Sunday, November 4, 2007

Keeping my gear dry



After having my old analogue SLR kit lens infected with mould or fungus, I have decided to get myself a dry cabinet.

According to the booklet, camera and lens should be kept at 40% humidity, at that humidity, the environment is dry enough to keep it mould and rust free.

The dry cabinet needs a few hours to bring the humidity down, try to keep only essential items and not rubbish inside. After a few tries, try to avoid keeping box and lots of paper in the dry cabinet, it needs a longer time to bring the humidity down.

Dry cabinet specs:
  • 30 litres capacity( good for 2 bodies and some lens )
  • Analogue hygrometer
  • Electronically driven ( 16W, I hope that's correct )

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