stolen camera + insurance = camera shoping

RazielDoomgate

ok so yeah.. long story story camera kit got stolen
canon 350d
18-55mm kit lens
50mm 1.8f lens
basic camera bag
1gb card

good new is the insurance payed out on the camera (didnt have the 50mm insured) and ive now got 750 to spend

question is shall i get the 400d lens kit and a few bits and pieces (memory, bag and lens or 2)

or 450d lens kit(out next month on komplett)

some advice on whats the best buy would greatly apreaited as i know if your lucky you could pick up the 50mm lens for around 60e 2nd hand and memory costs pennies nowadays

quilmore

get the 400d and a better glass
optics are always better expense than electronics and last longer

OnLooker

Who did you have the camera gear insured with?

Looking to get mine insured especially the 70-200mm f.2.8

Fenster

I had a play around with the 450D at PMA and it's definitely worth the wait.

Rudekid

Fenster wrote: »

I had a play around with the 450D at PMA and it's definitely worth the wait.

Totally agree. The three inch screen is fantastic. WAIT!

cheerspal

If I insurance my camera under my house insurance will it cover me on holliers if its nicked?

Thanks

TelePaul

cheerspal wrote: »

If I insurance my camera under my house insurance will it cover me on holliers if its nicked?

Thanks

Depends, alot of the time your policy will cover reasonable use of the item.

nilhg

cheerspal wrote: »

If I insurance my camera under my house insurance will it cover me on holliers if its nicked?

Thanks

With my insurance company (FBD) cameras, lenses, laptops, or any other valuables that will be brought out of the house regularly had to be covered under an all risks extension to the policy.

Ring your company/broker and make sure.

adicotea

RazielDoomgate wrote: »

ok so yeah.. long story story camera kit got stolen
canon 350d
18-55mm kit lens
50mm 1.8f lens
basic camera bag
1gb card

good new is the insurance payed out on the camera (didnt have the 50mm insured) and ive now got 750 to spend

question is shall i get the 400d lens kit and a few bits and pieces (memory, bag and lens or 2)

or 450d lens kit(out next month on komplett)

some advice on whats the best buy would greatly apreaited as i know if your lucky you could pick up the 50mm lens for around 60e 2nd hand and memory costs pennies nowadays

Hi there
Where did you insure your photo equipment?
I want to insure my camera and I don't know a good insurance company witch does that.
Thanks a lot

AnCatDubh

adicotea wrote: »

Hi there
Where did you insure your photo equipment?
I want to insure my camera and I don't know a good insurance company witch does that.
Thanks a lot

If you check the services thread in the stickies, I think there is an insurance service listed - please also read the opening post which gives the rules of the thread (which you'll see isn't a q&a type of thread - it just lists things with no particular comment, recommendation, or otherwise.

ThOnda

AnCatDubh wrote: »

If you check the services thread in the stickies, I think there is an insurance service listed - please also read the opening post which gives the rules of the thread (which you'll see isn't a q&a type of thread - it just lists things with no particular comment, recommendation, or otherwise.

There is mentioned only one service that deals only with professional photographers. I do find question on the insurer more than relevant.

nilhg

adicotea wrote: »

Hi there
Where did you insure your photo equipment?
I want to insure my camera and I don't know a good insurance company witch does that.
Thanks a lot

If you're an amateur, with no requirement for specialised cover you can insure your gear (cameras, lenses and even laptops) under an addon to your home contents policy (or even your parents if you are a student) called an all risks policy. It's an extra cost, but reasonable for the cover provided and in my case the cover is to replace like with like.

toe_knee

I bought the 450D with lens kit from argos 2 weeks ago for €549
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5591143/Trail/searchtext>450D.htm
Bought a cheap bag from ebay for €12 including delivery and its just as good as one for 60 squids. You would still have change to by a nifty fifty lens or something along them lines

32finn

hope im not breaking any rules by posting this link here

http://www.winsoverhowden.com/

insurance for photographers

FX Meister

I wouldn't bother at all with the kit lens, it's not that good. Have you thought of going second hand? I recently bought a 400D over on adverts and it was as good as brand new. Seller even had it packed away in teh box in the original packaging. It would leave you more money for a decent lens.

adicotea

AnCatDubh wrote: »

If you check the services thread in the stickies, I think there is an insurance service listed - please also read the opening post which gives the rules of the thread (which you'll see isn't a q&a type of thread - it just lists things with no particular comment, recommendation, or otherwise.

thanks a lot I appreciate your help, but...I'm not that familiar with the site(thread, stickies???). sorry

AnCatDubh

On the main forum you'll find at the top this thread

Stickies are always held on the first page of the forum within boards - they are 'stuck' by a moderator or admin to the top of the forum.

adicotea

AnCatDubh wrote: »

On the main forum you'll find at the top this thread

Stickies are always held on the first page of the forum within boards - they are 'stuck' by a moderator or admin to the top of the forum.

That seems to be simple enough, when you're told all about it:)
Once again thanks a million
Best regards