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[HDNitehawk]

Just hope no one ever breaks into your house and finds that case because that's a very simple way to lose all your valuable equipment in a simple grab and go.

That would be my fear as well.


After a few bad dreams that I came home and all mylens were gone, I invested in a box to store mine as well. It is not to portable, weighs 1600 lbs and has a prety good locking system on it.

[neuroanatomist]

Just hope no one ever breaks into your house and finds that case because that's a very simple way to lose all your valuable equipment in a simple grab and go.

That would be my fear as well.

From my limited knowledge of the subject (based mostly on Discovery Channel and TLC shows on theft), it wouldn't matter if the camera gear is stored in a bright yellow Peli case, in a camera bag in the closet, or stashed in several drawers around the house. 'Professional' thieves will be in and out in minutes and are very thorough. The home security system will deter 'casual' thieves, and the gear is covered by separate insurance against loss. The case isn't to protect from theft (ultimately, nothing can prevent that), but from other unexpected occurrences - burst pipes, toddler hands, etc... Insurance covers those things, too, but the cases are inexpensive self-insurance.

I invested in a box to store mine as well. It is not to portable, weighs 1600 lbs and has a prety good locking system on it.

A 1600 pound box to store your camera gear??

[HDNitehawk]

A 1600 pound box to store your camera gear??

Well yeah...its called a safe. I have been thinking about one for a while, it cost me a bit more than some of my L lens and alot less than my 500mm F4L.

[Steve U]

Very sound advice.


I just ordered Pelican 1564 to put all my gear in. With a few different day bags, I found I would leave bits a pieces in a bag and then spend time wondering where is the remote, or lens cloth and so on. Now I will be able to have it all in the one place.


Great post, thanks.