Just Bought My RED Scarlet. Security Options?

[Jason beaumont]

Hello, All. I just bought myself a RED Scarlet and my first post is going to be in regards to security.

I was thinking of a good GPS tracking device. But was curious how other owners have protected their investment.

I do have production insurance as well.

I dont live in a bad area, but anything is possible. Thanks in advance.

 

[Matt Hall]

I'd be interested in knowing what other people are doing as well. If you own a home and you're robbed, I think your homeowners policy would cover you. But there are many other scenarios where you could have it stolen (and production insurance wouldn't cover you).

 

[Nick Pasquariello]

The insurance I have covers theft, including from an unlocked vehicle. Granted, if that were to happen, I'd be without camera and gear for a bit while everything got sorted. But at least there's a level of coverage. I didn't take my Scarlet out of my house until it was insured.

 

[Andrew Gentle]

I'd be careful about relying on a homeowner's insurance policy. Because I use my Scarlet and other camera equipment to generate income, apparently most home insurance policies don't cover it, at least in Australia.

-Andrew

 

[Jason beaumont]

Fullsail a very large film school based in orlando uses GPS tracking devices on all their camera equipment. It seems to be bolted or welded on or something lol.
I was thinking more of a gps device in the case, and maybe a dummy lens housing or something with a tracker inside. Sounds silly but ive heard stories of people getting robbed when going to get a gig in places like LA and NY

 

[Dan Rosario]

Your two best options are insurance (film and production specific) and vigiliance in handling and storing.

 

[David W. Jones]

Your two best options are insurance (film and production specific) and vigiliance in handling and storing.

I'll add that having an alarm system with posted signs, along with a big dog are also helpful.

I have 150 pound Cane Corso as a studio mascot. Yes thats him to the left.

 

[Bob Gundu]

 

[Sascha Rossier]

I'd be careful about relying on a homeowner's insurance policy. Because I use my Scarlet and other camera equipment to generate income, apparently most home insurance policies don't cover it, at least in Australia.

-Andrew

Same applies here in Switzerland. If you generate income with your equipment homeowner's insurance won't cover!

My trick: NLYCA ;-) (Never leave your camera alone)

 

[David W. Jones]

Made my day Bob!

 

[Jason beaumont]

Well i already have production insurance. I just stand the idea of someone having my camera for free that i worked so hard for lol. Me and my silly principles.