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Jul 15, 2013 12:23 |  #1

Hello all. Anyone checked out this site yet? I think it is very new, but its an intriguing concept.

"Free theft protection". Register your gear and if it gets stolen they will list it and if someone goes to try to sell it you can get alerted. It will need to get pretty popular before it is at all helpfull, but still interesting.

From the FAQ:

How does it work?
Lenstag works like this:
Sign up & add your cameras, lenses & video equipment to your account. It's totally free.
Verify that you're in possession of each item by uploading a picture from your phone or computer of each item's serial number or something else that shows you own each item (warranty card, etc.).
If an item gets stolen, immediately flag it as such and we'll create a public page to help you get it back.
Bonus feature: if you sell or give an item to someone else, you can transfer the record to them using Lenstag and save the next person from having to re-verify.


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Jul 16, 2013 10:44 |  #2

It's an excellent idea - I've added my gear there. I had a Fuji X100 stolen at the SF airport last year - since I still have the warranty card, I can register it, too and mark it stolen. It'll be interesting to see if it ever pops up.

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Aug 05, 2013 11:17 |  #3

Excellent idea indeed, and well executed! To test it out go to their stolen gear page, copy and Google a (stolen) serial number "Stolen camera 1234567". Should make dealings on POTN, FM, craigslist, and even fleabay less anxiety laden. :)

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http://www.borrowlense​s.com …istered-serial-at-a-time/ (external link)
http://techcrunch.com …-recovery-and-prevention/ (external link)
http://petapixel.com …d-lens-theft/#more-117465 (external link)
http://petapixel.com …r-used-camera-gear-sales/ (external link)
http://froknowsphoto.c​om/lenstag/ (external link)

Disclaimer, the developer is a buddy of mine from college, and I have my gear listed on the site.


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Aug 05, 2013 14:03 |  #4

Good idea, also makes sure you actually record those details for insurance purposes too


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Aug 05, 2013 18:32 |  #5

What a brilliant idea! I am signing up right now.


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