Hat Tip: DP Review
Lenstag offers a free service where photographers can upload information on the equipment they own. If the gear is stolen, you can then inform Lenstag and they will post a notice online with identification information.
Lenstag recently discovered (by accident) that the database can be used to identify stolen images as well. The service matches the information in its camera database to the EXIF information contained in the image. It only works if the EXIF remains intact when uploaded online. Some sites eliminate that data when images are uploaded and it can always be removed manually by the thief.
Camera equipment can be very expensive, especially professional level equipment. While Lenstag only increases the chance of getting stolen equipment back by a small amount, it does provide a useful service. If nothing else it provides a record trail for insurance purposes.
Having a record of what equipment you own with the serial numbers stored online is very useful if you ever need to file an insurance claim, as the reason for filing a claim can also destroy the records needed to file a claim.
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