#1 (permalink)  
Old 02-28-2011, 05:02 AM
dPS Forum Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 121
Default Secure storage during weddings for wedding photographers

I would like to buy a bag in which I can securely store my lenses and back up cameras during weddings. What do you use?
I know assistant is the solution who can watch your bag but a lot of time is is just not feasable. Also, I can carry all the cameras and the lenses on me but it is impractical a lot of times...
What I am looking for is something which is hard to take from the without somebody noticing it and I can lock it.
Somebody suggested that I can get bags which have an alarm...
It would be great if I didn't have to worry about my stuff all the time.

I appreciate your help!
__________________
Miami Wedding Photographers
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 02-28-2011, 10:00 AM
Un bon anglais
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Charente, France
Posts: 28
Default

I have a small device similar to a "child alert". A small transmitter and receiver, one in the bag and one in my pocket and an alarm sounds when the two are separated by an adjustable distance.
This link will give you the general idea what to look for....
Bag alarm Manufacturers & Suppliers
Bob
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 02-28-2011, 01:20 PM
baycruisers's Avatar
Existing Light
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Virginia
Posts: 83
Default

Pacsafe makes secure bags for travelers. I don't know if any of them are large enough for your equipment, but you might want to check them out.

And, of course, Pelican and others make strong cases that might work, especially with the alarm idea.
__________________
Mario

LR3/D80
My Blog: Existing Light
Existing Light on Zenfolio
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 02-28-2011, 04:02 PM
sk66's Avatar
Lovable Contrarian
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Posts: 6,744
Default

I'd probably use something LIKE THIS and my Pelican 1514
__________________
Steve
the Photographic Academy.com
My Portfolio, My Flickr, My Blog
D4, D7000, G10, 1030SW and a bunch of other stuff....
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 03-01-2011, 10:11 PM
jdepould's Avatar
Critique Moderator
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Cleveland, OH
Posts: 5,490
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by baycruisers View Post
Pacsafe makes secure bags for travelers. I don't know if any of them are large enough for your equipment, but you might want to check them out.

And, of course, Pelican and others make strong cases that might work, especially with the alarm idea.
+1 for the pacsafe stuff. I used one in Sierra Leone, and it worked very nicely.
__________________
JamieDePould.com + OneYearPhoto.com
Nikon D300, D700, Sony NEX5n
Zeiss 2/25; 1.4/50; 1.4/85

Please read the rules before posting a critique thread. Rules here.
Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 03-05-2011, 06:58 AM
dPS Forum Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 121
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Canon Bob View Post
I have a small device similar to a "child alert". A small transmitter and receiver, one in the bag and one in my pocket and an alarm sounds when the two are separated by an adjustable distance.
This link will give you the general idea what to look for....
Bag alarm Manufacturers & Suppliers
Bob
Very smart!!!
__________________
Miami Wedding Photographers
Reply With Quote
  #7 (permalink)  
Old 03-05-2011, 07:01 AM
dPS Forum Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 121
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by jdepould View Post
+1 for the pacsafe stuff. I used one in Sierra Leone, and it worked very nicely.
I need something I can take with me to destination weddings.
__________________
Miami Wedding Photographers
Reply With Quote
  #8 (permalink)  
Old 03-08-2011, 03:44 AM
mipo's Avatar
dPS Forum Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Montreal, quebec
Posts: 133
Default

Hi,
I use this for my backpacks when I travel. And also have the smaller size.

Pacsafe Anti-Theft Bags & Travel Security Products

This could be an idea!
Pacsafe Anti-Theft Bags & Travel Security Products

And there is a section specific for photo bags.
Pacsafe Anti-Theft Bags & Travel Security Products
__________________
Cameras: D700, D70SGlass: AF 35mm f2D, AF 50mm f1.4, AF-S Micro 60/2.8 ED, AF-S VR Micro 105/2.8G IF, AF-S 70-200 f2.8 VR, AF-S 24-70 f2.8, AF-S 17-35 f2.8, Sigma AF-MF 70-300F4-5.6 Macro.
Light's: SB-900, SB-800, SB-28DX, SU-4, R1C1 kit
Reply With Quote
  #9 (permalink)  
Old 03-11-2011, 11:35 PM
irispatch's Avatar
dPS Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 118
Default

Ditto for the pacsafe. I use the over mesh to secure my whole bag and a small bag to secure a few items.
__________________
Canon 50D, 70-200 f4L IS, 20-35 f2.8L, 100 F2.8L IS, 300mm F4L IS, 430ex, and assorted gadgets.
Reply With Quote
  #10 (permalink)  
Old 03-15-2011, 12:29 PM
dPS Forum Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 121
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Canon Bob View Post
I have a small device similar to a "child alert". A small transmitter and receiver, one in the bag and one in my pocket and an alarm sounds when the two are separated by an adjustable distance.
This link will give you the general idea what to look for....
Bag alarm Manufacturers & Suppliers
Bob
Thanks a lot! I am just worried that it would look weird in a wedding.. what do you think?
__________________
Miami Wedding Photographers

Last edited by haring; 03-15-2011 at 12:32 PM.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

What’s Your Preference?

Daily Digest

Each day we send out a quick email to thousands of DPS readers to notify them of updates. This email is just short excerpt of the first few lines of our latest post with a link if you want to read it all. You can unsubscribe from this this service at any time.

This service is provided by a third party (Feedburner) and you can subscribe to it by leaving your email address in the following field and confirming your subscription when you get an email asking you to do so.

Enter your email address for
Daily Updates:

Weekly Summary

For those wanting a weekly summary of what happens on this site this free email newsletter is probably your best option. It includes a summary of the tips posted to the site each week. This newsletter is subscribed to by over 25000 readers (many who also subscribe to the other options above) - come join the community!

To subscribe to this weekly newsletter simply add your email address to the following field and then follow the confirmation prompts. You will be able to unsubscribe at any time.

Enter your email address for
Free Weekly Newsletter:

 
SEO by vBSEO 3.3.0