Equipment Price Rises and Short Supply Following Tsunami

As anticipated, the price of some professional camera equipment in the UK has risen by more than 10% in the month following the Japan tsunami with some items now in short supply. This means a Nikon D3S now costs a rather eye watering £3,600 from major suppliers. It's worth bearing in mind that "new for old" insurance cover is often based on the price of equipment at the time the policy was renewed and photographers should check that they have adequate cover at the new prices in the event of a total loss.