Camera Stolen, what to do now - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

09/04/2006 03:15:36 PM · #1

Long story short, all my camera stuff was snagged off the trunk of my car, while i wasnt looking. I know I only had about $1400 in equiptment, which is how much a lens costs for some people. Regaurdless it is alot of money for a 17 year old. My only sources of income are a $6.50 an hour part time job and taking pictures (which is not going to work anymore). I guess I'm just sorta bummed that I wont be taking pictures for awhile, until I get enough money to buy a new one. : )

Yea, im sure this has happened to other people, any suggestions?

mist

Canon EOS-60D

09/04/2006 03:16:28 PM · #2

Report it to the police and then claim on your insurance I guess.

Rebecca

Nikon D80

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED DX

09/04/2006 03:17:08 PM · #3

Originally posted by Elmakias:

File a police report and then file a claim under your parents' homeowner's insurance. Stolen property is covered whether or not it was in the house at the time.

fstopopen

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

09/04/2006 03:18:06 PM · #4

most home owner's insurance covers such things. The downside is that most of them have a $500 deductible. but if you had $1500 worth of equipment you would still get a check for $1000. That could get you a body and a cheap lens to get you going again. Have your parents call your insurance company and see what they can do for you.

drake

fotomann_forever

09/04/2006 03:19:03 PM · #5

Yup, first file a police report... then claim it on your parent's homeowners insurance. You may be able to claim it on your auot insurance, if you have full coverage on your car.

Edit: darn my typing is getting worse.

Message edited by author 2006-09-04 15:19:50.

Kemptonreporter

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

09/04/2006 03:20:11 PM · #6

Stay positive, even when someone offers you a point n shoot to work with in the meantime.

I was robbed of my camera at gunpoint last year, and waited a month before I could get a new one.

Driving past beautiful sunsets and lightning shots became very depressing for me in that time.
Don't let it happen to you.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR

09/04/2006 03:26:14 PM · #7

Yes, i filed a police report 20 mins later, and correction to my first post, it was my friends car. My dad is checking the insureance as soon as possible. Yea, maybe ill barrow one from somebody.

jmlelii

Nikon D850

09/04/2006 03:29:58 PM · #8

why would you leave it out sitting around like that?

robs

Canon EOS R6 Mk II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/04/2006 03:30:59 PM · #9

Be careful about claiming something so small (relative I know) on home insurance - read VERY carefully the impact on next years premium and future claims. Some policies would be fine and others not...

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

09/04/2006 03:34:38 PM · #10

Originally posted by jmlelii:

why would you leave it out sitting around like that?

yea, i made a mistake

I was on a two day trip to a concert, and i was looking for my phone charger in my backpack, and I emptied out my whole back pack so I was certain it was not in there. Then I packed it up and started seraching in the car. When i popped my head back out, it was gone.

hsteg

Fujifilm X-T20

09/04/2006 03:43:18 PM · #11

That really sucks bro. Similar story down here, friend of mine had a vx2100 video camera and a 600 dollar fisheye lens stolen right outa the back seat of a car as well.

vxpra

Pentax K100D

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

09/04/2006 03:43:45 PM · #12

If you have the serial number (or just a really good description) call around to the local Pawn Shops- usually these guys- thiefs not pawn owners- try to turn things around before a report can be made.

We had a camera stolen out of the store I worked in. We notified the pawn dealers and before the cops had even arrived to do the report one had called to say he had it and was stalling the guy until the police arrived.

Message edited by author 2006-09-04 15:44:04.

Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD

09/04/2006 03:50:26 PM · #13

ok, ill try that
thanks for all the help guys

MadMan2k

Sony Alpha a6400

09/04/2006 03:53:24 PM · #14

Damn, that sucks. Insurance companies seem to be out to rip everyone off so it'll probably cost you or your parents like 5x as much if you claim it.

Maybe you can get used stuff and save a little money?

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/04/2006 04:05:21 PM · #15

yea that is what im thinking about doig
getting some used sutff
i dont know where to look, any suggestions on sites?

*sometimes ebay confuses me, im not sure who to trust

Message edited by author 2006-09-04 16:05:44.

sea2c

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 I

09/04/2006 04:08:38 PM · #16

I've gotten a few things off of fredmiranda.com and I've never had any problems. It is a direct purchase from the seller and you can check back on their feedback and ask others that have bought from someone. Got my d70s and just picked up another d70 from there.

Locally is always better as you might get a better deal and can avoid shipping, not to mention you get the gear right away.

ShutterPug

Canon EOS-6D

09/04/2006 04:11:20 PM · #17

Originally posted by Elmakias:

yea that is what im thinking about doig
getting some used sutff
i dont know where to look, any suggestions on sites?

*sometimes ebay confuses me, im not sure who to trust

try the buy/sell forum on fredmiranda.com, or the used section of B&H photo

MadMan2k

Sony Alpha a6400

Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD

09/04/2006 04:11:52 PM · #18

Ebay is ok as long as the seller has good feedback and the price doesn't seem too good to be true.

steveh552

Canon EOS-700D Rebel T5i

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

09/04/2006 04:14:34 PM · #19

I actually had taken an insurance policy on my equipment, cost less than 2 bucks a month, zero deductable, that was an additional policy added to my home owners.

Good luck, heres hoping for the best.

kteach

Nikon D50

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6

09/04/2006 04:21:08 PM · #20

One of the DPC folks,

focuspoint, is selling his dslr on ebay. Maybe you can get in touch with him :) Here's a link to the thread where he announced it, which includes a link to the ebay page.
Selling my DSLR :/ thread

Mick