I think I need to lay down in a dark corner!

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Evenin' all,

Have you ever wondered just how much your current batch of camera gear would cost if you were to have to suddenly replace it for any reason? I just got out a sheet of paper and a pen and did just that! I think I need to reevaluate my insurance values and then get a stiff drink! :D

To replace every bit of kit I currently own like-for-like and brand new would cost me just shy of £7500! :eek:

I guess that because I've aquired it over a number of years, I've not really appreciated the full value of it all! If I were to go back through everything I've bought, sold and swapped over the years, I reckon that as a conservative estimate, I'd have parted with close to £10k.

Kinda makes you wonder doesn't it? ;)

Si
 
Soon adds up. I've only been togging for two years and its at about £**,000 already. :lol:
But it does keep its value fairly well. :bonk: :D


Kev.
 
Yep it all adds up! Tempted to take out new for old insurance and total my 5D and get a new 5D MkII ...actually nah I love my 5D :D
 
I payed £50 for my car, travelled to a mate's with 2 40d's, 70-200 2.8,70-200/4 and a 300 2.8

scary driving through towns!
 
Insurance companies think my 1Ds2 is worth 5k; then add a few L-lenses at Jessops prices. In reality it all cost me a fraction of the 'total' value. And it really helps me to get the insurance that I can afford, it is only 1 good L lens a year /SARCASM. This really puts me along with pro football togs with a few long primes.
 
david1701 said:
my bag is 5 grand, I have no car and the sum total of my other possessions is probs less than 5k :(

I (L) insurance
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haha, yup... my bag is insured for about 4k too, and computer and lights and extra stuff another couple grand.... sure as hell didn't cost me that much, but to replace it /tomorrow/ sure would...

<3 insurance.
 
Well over £25k's worth, including film cameras...
Over £15k in newer digital kit (inc lenses)...

Discounting my actual salary, I've probably earned about £10k directly from photography over the last 35 years...lol
 
Arkady said:
Well over £25k's worth, including film cameras...
Over £15k in newer digital kit (inc lenses)...

Discounting my actual salary, I've probably earned about £10k directly from photography over the last 35 years...lol
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But what pleasure you've had Rob. ;)


Kev.
 
Troooo...very true...
It wasn't a complaint - merely an observation that I might have to...shall we say exert myself a little more in the months to come...lol
 
Oh please, don't ask questions like this. I've got more noughts on the end of my figure than most people, and yes I do worry about what would happen if the office building burned down or was ram-raided.
 
In order I could state the value of my possessions as:
1-Hi-Fi.
2-CDs.
3-Camera.
4-Car.

Very sad really ;), I'm just glad I've not got more money locked into these things, it means I can spend it on experiences rather than possessions.

Nick.
 
My other "sin" is horses, I own two heavies, and I believe it's an un-written rule that you should never add up the costs of keeping horses. If I did, you'd definitely see a grown man cry :'(

Just make sure your kit is insured and enjoy it, you're a long time dead!
 
RRP, about 3K of gear...
Street value about 2-2.5k...

pretty good considering ive only spent just above a k myself :D
(bargains and an 18th bday)
 
Humm :help:

I am keeping quiet :lol:


Best not to add it up :D
 
RRP I'm unsure - probably like this...

D2X > D3s - £3000+
SB28 > SB900 - £300+
SB28DX > SB900 - £300+
SB800 > SB900 - £300+
60mm macro - £350
50mm - £100
85mm f/1.8 - £250
80-200mm > 70-200mm - £1200+

Roughly £5800 or there abouts.... a lot when you out it that way, I'm always thinking in used prices :)
12-24 - £700
Tamron 17-50 - £300
 
I dont really know, I'll add it up now as I go along :P

Canon 5D = £800 ish
Canon 28-70mm F2.8 = £500
Canon 70-200mm F2.8 = £700
Canon 50mm F1.8 = £70

Then all smaller bits such as mem cards, batteries, bag, tripod etc probs around £200

£2,270
Not bad ey lol. To say i'm still a student
 
My sack is valued at about £3k for insurance purposes.

Just to pick up on some earlier comments; a few of you have said that you've insured your kit for more than you paid for it; isn't that problematic if the insurance company want to see receipts, etc following a claim?

Is it obvious that I've never made a claim before? ;)
 
Insurance is reasonable I feel.

I am insured for my shop, my house, and my on location work, for more or less everything. Value of approximately £10K on location, and £15K studio equipment (inc cameras, lenses, lights, scanners, printers laptops, PC's etc) both at home and at work.

Pro Indemnity, Public Liability & Legal Cover up to £1M....

I pay approx £38 a month for it. Worth it imo,

G.
 
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