We should not be without one of these!!

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I nearly left my gear in a cafe the other day as I was just about to walk away leaving it under the table, I realised, fortunately,when I was about 15 ft away.

I thought how devastated I would have been had I totally forgot and lost all my gear so decided to look on the net for some kind of security gadget that would give an alarm if I were to do the same thing again.

Google came up with this brilliant gadget which is exactly what i had in mind but so far can not find a uk supplier of this or something similar.

This could have lots of uses not just for protecting camera gear or laptops or any luggage you have by your side as the trigger distance can be variably set.

Not only would it be a reminder that you have left something behind but can also let you know when someone else steals your gear etc while being distracted by someone else, we have seen how easily this is done on "The real Hustle"

http://www.pimall.com/NAIS/rdiftagalert.html


Works on the same principle as security tagging to prevent shoplifting, maybe someone else can come up with a result on Google.
 
sounds a good idea if you could get it down to a few feet away, if you get off a train say goodbye, I once left my bag one day, it only had cheap lenses in it, but John realized I had left it, about 20ft away but still long enough to go walkies, my thought were on the birds, lesser white throats, we were watching, luckily we were in a remote location
 
Galaxy66 said:
Just had a look at the description and it appears it would be no good as the closest setting is from 5 mtrs.:(

From the product description, ["The furthest setting range for this item is 50m from 5m."]
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You do realise that's only a foot more than you managed to get from your bag in your first post whereas the US one has a minimum distance of twice that?
 
someone should contact them see if they could become a uk agent maybe even make comission from the sales of these?

possible business oppurtunity for those with more drive and time than myself. obviously a huge discount for TP members
 
desantnik said:
Less hi-tech but I'm sure this does the job:
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I was going to suggest something similar - one of those curly leads that you can clip to your belt loop then attach to your bag. Simple but effective.

Or, try to get into the habit of hooking a strap of the bag around your ankle if it's under the table. That way it's also a deterent for the opportunist/distraction thief to pick it up as they pass.

Then again, I'm paranoid.
 
Loopy said:
I was going to suggest something similar - one of those curly leads that you can clip to your belt loop then attach to your bag. Simple but effective.

Or, try to get into the habit of hooking a strap of the bag around your ankle if it's under the table. That way it's also a deterent for the opportunist/distraction thief to pick it up as they pass.

Then again, I'm paranoid.
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And so am I, I also hide things all over the place when I we go out and leave the house unoccupied :)!

desantnik said:
Less hi-tech but I'm sure this does the job:

http://www.kiddicare.com/webapp/wcs...ter_page-_-endeca_promotions-_-banner_product
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Got quite a few spare dog leads I could use instead:)

iansmart said:
You do realise that's only a foot more than you managed to get from your bag in your first post whereas the US one has a minimum distance of twice that?
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Yes I do know that it is actually nearer 1.5 ft more;).

Mmmm. at 30 ft, if they mean radius of the zone, it would give someone a good chance of getting away before the alarm is set off, still useful if you leave it behind I suppose. The one in the link posted by Halflap could be a better and cheaper option after all at 5 metres.
 
Jon, have you got nothing else to do but look for my posts?, and not even references to "flying things" are allowed now that it is 2009 :bat:
 
found this site, still USA but looks like they ship to UK and also quote prices in sterling

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How about taking the fight to the thieves themselves....

Stick this in the ground, clip the other end to your camera bag...

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Note: not for indoor use, do not hold in hand and keep out of reach of children :D
 
Galaxy66 said:
Jon, have you got nothing else to do but look for my posts?, and not even references to "flying things" are allowed now that it is 2009 :bat:
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In all honesty Mal, it was BeHappy who drew my attention to this thread. I do have better things to do than just trawl TP for your threads :D

And we can't rule out "flying things" in 2009. What would I do if you post you'd witnessed seeing an UFO for example? Now come on, leave me a little room for some jokes here Mal. After all, it would seem you're doing your best to provide the material :lol:

:bat:indeed! pft. :naughty:
 
hepburn said:
In all honesty Mal, it was BeHappy who drew my attention to this thread. I do have better things to do than just trawl TP for your threads :D

And we can't rule out "flying things" in 2009. What would I do if you post you'd witnessed seeing an UFO for example? Now come on, leave me a little room for some jokes here Mal. After all, it would seem you're doing your best to provide the material :lol:

:bat:indeed! pft. :naughty:
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I think the mistake I made with you Jon was actually letting you know I could take a joke so this gave you the incentive to dish them out:D

Keep it up in 2009 Jon , lord if I had been upset at all the jokes that had ever been pulled on me I would have topped myself by now:lol:.
I will pm you sometime and describe some of the more outrageous ones I have been involved in including 5ton blocks of concrete, bin liners full of polystyrene beads and bars of "inedible" soap, not all on the receiving end.

You can draw lots of material from that lot:lol::lol::lol:
 
desantnik said:
How about taking the fight to the thieves themselves....

Stick this in the ground, clip the other end to your camera bag...

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Note: not for indoor use, do not hold in hand and keep out of reach of children :D
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No good, too extreme:D
 
hey Mal.....dont listen to a word heppers says ;)

and If youve still got that block of concrete...lemme know eh? :lol:
 
Does that attach to a pint glass do you think, I always seem to be putting my pint down and losing it :lol::lol:

Seriously though, it's a good idea, it won't be long til I walk off and forget my bag
 
kelack said:
Does that attach to a pint glass do you think, I always seem to be putting my pint down and losing it :lol::lol:

Seriously though, it's a good idea, it won't be long til I walk off and forget my bag
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A woman that drinks by the pint:)
 
I should get one of these for me dad - In Fueteventura 2007 we went to our hotels restaurant in the morning for brekkie, took our camera bags (never left our sights!) and shoved them under the table. After breakfast decided to go to the market a few miles away. Half way round the market "Wheres my camera bag" says dad... Rush back to the restaurant and its no where to be seen - ask at the counter and they know nothing of it. Luckily someone comes out from the back after over hearing and says they found it. His D40, all his lenses and video camera were all luckily tucked up still inside :p

Regards, James
 
BeHappy said:
hey Mal.....dont listen to a word heppers says ;)

and If youve still got that block of concrete...lemme know eh? :lol:
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Yes, please let us know. I need it to underpin some footings, probably with BH under them if she keeps on... :D

Now, i do wonder how you will pm me mal, what with my pm's turned off currently. But feel free to email me instead. I'm sure it will be excellent material ;) :thumbs:
 
The one in the op is called the KJB Security TA100 if that helps err....locate them ;)

I like the fact that that site has this pic on it

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Yet KJB's site advises "Please Note: This product is not recommended for use with laptop computers, it may cause false alarms" :shrug:
 
PsiFox said:
A woman that drinks by the pint:)
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for fear of hijacking the thread, the half pint glasses are for drinking wine out of at the rugby club, everything else must come as a pint :lol:
 
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