How Safe Is Your Expensive Photo Gear When You Travel?
Feb 21, 2022 08:30:07 #
Feb 21, 2022 08:44:55 #
cahale, Might work in Texas but suspect you could have a serious problem in several other states.
Feb 21, 2022 08:56:14 #
jim quist, Thanks for your response. I left my expensive camera in the motel safe when we were in D.C. and were riding the subway. I missed some excellent pics but my gear was secure.
Feb 21, 2022 09:01:26 #
My car was broken into at the G Gate bridge last Sept . Back pack was to large to get out the window . JUST DON'T GO TO S, FRAN. Or maybe Ca. anymore .
Feb 21, 2022 09:20:45 #
Feb 21, 2022 09:36:25 #
Barn Owl wrote:
nimbushopper, Sounds like you have visited some of the larger cities in California. How long until CA demands the Federal Tax Payers pay for their extremes?
I lived in San Francisco for two years! Been to all of the large CA cities. Much too liberal for me to live there, but as a photographer it's a target rich environment.
Feb 21, 2022 10:48:42 #
bobforman wrote:
Can't wait for a jokester to build an exploding camera. Remote controlled.
Don't give them any ideas, they do enough damage already, without being given more ideas!
Feb 21, 2022 10:50:10 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
I never had a problem in Asia, Europe or the Mid East but I have my straps all have cables in them. I got them a B&H they are about $25.00 each.
Feb 21, 2022 11:37:10 #
sheldon minsky
Loc: iron mountain michigan
Picture Taker wrote:
I never had a problem in Asia, Europe or the Mid East but I have my straps all have cables in them. I got them a B&H they are about $25.00 each.
Brand name please.
Feb 21, 2022 12:30:29 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
Don't remember but, I asked the sales guy on the B&H phone line. Got one for my camera and one for my side caring bag. I told him what I wanted, and he just gave the price and I said one for each.
Feb 21, 2022 12:38:16 #
Years ago I bought an alarm device about the size of a cell phone. When it was armed and placed in your camera bag it would make an extremely loud noise if anyone picked up the bag. Very handy when doing a shoot if you got busy with the subject and someone tried to lift your stuff! Only problem was if you forgot to disarm it you would bring a lot of attention to yourself.
Feb 21, 2022 23:04:49 #
I had over $3500 of equipment stolen from my locked trunk about 2 years ago. The thieves saw me put the equipment in the trunk in a beach parking lot then followed me to my in-laws’ house where they stole the equipment while I was in the house having dinner. Homeowners insurance covered most of the loss, but while waiting for the money I bought a large Pelican case which is double locked and cabled in my trunk through the car’s frame so it can’t be yanked from the trunk. So far, so good.
Feb 22, 2022 01:16:27 #
Feb 22, 2022 02:07:31 #
Barn Owl wrote:
Here is a reminder for UHH members thinking about ... (show quote)
It's as safe as I am because it's always with me. Harry
Feb 22, 2022 09:53:23 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
I never put my camera equipment away at the place I park. You must stop at a place and load your equipment in your car and drive away to a different place to park and get out of your car. That does not mean load you stuff and pull a few yards. I load my stuff at a mile of so away for the spot I park. If I put me camera stuff or any expensive thing in my car I don't walk away, I move the car a good distance.
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