Advertising may cost you in the long run: Carrying Expensive Equipment While Traveling

Logo Camera Straps

I purchased a Nikon D3s several months ago.  It is an expensive camera.  If you put a Nikon lens on it, add two 16 GB memory cards, it's value shoots up over $6000.  It makes a tempting target of thieves.  My wife and I travel extensively and I refuse to leave the D3s at home.  The camera box comes with a really nice carrying strap which has embroidered in the nylon, Nikon D3s.  It is the one thing I did not attach to the camera body.  I bought a plain black neoprene strap and attached it.

This is what I mean about advertising to the world that you're carrying an expensive camera.

I consider a photo vest an essential tool when traveling.  It not only carries extra batteries, memory cards, flash light, filter, etc. but it acts as a visual shield when I'm walking down the street.  I carry my camera across the shoulder and the vest covers the strap and camera.  I only take the camera out when I'm going to take a picture and it goes right back under the vest after the shutter is pressed.

Sideview of carrying an expensive camera.  My wife suggested that I get some black tape and cover the Nikon logo on the lens cap.  She's absolutely right.

Insurance

I have a separate rider policy for my camera equipment on my home-owner's insurance policy.  It is relatively inexpensive and covers everything.

Carry-On Bags and Traveling

I have traveled with a Lowe Pro roller and everything I use can go inside this bag.  I was reminded that when we go back to France this year and travel on Baboo Airlines that my bag is not going to fit international standards.  I bought a small Swiss Army carry-on, lined it with foam insert and I can carry everything in this bag.

You always want to remain vigilant and be aware of your surroundings, who is around you.  Don't make your-self a target by advertising what you have.  Stay safe.