Preventing theft of Canon L glass
Nov 15, 2013 09:46:38 #
There are a lot of good ideas here, especially being aware of your surroundings. When I bought my L series 2.8 70-200 I got a rider on my homeowners insurance for all our camera equipment. It was less than $100 a year and covers everything except normal wear. No more worry about theft or breakage.
Nov 15, 2013 09:53:16 #
Floyd wrote:
These ideas are great, but where can I find a 55mm band? Everything I find at B&H is for 67mm and above. Thanks in advance for your reply.
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Nov 15, 2013 17:17:24 #
Nov 15, 2013 19:31:56 #
Racmanaz
Loc: Sunny Tucson!
Old Redeye wrote:
Put the gear on your homeowner or renter insurance and relax.
Yup, some are just too paranoid, maybe they should just invest in an inexpensive point and shoot and enjoy shooting. One might as well conceal all the emblems on the expensive cars so nobody will want to still it as well :)
Nov 15, 2013 20:03:01 #
greg vescuso
Loc: Ozark,Mo.
You can drop and break that lens or accidently get water in your camera and your out the same amount of money as if someone steals it. If your walking around worried you won't enjoy taking pictures. Just go out and take pictures and enjoy yourself!
Nov 15, 2013 20:27:20 #
Wahawk wrote:
Or if you have a steady hand, do some pin-striping with paint!!
I just looked up model pinstriping tape on Ebay. It's reasonably cheap. They have it in 1/4" width, just right for my Kodak Z990. Now where does the "L" decal go?
Mar 21, 2015 20:30:15 #
I find that having a .40 caliber on my side is a great deterrent.
Mar 21, 2015 20:35:36 #
Carry the camera and lens over your shoulder and under a jacket. That way you can quickly get a shot, and then let the camera disappear again. (Doesn't work well in hot weather.)
Mar 21, 2015 20:48:10 #
canadiaman wrote:
I like the elastic band idea and the gaffers tape idea as well. I 'm not looking to spend a lot of money.
I agree that most people are not familiar with L lenses. However, I would be willing to bet that the professional thieves that hang around places with tourists know their equipment.
I agree that most people are not familiar with L lenses. However, I would be willing to bet that the professional thieves that hang around places with tourists know their equipment.
Any dodge you try has already been tried and the professional thieves you are worried about are well aware of them and the others don't care. Spend the money and get an insurance policy.
Mar 21, 2015 21:09:21 #
canadiaman wrote:
I recently got a 24-105 L lens. I love the lens but I feel like a target for theft walking around with it, especially while on vacation. IMO, that red ring just draws attention and says "steal me." Maybe I'm just a bit paranoid.
Has anyone found a good way to cover the red ring. I dont like the idea of having a sticky lens from using tape.
Has anyone found a good way to cover the red ring. I dont like the idea of having a sticky lens from using tape.
The bottom line is that there is just no way to absolutely make the camera safe from theft. If a thief really wants it, he'll get it. If you are that concerned insure it. Be careful and don't worry about it. It's just a thing, and it can be replaced. Look at it this way. A red line is a whole lot less obvious than a white lens
Mar 21, 2015 21:11:12 #
Jessie
Loc: SW Texas
Zero_Equals_Infinity wrote:
Don't take equipment you can't afford to lose into places where you may lose it.
Or, accept the risk and the occasional but substantial loss as part of what a photographer does to get the images (s)he values.
And, risk mitigate without being paralyzed by every possible concern, (which ruins the creative mindset.) You might also take a cheaper and smaller kit to times and places where you don't want to take the pro kit. And safety in numbers also helps.
Or, accept the risk and the occasional but substantial loss as part of what a photographer does to get the images (s)he values.
And, risk mitigate without being paralyzed by every possible concern, (which ruins the creative mindset.) You might also take a cheaper and smaller kit to times and places where you don't want to take the pro kit. And safety in numbers also helps.
I learned back in the 70's-don't travel with anything you really don't want to lose! Still go by that rule! Makes life a little easier.
Mar 21, 2015 22:09:16 #
canadiaman wrote:
I recently got a 24-105 L lens. I love the lens but I feel like a target for theft walking around with it, especially while on vacation. IMO, that red ring just draws attention and says "steal me." Maybe I'm just a bit paranoid.
Has anyone found a good way to cover the red ring. I dont like the idea of having a sticky lens from using tape.
Has anyone found a good way to cover the red ring. I dont like the idea of having a sticky lens from using tape.
You might be slightly paranoid. Do you go around targeting other people's cameras and lenses? Ever try to steal one? Why start to worry about it?
Mar 21, 2015 22:30:20 #
lukan
Loc: Chicago, IL
Erik_H wrote:
I find that having a .40 caliber on my side is a great deterrent.
Or a .45... I like the concept ^^^^! :thumbup: :-D
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