Photography is a fun hobby. But it is also an opportunity for criminals. Why? Because camera equipment is valuable, easily transported and easy to sell. Opportunistic thieves keep a beady eye for anything that resembles a DSLR or lighting equipment, precisely because they can turn it into cash quickly. So what can you do to keep your photography equipment safe? Anything?
By Team Savant
Image: Luke Lung
Fortunately, the following infographic is here to help. It takes you through a step-by-step process for securing your camera and other valuable entertainment items in your car. And it outlines precisely what you should do if somebody does succeed in stealing from you — helpful indeed.
The trick for valuable camera equipment is to keep it out of sight as much as you can. Locking it in a windowless van or trunk helps to hide it from criminals snooping around. But if you’re transporting equipment from your vehicle to a shoot, this might be a little more difficult.
In these situations, you’ll want to arrange to have two or more people involved that you trust. One person watches the vehicle at all times, while the other two transport camera equipment to its destination.
If you’re on your own, your options are a little more limited. But as you’ll learn from the following infographic, you still have options. Things like trying to unload all your equipment all at once can help. Likewise, so can parking your car in a guarded parking lot.
Check the following infographic to learn more about protecting your valuable camera equipment.
