Will YOU Engrave Your Camera?
Jun 19, 2022 08:27:10 #
My antique Nikon F has a SS# and the guy's NAME engraved on the back where it's easy to see. Think of the mischief I could do with that. What a dummy.
Jun 19, 2022 08:50:25 #
Bayou wrote:
My antique Nikon F has a SS# and the guy's NAME engraved on the back where it's easy to see. Think of the mischief I could do with that. What a dummy.
Amazing isn't it how carelessly some people will treat a number that can have such a devastating effect on their life? To be fair though, years ago you heard very little about identity theft or SSN security. Ain't the internet great?
Jun 19, 2022 11:18:18 #
LFingar wrote:
Amazing isn't it how carelessly some people will treat a number that can have such a devastating effect on their life? To be fair though, years ago you heard very little about identity theft or SSN security. Ain't the internet great?
Yep, that's where your S.S. will be sold. On the internet's dark side
.Will
Jun 19, 2022 11:40:55 #
LFingar wrote:
Amazing isn't it how carelessly some people will treat a number that can have such a devastating effect on their life? To be fair though, years ago you heard very little about identity theft or SSN security. Ain't the internet great?
Exactly.
Jun 19, 2022 11:49:17 #
Badgertale wrote:
The person at this link engraved his camera. Would you?
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I’m not very keen on engraving my “babies.” For all intents, I feel the vibrations from an engraver may loosen some springs or clips inside. In that case, you may expect significant repair efforts. If anything, get an engraved plate to place on the camera so as to identify your camera.
You may never see them again once stolen, but if ever found you can always claim them.
Also for the same reason I don’t like proprietary neck straps and equipment bags. They let others know there is a camera nearby or inside.
Jun 19, 2022 11:56:15 #
Bayou wrote:
My antique Nikon F has a SS# and the guy's NAME engraved on the back where it's easy to see. Think of the mischief I could do with that. What a dummy.
At that time, there was only a Bright Side. Now you can’t swing a light meter without hitting the Dark Side!
PS, I’m really a Star Trek Fan. Keep it a secret!
Jun 19, 2022 11:59:51 #
billnikon wrote:
engraving anything makes it very difficult to resale. Besides, my insurance covers me, that's what it's for.
To all of those who are not aware. You can insure your equipment separately, or you can include it on your homeowner’s or apartment renter’s policy.
Jun 19, 2022 12:05:10 #
WesIam wrote:
B.S.
An interesting thought but not with my time. Besides, my wife would hang me twice for spending money on something frivolous.
Jun 19, 2022 14:10:52 #
Do another number for security purposes. Maybe if you were in military prior to SSN usage you can use last 4 of your US or RA number I use it for many things. I can remember that till the die.
Jun 19, 2022 17:37:43 #
Jun 19, 2022 18:28:05 #
Badgertale wrote:
The person at this link(https://www.diyphotography.net/make-your-camera-unique-and-one-of-a-kind-by-engraving-it-like-this-photographer/) engraved his camera. Would you?
Please comment, opine, rage, troll, critique, and otherwise, really dig into this one.
Please comment, opine, rage, troll, critique, and otherwise, really dig into this one.
I've often been tempted to personalize my cameras (just with my initials) but because I always sell and upgrade to the next top of the line model, I've refrained from doing so. The likely effect on re-sale value is a sufficient dissuasion. Currently, I'm still shooting with a D5 but since I'm 75 years old I think I'm at the end of my upgrading habit. If I went mirrorless, I know I would be tempted to also sell my seven Nikon lenses for the mirrorless models
but again, I may not be around long enough to justify the expense. I don't want to spend all my children's inheritance.
Jun 19, 2022 20:26:04 #
bikinkawboy
Loc: north central Missouri
Watch any old car show or auction. Very seldom is a highly customized vehicle worth much, with rods being about the only exception. But then again, some people like rat rods that come complete with rust holes a dents. The rat rod guy would never buy a chromed out car nor would that guy buy a rat rod.
When you personalize an object, you make it look great to you. However your tastes may be in the gutter, meaning no one else will find your square peg in a round hole world customization desirable. I’ve seen cars with mega bucks invested in absolutely beautiful chrome plating, stunning paint jobs, outstanding bodywork and true craftsmanship upholstery. But when I looked at the car as a whole, I thought “what a shame to ruin what could have been a beautiful car.”
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. What you think is beautiful may look like crap to the next guy. So if beauty to you is gouging up a cheap camera, then more power to you. Or even gouging up an expensive camera. Just don’t expect me to like it just because you do.
When you personalize an object, you make it look great to you. However your tastes may be in the gutter, meaning no one else will find your square peg in a round hole world customization desirable. I’ve seen cars with mega bucks invested in absolutely beautiful chrome plating, stunning paint jobs, outstanding bodywork and true craftsmanship upholstery. But when I looked at the car as a whole, I thought “what a shame to ruin what could have been a beautiful car.”
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. What you think is beautiful may look like crap to the next guy. So if beauty to you is gouging up a cheap camera, then more power to you. Or even gouging up an expensive camera. Just don’t expect me to like it just because you do.
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Jun 23, 2022 11:29:28 #
bikinkawboy wrote:
Watch any old car show or auction. Very seldom is ... (show quote)
Of course, it's subjective. Invoking a worn out phrase..."to each his/her own". I actually like restored, tricked out vehicles. For me, they are pieces of Art.
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