How do you store all your photography gear at home?

[fotoworx]

How do you store all your photography gear at home?

Do you have it all neat and tidy in a camera bag or spread all over your desk or kitchen table?
Have a special wardrobe or closet?
Built special cabinet(s)?

[scorpio_e]

Dresser drawers...Pelican 1650 and my closet *L*

[neil_r]

Like this

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/pics/peli_1.jpg

[Rockney]

I use an armoire and two Pelican cases..

[Nicksan3]

A Lowepro Pro Roller 200 and 300, in a closet.

[canonnoob]

I keep my lighting gear in my Stanley FatMax Tool Box, then my camera gear in my tamrac expedition 7x.

[Jethro790]

I have all in a humidity controlled, fireproof, stand up gun locker. I won't post pictures of it, sorry!

[bohdank]

Mostly in my Lowepro ProMag2

[larrysch]

Store mine in my home - in my Lowepro - Flipside 200 - where I can grab it and run if needed.

[w8jy]

In my Pelican 1610 case with dividers.

[KayakPhotos]

I'll take all the gear in those for christmas please...;)
Like this

http://www.ambrosiabbs.com/gallery/pics/peli_1.jpg

[Nortelbert]

IKEA cabinetry .... the doors hide all the mess. The bags fit on the shelves, and then there's a whole bunch of cloth boxes (similar to these (http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/10122586)) to hold accessories.

[ManiZ]

In a locker at the bank.


:wink:

[Mike K]

Think Tank Airport Addicted fits all of my primary gear, and its a fair amount, 2 bodies 8 lenses, accessories & tripod. I figure if I can't easily haul it with me, I won't have it me when the moment comes. 3rd body, charger and batteries for it and old tripod are in drawers.
Mike K

[jhom]

Most of my lenses, bodies, and electronics are stored in two IKEA display cases with glass doors. It makes it convenient to select what I need for a given shoot. My strobes, light stands, backdrops, super teles, bags, etc are store in several closets because of their size and bulk.

[coorz]

In 3 Pelicans; safe from the wife and onslaught of 3 little kids.

[dovaka]

all the camera stuff is in 2 pelicans and a kata bag plus big tupperwares with tripods strobes lights and other random stuff

[SMP_Homer]

on the shelves at the camera store...

[tvphotog]

In my ThinkTank Rotation, so I know where all the little pieces are. When I take a smaller bag out, I sample from it. Tripod on the study bookshelf.

[Rainyday]

Mine is kept in two dresser drawers. Misc equipment (battery chargers, cords etc) are kept in large clear plastic bags and labelled according to camera. (7D, 450Xsi, video camera) The actual camera, lenses and flash are kept in a LowePro Nova, ready to grab and go.

[Jahled]

I have invested in Lowepro 4S lens cases for every lens that is not attached to one of my bodies for shelf storage, as well as the option and simply grabbing one in a rush. The big guy lives in it's carbon storage case along side them, the other one in a 4 series case. For the time being I simply prefer having my glass individually wrapped up snug and tight when not attached as part of working kit.

All this would have been thrown in the air had Parcel Force delivered my Domke F2 today like they were meant to. But they didn't because the UK has had a bit of snow. Though given there is no way that bag is going to be suitable for every occasion, I shall be getting something like a Lowepro Pro Trekker 400 AW next week, and be thoroughly sorted! My gear will be without doubt subsequently scattered amongst these lens cases and bags, given I am Mr messy. :)

As I invest more money in gear I am giving some more secure storage some thought, as I suspect my insurance company might insist I give it some thought as well; perhaps built-in metal wall cabinets or something along those lines. For the time being I am more worried about stray arms and elbows

[Nate P.]

Random places in my house, wherever I last set it down

[Kekumba]

I don't have any lighting stuff, so it just stays in my bag or on top of the little bar area in my basement.

[MT Stringer]

Pelican 1610 in the closet along with 2 backpacks and a couple of bags for accessories. All of the lighting stuff is in the Stanley Fat Max with the light stands nearby ready for use.

[prrs4me]

In several camera bags and on the counter or dresser or wherever I used the camera last. Eventually it gets put away for a while until I use it again and leave it laying around.

[5D2USER]

Pelican 1650. Except lights and support.

http://i45.tinypic.com/2q09gsw.jpg

[Sledhed]

Camera gear is in my TT Airport roller, lighting gear is currently in a Pelican until I buy another TT bag for them.

[Ralph Merlino]

Camera gear is stored in seven Pelican 1555 cases.
Five Tamrac bags .
Five Lightware cases for lighting.

[Tortie]

My Crumpler 5MDH. :)

[Trainboy]

On the floor to my left: 5D Mark II/35L, Rebel G/35-80, FTb/50 1.8
On the desk in front of me: 24-105, 85L, 28/1.8 FD, SD940IS, AE-1/35 f3.5.
on a desk to my right: 1Ds mark II/16-35
Behind me: 100-400
Storage? Huh.

[JWright]

I have three tier wooden machinists tool chest I bought at COSTCO...

http://johnwright.smugmug.com/photos/290411075_Fgnts-L-1.jpg

[fotoworx]

I have three tier wooden machinists tool chest I bought at COSTCO...

http://johnwright.smugmug.com/photos/290411075_Fgnts-L-1.jpg

Thats incredible. May I ask what they cost?

[mrfourcows]

http://i45.tinypic.com/2q09gsw.jpg

:confused::(:o

[Tyler's Mom]

For what I have right now its all in my Spare Bedroom room sprawled all over the place

[fotoworx]

For what I have right now its all in my Spare Bedroom room sprawled all over the place

Sounds like my gear.

[FlyingPhotog]

Another 1650 User...

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p37915730.jpg

[Cam97]

I have mine in a Domke F2, ready to hit the road at a moments notice.

[onebikeonehorseone5D]

Mine will be sitting inside of a Pelican 1650 case permanently.

If there is a fire, the case goes out the window, then I rescue the kids. Just kidding. I don't have kids.

If there is some reason I want to grab all of my stuff....Grab pelican case and go.

Pelican case can be "locked" to keep visiting children away....

[Jon]

For what I have right now its all in my Spare Bedroom room sprawled all over the placeA lot of mine spends time that way. My excuse is "I'm packing (or unpacking)" it whenever my wife complains. It's supposed to live in a walk-in closet that's dedicated to my camera things though (sounds like overkill, but I have camera bags hanging from the coat rails and several bookshelves with photo books, equipment manuals and travel guides on another wall, so it's pretty much one-stop shopping.

[JWright]

Thats incredible. May I ask what they cost?

I bought it about eight or nine years ago and I seem to recollect it was about $250.00. I haven't seen them in our local stores in several years... I would think any kind of tool storage chest would work, although the wood one looks nicer in the house.

[stephen_g]

Lowepro Minitrekker and a tripod bag. Or on my floor, whatever suits.

[ben_r_]

In a Pelican 1624, see my review on it here: LINK (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=471486)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=254692&stc=1&d=1205813564

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=254693&stc=1&d=1205813564

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=254694&stc=1&d=1205813587

[fotoworx]

Those large cases look the bees knees.

[myjunk]

wow and what's more impressive is...

Look at all those ENELOOP batteries!!!!

These pelican cases sure do cost a lot of money.

[dovaka]

In a Pelican 1624, see my review on it here: LINK (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=471486)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=254692&stc=1&d=1205813564



wow someone else that carries as many batteries as i do

[mdaniel]

Random places in my house, wherever I last set it down

*2.

[ToddR]

A tempting thread. It would be cool to have something big enough for a couple of AlienBees and Vagabond, which I saw pictured here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=9264288&postcount=175), or one just right for aircraft carryon.

Hopefully this stupid thing in Detroit won't impact photographers in terms of what they carry or how they carry it. What next, no PocketWizards because it is a remote "trigger" system?

Oooh, now they tell us to stay in our seat for the last hour of the flight. Whew, that'll save us. Yeah, because you could never try the same nefarious act earlier in a flight.:mad:

[canonnoob]

A tempting thread. It would be cool to have something big enough for a couple of AlienBees and Vagabond, which I saw pictured here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=9264288&postcount=175), or one just right for aircraft carryon.

Hopefully this stupid thing in Detroit won't impact photographers in terms of what they carry or how they carry it. What next, no PocketWizards because it is a remote "trigger" system?

Oooh, now they tell us to stay in our seat for the last hour of the flight. Whew, that'll save us. Yeah, because you could never try the same nefarious act earlier in a flight.:mad:

I have something I use for my 2 b800s and all my remotes.. plus cables/extension cords- 2 50ft industrials. Stanley fatmax 4-in-1

I dont have a vag but I know that I can fit at least 1 or 2 in with my bees

[4x4rock]

For what I have right now its all in my Spare Bedroom room sprawled all over the place

Same here. Some on the floor, some in different bags...:D

[les_au]

most of my boxes and gear i am not using have been stored on a shelf in a cupboard, everything else is stored in a compuday pack apart from the tripod. its contents include

canon 1000d
panasonic p&s
tamron 18-270 vc
canon ef 50mm f/1.8 + dorky aftermarket hood
nikon 28mm F/2.8
430 ex flash
extension tubes
cheap wireless flash triggers
chargers for both cameras
assorted memory cards, a reversing ring, m42 to eos converter

easy to pick up and take anywhere, although i don't have as much gear as most of you guys, so storage is easy

[agphotography]

I devoted half of the closet in my office to camera gear. I got a shelving system from the container store with 3 levels which is where I store my bags and white lightnings. On the bottom I have my Think Tank Airport International which is typically loaded with all of my gear. On the side of the closet I keep my tripods and lightstands.

The top shelf of the closet is currently home to all the small pieces that seem to accumulate w/o me knowing where they came from lol! I'll find places for them all eventually.

[mikekelley]

I dont have a vag but I know that I can fit at least 1 or 2 in with my bees


what

[FlyingPhotog]

Vag = Vagabond II = Portable battery power source for...
Bees = Alien Bees = Strobes

[canonnoob]

Vag = Vagabond II = Portable battery power source for...
Bees = Alien Bees = Strobes

lol vag... :p

[Digger]

Random places in my house, wherever I last set it down

me too plus the floor. I figure it cant fall if its already on the floor.

[Tim Snow]

All my stuff fits in my Think Tank Airport International comfortably, which is locked thanks to the built in locks. I then lock the bag to a steel shower bar which is drilled into the studs in the closet in my office using a Master Lock and thick chain. I the lock the office door and for an extra step the house is protected by a motion sensor alarm system.

[fotoworx]

All my stuff fits in my Think Tank Airport International comfortably, which is locked thanks to the built in locks. I then lock the bag to a steel shower bar which is drilled into the studs in the closet in my office using a Master Lock and thick chain. I the lock the office door and for an extra step the house is protected by a motion sensor alarm system.

Have you been broken into before?

[LoganJ]

me too plus the floor. I figure it cant fall if its already on the floor.

That's great :D

[SiaoP]

You guys are intense. I set it on my desk.

[TaDa]

I have a home office. So right at this point in time, the 70-200 is in front of my keyboard on my desk. Tripod ring on the floor. 2 L Brackets right in front of me. Lens hoods mixed in around the desk. 430ex flash to the left of my keyboard. 5D/35L combo on the floor to the right of me. 1DIII/85L on floor behind me. 24-70 and 580EXII in the Crumpler bag.

It's a mess :P

[Tim Snow]

ConDigital: Once before but my gear wasn't touched. As a working freelance photojournalist, if my gear gets stolen it's not only an inconvenience, but it could put me out of business for a while...Can't be too careful I guess.

[kokakaste2]

In my camera bags + hard case for flashes and stuff. Rest just stays in shoe boxes on shelves ^^