe place. I can't get pictures if the camera is not in my hands. If not, then the cel phone is the ticket.

Fotomacher Loc: Toronto

warzone wrote:

I’m going to NY this summer and I want to take my DSLR. Any suggestions about leaving the camera in the hotel when I don’t want to carry it?

You could take your camera bag to the front desk and have them keep it in the “luggage room” while you’re out. They’ll give you a receipt and hold it safely for you.

Neverlost99 Loc: Sarasota

warzone wrote:

I’m going to NY this summer and I want to take my DSLR. Any suggestions about leaving the camera in the hotel when I don’t want to carry it?

Take your camera bag and put a little lock on it and check it in to the baggage claim area of the hotel and make sure your home insurance covers it

aellman Loc: Boston MA

Bigmike1 wrote:

I think the suggestion of using the hotel safe is the most secure. Its too bad that the world has progressed to it's present state, although maybe it has always been like this. I don't consider New York to be a safe place to go wandering around in anyway. Or maybe, being from the South I just don't trust northerners. (:

Agreed about safe. I don't think it's a North-South thing. I think it's an urban vs. suburban/rural thing.
I used to live in a small town in rural Maine, and there was virtually no crime. Was common for people to leave their house and car doors unlocked.

Alan

wingclui44 Loc: CT USA

warzone wrote:

I’m going to NY this summer and I want to take my DSLR. Any suggestions about leaving the camera in the hotel when I don’t want to carry it?

leave it in the safe with your own custom code number. All hotel should have a safe for guess, but I don't know how big will it be enough to put you DSLR. You may remove the lens from the camera for easier putting in the safe.

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

I normally use the room closet safe. However, I have found on a couple occasions, the safe not bolted to anything. Then, the hotel safe or carrying were the only options. Knock on wood...... I’ve never had an issue.