Identifying your equipment
Jun 8, 2018 07:53:52 #
I have a complete inventory of all my electronics, cameras and accessories. Anything that has a serial number list it on your inventory sheet. You can use a doc, excl, or any thing you can store on you phone to prove what you have. I use my MS Office ONE NOTE to list my inventory.
Jun 8, 2018 08:02:56 #
OlinBost
Loc: Marietta, Ga.
I have all of my stuff (cameras and lenses) listed with serial numbers on Nikon's web site. It includes non Nikon lenses.
Jun 8, 2018 08:07:47 #
muysabio
Loc: Mexico DF
If you have an account in the cloud, put your camera and equipment info in a file that you can upload to your cloud account. That way it can be accessed on any devise.
Jun 8, 2018 08:11:31 #
haasrw1031
Loc: Gainesville - Originally Miami Florida
WOW this one great post. Thanks for all the input, and the initial question.
Jun 8, 2018 08:19:07 #
I use dog tags with my info on all my equipment, camera bags and luggage. I also had some made a few years ago for my daughters to put on their sneakers when they went out running.
If someone wants to return a camera, at least they have my information.
I didn't show all my info.
If someone wants to return a camera, at least they have my information.
I didn't show all my info.
Jun 8, 2018 08:19:25 #
I agree with having all the numbers recorded. I also think it is a good idea to lay your camera by your camera bag, flash and other lens you carry and photo them with your IPhone. If you were to challenge someone, the photo would be one of the easiest tools to prove ownership. I don't think you would even need to get to the verification of serial numbers.
Jun 8, 2018 08:25:18 #
In addition to having registered camera and lenses with Canon, I have a list of items and series numbers. Plus, with a label maker, I made small labels with name and telephone number that are on each lens, camera body, tripod, monopod, and filter holder. Seeing a name label is a deterrent, and these are difficult to remove, so identification can be made for some time after a theft. In my camera backpack, I have identification cards packed in a number of pockets. While traveling, all of this stays in my sight.
Jun 8, 2018 08:29:04 #
A simple spreadsheet in my cell phone with all the pertinent information in it. Since my cell phone is with me, especially when I'm out with a camera, the data would be immediately available.
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Jun 8, 2018 08:44:10 #
Jun 8, 2018 08:51:54 #
I am pretty much computer illiterate, how do you load/access this info. I have Nikon d3100 and d3200.Thanks
Jun 8, 2018 08:52:45 #
I have all my camera and lens data on my iphone. But I also have a DNA dot on all my equipment. It's called COP DOTS . A small DNA dot is on all the equipment and is registered with the company. www.datadotdna.com
The kit comes with a special light that can read the dot. Love technology.
The kit comes with a special light that can read the dot. Love technology.
Jun 8, 2018 09:08:00 #
BHC wrote:
THANK YOU for that info and link!
Jun 8, 2018 09:16:59 #
When traveling by car, someone is always with me. The camera gear is never left alone, particularly at rest areas, gas stations, visitor centers, etc. One person at a time goes inside the building; the vehicle is never left unattended for any reason. We may both exit the vehicle, but at least one of us is nearby within reach if there is an issue.
Jun 8, 2018 09:26:48 #
I have a Western Digital My Cloud. This is an external hard drive that allows me to list all of my gear in an Excel Worksheet. It is available at any time on my phone, but it is on a physical presence in my home. I just have a tough time using the cloud provided by other entities. And although brand specific websites are great for that brand, they don't allow me to list tripods. third party gear, and miscellaneous items.
Jun 8, 2018 09:35:41 #
Jim70
Loc: Delaware
Great post and answers! Thanks for all the tips. Many years ago (30?) I had a complete Olympus OM-2 system stolen. Fortunately, my local camera shop owner helped me re-create my gear list for the insurance company (I bought all this equipment in Hong Kong in the late 70s.).
Needless to say, he got a very big sale when I purchased a new Nikon from him along with several lenses and flash. Incidentally, the stolen gear was in a camera bag, next to my wife as she waited while I visited a restroom. The thief ran past and snatched the bag before she could do anything. The cops never caught the thief.
About the only thing that might have helped in this case would have been the motion alarm.....
Needless to say, he got a very big sale when I purchased a new Nikon from him along with several lenses and flash. Incidentally, the stolen gear was in a camera bag, next to my wife as she waited while I visited a restroom. The thief ran past and snatched the bag before she could do anything. The cops never caught the thief.
About the only thing that might have helped in this case would have been the motion alarm.....
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