mirageII wrote:
These safes have a key too (You can see it on the pics above just below the handle). This can be used to open the safe so you can replace the batteries inside
No ! You can't !
Key and the code must be used at the same time....
But you can just replace the batteries without opening the safe
asimsoofi wrote:
It looks like the same volume of a decent sized carry on camera back pack.
2-3 bodies, 4-5 lenses at least. I'm thinking Tetris packing if needed.
It will take more than that, even you put the 200/1.8L in...
Ok, so ordered it late last night and Staples has it set for delivery today. Freakin' awesome.
Anyway, with taxes, came out to $400 and then Staples has the online rebate entry, which took 5 seconds to submit from the final checkout page. So that's $80 bucks coming back. Final cost $320 delivered.
This is selling for $400 in other places online. Best deal thus far. And it's 2 Cu. Ft., which sounds pretty spacious.
The sale ends Saturday I believe, but I'll post my thoughts on it once I get it today.
I'm going to go look at that one today - I hope it's in the store - and then likely order it before Saturday. Couldn't find an extra coupon code to tack on though.
The only way a safe can help would be if it is too heavy for 2-3 guys to move. That is pretty heavy!
Next best thing would be to drill the bottom and mount on a concrete slab using bolts. The harder you pull the tighter they get. This was required for a special high risk policy I had in another business a few years ago.
A "fire" safe is a waste if you want security. A big hammer could pop one open in a minute or two and you are missing ther heavy weight. You need a rated safe, at least 30 minutes for tools. They make 60 minute but even used are in the thousands. None of the above are in the $400.00 range new. Old used maybe $400-$800.00
Anything less is just makes it easy to find what to take and carry it out faster.
A good floor safe with heavy sides and face bolted to the slab is a lower price option. Hide it in a closet. Much better if built into a new office or home.
Ok, I've received the safe. My concern is security & fire for my equipment and some media. This fits the bill.
All I have to say is get your orders in or go check it out for yourselves. The size is perfect. It's solid. 206lbs to be exact and it took my brother and I to move it in.
This is literally worth it's weight in....hmm....DVD negatives??
Anyway, go to the Staples store or online. It is a very good value for the cost.
Some pros:
-$50,000 coverage from the manufacturer in case of damage from fire
-Comes with bolt kit to secure to floor
-2 Cu. Ft.
Interior Dimensions
Height 19-21/32"
Width 14-13/16"
Depth 11-7/8"
Price Breakdown
$499.99 Retail
$379.99 Sale
+ 22.00 6% Tax
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401.99
-80.00 Rebate
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$320 (not exact to the penny in case ur punching numbers)
Placed drawer piece in the center and placed sleeves of DVDs in it. (Think 50 sleeves and you can put 8 DVDs in each)
On top shelf, I placed 4 bodies back to back with right sides facing out.
All of my lenses fit perfectly on the bottom and still have room to put 3 580s in a row.
Asim and others, you can remove the retractable file holder mechanism from its mounting shell - this lets you use the shell as a shelf - which is handy to get more use from the height of this thing.
Lord Fluff wrote:
Don't you guys have insurance? If so, why worry?
Of course.
Personally, any pro photographer who doesn't have insurance is a bonehead.
The safe isn't meant to be the end all of anyone's worries. It's a deterrent and extra precaution. It is meant to safeguard against fire and other hazards, not just theft. If someone breaks in, they will think twice.
The headache of having to wait for the insurance claim to come through is another matter. Replacing all that equipment requires too much cash.
technocraft wrote:
Asim and others, you can remove the retractable file holder mechanism from its mounting shell - this lets you use the shell as a shelf - which is handy to get more use from the height of this thing.
Nathan Whitchu wrote:
Insurance won't replace your equipment fast enough for the job you have today or tomorrow.
No, but money will. I guess things are a little different in the massive houses that seem the norm in the States. Personally, a safe big enough to take my gear would occupy too much of the house (and almost certainly just go straight through the floorboards.....
This is the most surreal thread in the history of FM. Rather akin to watching a 70 year old grand-dad light the cigarette of his 11 year old charge while tripping through Virginia.
A friend of mine had a small safe, kept a gun, cash and important papers etc. when his house was broken into - they carried the safe away. I have a gun safe - size of a refrigerator. It took four of us to get it into my basement. Now it is full of all sorts of stuff and nobody can move it! Best investment I ever made to protect MY stuff.
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