Official Photographer's Thread
25-Apr-2008 | 06:15 AM
#461
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,633
From: At your moms
posted on a different site...
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Major Loss!
While this may not apply to the majority of you, some of the Sailnet members may be in my area or have relatives in my area.
MAJOR LOSS!
Yesterday, I was planning a shoot at a wild game ranch located near me. I live in a little Rocky Mountain town (pop. 308), great neighbors, everyone leaves there homes unlocked, in case the neighbor needs a cup of sugar or whatnot. It’s the kind of town if you want to get, you have to know how and want to get here. I loaded my gear in the back seat of my truck, went back in my house, finished getting ready to go, about 45 minutes, locked up the house, got in the truck, looked behind me to back out of the driveway and all of my gear was gone! My truck was parked 15’ from my front deck! The local police say there is little chance of recovery, as we have many transient oil field workers through here and western Colorado has a major Meth problem. My insurance company told me that because the equipment is considered business/professional equipment and was not being used at a business/professional location, it would be valued under my deductible of $500, WHAT!
So someone, in a few seconds time wiped out my ability to earn a living.
What really sucks, is that next Wednesday, I was leaving for 3 weeks in Mexico, partly vacation, but also to shoot for submission to various websites, can you say, no pay day?
What I’d like to ask is, if any of you who may be in an area close to me, happen to notice anyone with high-end new Canon or nearly new Canon photo gear please contact me, this stuff is not what a normal hobbyist photographer uses.
Camera #1 - Canon EOS 5D w/battery grip
Camera #2 - Canon EOS 20D w/battery grip
Camera #3 - Bonica underwater camera and flash
6 – 4 GB CF Cards
4 – 2 GB CF Cards
1 - Canon Remote Switch
1 - Canon 580 EX w/ transmitter
1 - Canon MR 14 EX Ring Flash
1 – Metz 45CL-4 Handle mount flash with battery and charger
3 - Tiffen Filter kits
Bogen Mono Pod
2 – Bogen Tri-pods
Canon Lenses
EF-S 17-55 mm
EF-S 60 mm Macro
EF 70-300 Telephoto
EF 28 mm wide angle
EF 70-200 mm f 2.8 IS USM
EF 2X II Teleconverter
EF 135 mm f/2
Sigma Fisheye 15 mm f/2.8
Cameras #4 and #5 - 2 - Sony HDR HC5 Camcorders and batteries.
1 – Pelican 1544 wheeled camera case, Silver
1 – Pelican 1524 hardcase, Silver
1 – Canon Backpack camera case, green and black
1 – larger Blue Canvas Bag, 48”X18”X24”.
Thanks for your help,
Kevin
boys and girls....keep your friends close and your camera closer!!!
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Major Loss!
While this may not apply to the majority of you, some of the Sailnet members may be in my area or have relatives in my area.
MAJOR LOSS!
Yesterday, I was planning a shoot at a wild game ranch located near me. I live in a little Rocky Mountain town (pop. 308), great neighbors, everyone leaves there homes unlocked, in case the neighbor needs a cup of sugar or whatnot. It’s the kind of town if you want to get, you have to know how and want to get here. I loaded my gear in the back seat of my truck, went back in my house, finished getting ready to go, about 45 minutes, locked up the house, got in the truck, looked behind me to back out of the driveway and all of my gear was gone! My truck was parked 15’ from my front deck! The local police say there is little chance of recovery, as we have many transient oil field workers through here and western Colorado has a major Meth problem. My insurance company told me that because the equipment is considered business/professional equipment and was not being used at a business/professional location, it would be valued under my deductible of $500, WHAT!
So someone, in a few seconds time wiped out my ability to earn a living.
What really sucks, is that next Wednesday, I was leaving for 3 weeks in Mexico, partly vacation, but also to shoot for submission to various websites, can you say, no pay day?
What I’d like to ask is, if any of you who may be in an area close to me, happen to notice anyone with high-end new Canon or nearly new Canon photo gear please contact me, this stuff is not what a normal hobbyist photographer uses.
Camera #1 - Canon EOS 5D w/battery grip
Camera #2 - Canon EOS 20D w/battery grip
Camera #3 - Bonica underwater camera and flash
6 – 4 GB CF Cards
4 – 2 GB CF Cards
1 - Canon Remote Switch
1 - Canon 580 EX w/ transmitter
1 - Canon MR 14 EX Ring Flash
1 – Metz 45CL-4 Handle mount flash with battery and charger
3 - Tiffen Filter kits
Bogen Mono Pod
2 – Bogen Tri-pods
Canon Lenses
EF-S 17-55 mm
EF-S 60 mm Macro
EF 70-300 Telephoto
EF 28 mm wide angle
EF 70-200 mm f 2.8 IS USM
EF 2X II Teleconverter
EF 135 mm f/2
Sigma Fisheye 15 mm f/2.8
Cameras #4 and #5 - 2 - Sony HDR HC5 Camcorders and batteries.
1 – Pelican 1544 wheeled camera case, Silver
1 – Pelican 1524 hardcase, Silver
1 – Canon Backpack camera case, green and black
1 – larger Blue Canvas Bag, 48”X18”X24”.
Thanks for your help,
Kevin
boys and girls....keep your friends close and your camera closer!!!
02-May-2008 | 02:12 PM
#476
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 402
From: Maple
phuviano, what kind of camera you got going on?
Thanks.
For the things I shoot, I don't think I'll need a tripod. I just do the shots (like the one above), for fun, I had the whole day off work. I was bored, and decided to play with the camera.
Good tips though.
