Should i bring my SLR camera?

oneheart · Oct 14th, 2007, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by nycank

The place where I bought my last DSLR, also sold me all-weather gear. Try http://adorama.com

cant find the weather gear.. which r u refering to?

abracax · Oct 14th, 2007, 22:31

India is no more risky than anywhere else with regards to lugging expensive photo/video equipment around. It does, however, pose some extra challenges for the equipment itself with regards to extremes of temperature, dust, water etc. As has been mentioned, limiting the risk of dirt or moisture getting at the sensor of an SLR by avoiding lens changes is a good idea, as is using a body with a self-cleaning sensor (e.g. Canon Rebel XTi or 40D), coupled to weatherproofed lenses (e.g. the Canon L series). At the very least, make sure you have a good camera bag with a proper fitting rain/dust cover (e.g. Think Tank, Lowe Pro). A good option for a "walking around" camera is the Pentax Optio W30, which is dust and water proof (even rated for underwater photography). You can also hide it in a pocket to avoid those weasels who are always running around touting camera tickets.

oneheart · Oct 14th, 2007, 22:45

thanks so much for your advice. very helpful. i'm using 400d which has a self-cleaning sensor. I hav my one n only L lens.. L lens are good.. i'll jus bring it.. keke.. my bag is water proof! yeah.. looks like i'm well equipped.. thinking of going skiing at srinagar. Not safe to leave my camera in the hotel but if i carry it, i might fall when i ski.. dunno how..

ranjan154 · Oct 14th, 2007, 22:54

Do carry it along to capture out of the world images in India. You had better forget petty incidents that happens rarely.

Beena450 · Oct 15th, 2007, 00:52

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Originally Posted by oneheart

i could pm you the brochures and also contact no of the agent if you are interested..

Yes Please. I usually live in the UK would they cover me?

oneheart · Oct 15th, 2007, 08:36

oh ya i forgot that you came from another country.. i'm so sorry, i'm afraid you might hav to check around and see if there is any UK insurance company that offers such insurance. Maybe you can speak to your financial planner/ insurance agent?

Oct 14th, 2007, 22:31	#17
abracax Mahaguru Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 435	India is no more risky than anywhere else with regards to lugging expensive photo/video equipment around. It does, however, pose some extra challenges for the equipment itself with regards to extremes of temperature, dust, water etc. As has been mentioned, limiting the risk of dirt or moisture getting at the sensor of an SLR by avoiding lens changes is a good idea, as is using a body with a self-cleaning sensor (e.g. Canon Rebel XTi or 40D), coupled to weatherproofed lenses (e.g. the Canon L series). At the very least, make sure you have a good camera bag with a proper fitting rain/dust cover (e.g. Think Tank, Lowe Pro). A good option for a "walking around" camera is the Pentax Optio W30, which is dust and water proof (even rated for underwater photography). You can also hide it in a pocket to avoid those weasels who are always running around touting camera tickets. __________________ He travels fastest who pays for a cab.

Oct 14th, 2007, 22:54	#19
ranjan154 Amateur Photographer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greater Noida (India) Posts: 848	Do carry it along to capture out of the world images in India. You had better forget petty incidents that happens rarely. __________________ Rakesh Ranjan -------------- http://www.flickr.com/photos/travinfoindia/

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Oct 14th, 2007, 22:45	#18
oneheart Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 89	thanks so much for your advice. very helpful. i'm using 400d which has a self-cleaning sensor. I hav my one n only L lens.. L lens are good.. i'll jus bring it.. keke.. my bag is water proof! yeah.. looks like i'm well equipped.. thinking of going skiing at srinagar. Not safe to leave my camera in the hotel but if i carry it, i might fall when i ski.. dunno how..

Oct 15th, 2007, 08:36	#21
oneheart Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 89	oh ya i forgot that you came from another country.. i'm so sorry, i'm afraid you might hav to check around and see if there is any UK insurance company that offers such insurance. Maybe you can speak to your financial planner/ insurance agent?

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