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Matt-641
27th of August 2008 (Wed), 15:09
I'm headed down to Reno,NV tomorrow and I'm wondering if it would be worth it to bring my XTI with me or just leave it at home and use a p&s that we have. The only equipment I would have is the XTI body and kit lens, so not alot to carry around. Also, if I do bring it, the camera will be in my carry on bag and with me most of the time.

what do you think? worth the risk or not?
Woolburr
27th of August 2008 (Wed), 15:45
Doesn't do much good to have a camera if you never take it with you.;)
Matt-641
27th of August 2008 (Wed), 17:02
True..although I've never had this nice of a camera either.
Becca
27th of August 2008 (Wed), 18:25
I've traveled all over the world and I never leave my camera at home. I make sure that it is insured and take reasonable precautions. As Dan said, why have a camera and leave it at home? Shoot away!
squashed
27th of August 2008 (Wed), 19:58
I bring my XTI everywhere.
crazyskillz07
27th of August 2008 (Wed), 20:04
Bring it with you.
Just Be
27th of August 2008 (Wed), 20:11
Bring it! You don't have that much to carry.

Get a "Personal Items policy" from State Farm, if you have time and feel the need. I did and I don't hesitate to bring my gear anywhere. It took 20 minutes at my local agency. You're covered the minute you sign the dotted line. It covers loss, theft and damage done by you. Over 5,000 of gear was only about $70/year.
Matt-641
28th of August 2008 (Thu), 00:55
Over 5,000 of gear was only about $70/year.

Wow! That's not that bad considering the equipement is worth as much as a used car....I think there'll be some good photo opportunities, so I might just have to bring it with me. :)

thanks
Mike
28th of August 2008 (Thu), 03:19
As Dan said, there's no point having a camera and leaving it at home. Why would it be a risk to take it with you? I have been all over Europe with my cameras and always wander round with 1 on each shoulder and I have never had a problem.
Matt-641
28th of August 2008 (Thu), 11:22
As Dan said, there's no point having a camera and leaving it at home. Why would it be a risk to take it with you?

Well I was thinking if I were to leave it in the hotel room for those times I'll be out and don't want to risk me dropping it or something due to..umm...some beverages. I just don't totally trust the maids, but I guess I have had my laptop in the room all day a few times and it was fine, so the camera will have to be hidden. I'm just protective of it is all.
gary88
28th of August 2008 (Thu), 14:26
I bought my camera to use it, it goes everywhere with me.