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Nov 2, 2018 10:09:52   #
olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
 
Kmgw9v wrote:
Everything is in a spare bedroom that my wife never enters.



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Nov 2, 2018 10:16:18   #
olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
 
ppkwhat wrote:
aschweik,
This one seems like a crazy advice, but since I also do a lot of target shooting with
my rifle, I purchased several surplus military 50 caliber metal cans to store my ammo and I'm using them to also store my camera stuff. They are totally sealed with rubber seals, so I throw a couple of silica gel packs inside and place my equipment wrapped on paper towels, close the can label it and stack them in a shelf. Also these cans comes in two sizes: for 30 mm (narrow) and 50 mm larger. The good thing is that they have the same length and hight so is easy to stack them if needed. They cost surplus around $10 and new around $15 to $19 bucks. I usually place the camera and flashes and any bulky equipment in the larger cans and the lenses in the smaller ones. they are really good and totally seal the humidity - just my "two cents" advice, but works for me.
aschweik, br This one seems like a crazy advice, b... (show quote)


I use those to store Lipo and Lion batteries (I have a ton of each), if ever a short/catch fire, it will not spread (no oxygen), besides a few hundred rounds for target practice.

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Nov 2, 2018 10:22:32   #
shutterbob Loc: Tucson
 
I keep mine in a gun safe that is temperature/humidity controlled. Not only is it out of the way but it is all fairly well protected from theft when I'm away.

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Nov 2, 2018 10:24:08   #
Tracy B. Loc: Indiana
 
Siri humidity controlled dry cabinet.

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Nov 2, 2018 10:28:29   #
dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia
 
pithydoug wrote:
I sold my kids many years back and now my den(an ex-bedroom) has a 5 drawer dresser and my desk. I would think of a piece of furniture that would eventually fit into that soon to be available bedroom. :) Of course, if your like most families, you don't have a slot for the extra piece.


Really? I do not believe you sold your kids. I think you traded them in on a camera upgrade! Did you get much?

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Nov 2, 2018 10:31:55   #
georgeretired Loc: Manitoba Canada
 
Being organized is the first thing. We moved from a 2500 SQ ft home to a 2 bedroom apartment. I have a pelican case with wheels. Its big but fits nicely under my open desk. Cameras and smaller size lens in there. Since I have accumulated a few bags of different sized, my camera flash are in one bag, cords in another etc. We dedicated the smaller bedroom closet to all my gear. Bags etc hang, larger lens in cases hang, soft boxes and reflectors hang, tripods etc stand alone and a metal 4 shelf is in the room for books and what is left over. I logged everything on a "how to find sheet" and keep it in my insurance file for all my cameras, lens and gear. It took time but it was worth the confusion on "where is it"

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Nov 2, 2018 10:32:14   #
aschweik Loc: NE Ohio
 
dsmeltz wrote:
Really? I do not believe you sold your kids. I think you traded them in on a camera upgrade! Did you get much?


I would trade my kids for a Nikon D500......just sayin'......

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Nov 2, 2018 10:48:47   #
jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ
 
That's a good question. I guess I'm kind of messy with my equipment too. I have a lot of camera bags for my equipment and I use the largest one for most of it. Then I use the smaller bags for each shoot. One bag fits just right in my Jeep. One is a sling bag that is best for walking or hiking around with a couple of lenses. I have a Pelican case for taking my equipment on an airplane (carryon). I have two huge lenses that stay inside of huge Lowpro cases and I just attach a camera to the one I plan to use and then put it in the trunk of the car and take it with me. But when I'm not using any of it, I leave the two huge lenses in the huge cases, and the rest in one huge Lowpro case. That Lowpro case takes a forklift to carry it so I usually just store it all there until I go on a shoot and then transfer what I need into a smaller case.

aschweik wrote:
I am accumulating camera equipment and right now it's scattered around. We have a large house, but a lot of people living here. What I really need is a kid to move out so I can have their room! But...since making a 14 year old go live somewhere else is most likely illegal, I need to find a way to store my stuff in another room. I have looked at cases (like Pelican), dressers, cabinets, etc. I don't know which is the best way as far as not damaging the equipment over time. It's not going anywhere with me. I have smaller camera bags for travel. I just need somewhere to stash it all in one place around the house.

I'm interested in what other people do with all their gear that they aren't using in a grab and go bag. I've been looking online and see differing opinions on the cases due to no air circulation, etc. And people cautioning the use of some foam padding as it breaks down. Not sure how much of that stuff makes a difference. So I'd like to know what the Hedgehogs do! (aside from making family members move out :)

Thanks for any ideas you may have.
I am accumulating camera equipment and right now i... (show quote)

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Nov 2, 2018 11:01:03   #
Tomcat5133 Loc: Gladwyne PA
 
georgeretired wrote:
Being organized is the first thing. We moved from a 2500 SQ ft home to a 2 bedroom apartment. I have a pelican case with wheels. Its big but fits nicely under my open desk. Cameras and smaller size lens in there. Since I have accumulated a few bags of different sized, my camera flash are in one bag, cords in another etc. We dedicated the smaller bedroom closet to all my gear. Bags etc hang, larger lens in cases hang, soft boxes and reflectors hang, tripods etc stand alone and a metal 4 shelf is in the room for books and what is left over. I logged everything on a "how to find sheet" and keep it in my insurance file for all my cameras, lens and gear. It took time but it was worth the confusion on "where is it"
Being organized is the first thing. We moved from... (show quote)


I suggest an 850! I want the Sony a9 mirrorless. My kids are grown so of no value. Nice people.
I look at my favorite camera everyday. Sony a7s II. Love Nikons for many years. And I have an antique Mercury II great metal camera 60 years old on my desk. I just look at it every week. Their is a love a imaging gear in photography. The 60 year old camera is so well built.
I am organized but not to much. Just enough. Have fun.

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Nov 2, 2018 11:13:19   #
JCam Loc: MD Eastern Shore
 
aschweik wrote:
I am accumulating camera equipment and right now it's scattered around. We have a large house, but a lot of people living here. What I really need is a kid to move out so I can have their room! But...since making a 14 year old go live somewhere else is most likely illegal, I need to find a way to store my stuff in another room. I have looked at cases (like Pelican), dressers, cabinets, etc. I don't know which is the best way as far as not damaging the equipment over time. It's not going anywhere with me. I have smaller camera bags for travel. I just need somewhere to stash it all in one place around the house.

I'm interested in what other people do with all their gear that they aren't using in a grab and go bag. I've been looking online and see differing opinions on the cases due to no air circulation, etc. And people cautioning the use of some foam padding as it breaks down. Not sure how much of that stuff makes a difference. So I'd like to know what the Hedgehogs do! (aside from making family members move out :)

Thanks for any ideas you may have.
I am accumulating camera equipment and right now i... (show quote)


I think you are trying to solve an almost insolvable problem. I used t be in the storage space remodeling business--mostly ladys' closets and garage space, and often reminded people of "Campbell's First Law of Storage": Stuff expands to fill any available space... If you live in Snow Country, you can see this phenomena most every winter; most of Middle America has $50,000 - $80,000 of vehicles out in the snow 24/7 and perhaps $5,000 of tools, kids bikes, and seasonal decorations protected in the garage.

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Nov 2, 2018 11:32:27   #
Duane Hanley Loc: Milwaukee Wisconsin
 
I have a large closet dedicated to my massive camera and studio lighting. Not too hot very little humidity.

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Nov 2, 2018 11:37:55   #
repleo Loc: Boston
 
aschweik wrote:
I am accumulating camera equipment and right now it's scattered around. We have a large house, but a lot of people living here. What I really need is a kid to move out so I can have their room! But...since making a 14 year old go live somewhere else is most likely illegal, I need to find a way to store my stuff in another room. I have looked at cases (like Pelican), dressers, cabinets, etc. I don't know which is the best way as far as not damaging the equipment over time. It's not going anywhere with me. I have smaller camera bags for travel. I just need somewhere to stash it all in one place around the house.

I'm interested in what other people do with all their gear that they aren't using in a grab and go bag. I've been looking online and see differing opinions on the cases due to no air circulation, etc. And people cautioning the use of some foam padding as it breaks down. Not sure how much of that stuff makes a difference. So I'd like to know what the Hedgehogs do! (aside from making family members move out :)

Thanks for any ideas you may have.
I am accumulating camera equipment and right now i... (show quote)


An entirely different approach might be to rent out the equipment you are not using. https://fatlama.com/

Fatlama is like a way to 'ride share' your photo gear to make money for you when you are not using it. Sort of like Uber or AirBnB for cameras, lenses, drones, cine gear, even whole studios. Your equipment is insured by fatlama against damage or non-return. Fast growing service. Consider for renting your future need too.

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Nov 2, 2018 11:40:55   #
jeryh Loc: Oxfordshire UK
 
The kit most Uk photographers seem to use is the Pelican cases. They are literally bomb proof, and have air valves to keep everything water proof/ air proof. They do a test by driving a heavy truck over the cases, full of equipment- no damage to either case or gear.

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Nov 2, 2018 12:12:01   #
dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia
 
aschweik wrote:
I would trade my kids for a Nikon D500......just sayin'......


Only a D500 not an 850? Do you think your kids will find out about this? I mean at least go for the 500 + a lens. Make them feel valued!

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Nov 2, 2018 12:40:29   #
markstjohn
 
I have a space in the basement with a Craftsman tool chest (4 drawers) and on top of that a dehumid cabinet....



aschweik wrote:
I am accumulating camera equipment and right now it's scattered around. We have a large house, but a lot of people living here. What I really need is a kid to move out so I can have their room! But...since making a 14 year old go live somewhere else is most likely illegal, I need to find a way to store my stuff in another room. I have looked at cases (like Pelican), dressers, cabinets, etc. I don't know which is the best way as far as not damaging the equipment over time. It's not going anywhere with me. I have smaller camera bags for travel. I just need somewhere to stash it all in one place around the house.

I'm interested in what other people do with all their gear that they aren't using in a grab and go bag. I've been looking online and see differing opinions on the cases due to no air circulation, etc. And people cautioning the use of some foam padding as it breaks down. Not sure how much of that stuff makes a difference. So I'd like to know what the Hedgehogs do! (aside from making family members move out :)

Thanks for any ideas you may have.
I am accumulating camera equipment and right now i... (show quote)

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