Equipment Storage?
Dec 13, 2011 01:39:33 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
How do you all store your equipment? Is there a place that makes storage units specifically for the type of equipment we have?
Dec 13, 2011 16:18:47 #
I make the wife sleep on the sofa so the photo stuff can be comfortable. :twisted:
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Actually, most stays in the carry bag, some smaller items in a dresser drawer, larger less-used things in closet, cameras on top of dresser. Film in fridge.
I've known pros that have a cabinet for everything.
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Actually, most stays in the carry bag, some smaller items in a dresser drawer, larger less-used things in closet, cameras on top of dresser. Film in fridge.
I've known pros that have a cabinet for everything.
Dec 13, 2011 16:22:35 #
I have one of those old Sauder armoires...that and my desk, kitchen table, coffee table, end tables.....
Dec 14, 2011 06:55:29 #
I use plastic containers and label them. They can stack, and are in 1 place. Such as a box labeled "Misc. cables". Tripods are in their case generally stacked in a corner. Most of these are on a shelving unit in my MAN CAVE.
George
George
Dec 14, 2011 07:00:18 #
snowbear wrote:
I make the wife sleep on the sofa so the photo stuff can be comfortable. :twisted:
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Actually, most stays in the carry bag, some smaller items in a dresser drawer, larger less-used things in closet, cameras on top of dresser. Film in fridge.
I've known pros that have a cabinet for everything.
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Actually, most stays in the carry bag, some smaller items in a dresser drawer, larger less-used things in closet, cameras on top of dresser. Film in fridge.
I've known pros that have a cabinet for everything.
That worked for me also until those pesky Zeiss lenses threw me out of my own bed too! I thought they just wanted to cuddle.
We've since sepperated and they wound up with the studio, and left me with the apartment. Now they all have a closet with individual containers.
Dec 14, 2011 07:01:33 #
Dec 14, 2011 07:38:54 #
Pepper wrote:
How do you all store your equipment? Is there a place that makes storage units specifically for the type of equipment we have?
Pepper,
You can store equipment anywhere as long as it is dry and relatively warm, not hot. Now one thing most forget if long time storage is pull all batteries. Large plastic bags and containers work well.
George
Dec 14, 2011 08:25:21 #
Dec 14, 2011 08:26:46 #
rayford2
Loc: New Bethlehem, PA
I'm fond of dessicant packets in my camera case, they arrest moisture. Every few months I put them in the oven on a VERY low temperature to dry them out.
Dec 14, 2011 08:35:21 #
rayford2 wrote:
I'm fond of dessicant packets in my camera case, they arrest moisture. Every few months I put them in the oven on a VERY low temperature to dry them out.
Exactly! Every time I buy something that comes with a dessicant package, I save it. You can buy them, but free is better.
Dec 14, 2011 09:35:30 #
I live on the Caribbean..everything goes into "Pelican" type cases..salt water and air are brutal!!
Dec 14, 2011 10:28:56 #
Dun1
Loc: Atlanta, GA
For long term storage I use a Pelican case to keep most of my photo equipment in. I also put several silica gel packs inside to absorb the moisture. Pelican makes great cases. You can also look at Porter cases they are similar to Pelican cases.
To transport my equipment to a shoot I use a Think Tank Airport Security bag. Think Tank bags and equipment is great and durable stuff and they stand behind what they sell and provide excellent customer service.
Porter case http://www.portercase.com/catalog/
Pelican case http://pelican.com/
Think Tank http://www.thinktankphoto.com/
Most all of these companies products are available not only on their specific websites, but Amazon, B&H etc. Most of the Internet companies offer both Pelican and Porter. You can check around the camera stores in your area, or check the stores that offer the cases.
A lot of "professional photographers" use Think Tank products because of their customer service and warranty on the items they sell. So many of the pros write about a handle coming loose, a wheel coming off etc, and most constantly brag about Think Tank products.
To transport my equipment to a shoot I use a Think Tank Airport Security bag. Think Tank bags and equipment is great and durable stuff and they stand behind what they sell and provide excellent customer service.
Porter case http://www.portercase.com/catalog/
Pelican case http://pelican.com/
Think Tank http://www.thinktankphoto.com/
Most all of these companies products are available not only on their specific websites, but Amazon, B&H etc. Most of the Internet companies offer both Pelican and Porter. You can check around the camera stores in your area, or check the stores that offer the cases.
A lot of "professional photographers" use Think Tank products because of their customer service and warranty on the items they sell. So many of the pros write about a handle coming loose, a wheel coming off etc, and most constantly brag about Think Tank products.
Dec 14, 2011 11:04:24 #
Roger Hicks
Loc: Aquitaine
Sealed cases are good, but NOT if they have leather cases or (worse still) foam rubber in them. The counsel of perfection is a humidity controlled cabinet (mucho dinero).
Cheers,
R.
Cheers,
R.
Dec 14, 2011 20:53:20 #
Dec 14, 2011 21:02:01 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
joe west wrote:
i use toolbox liner in my 8 drawer file cabinet....
That's it!!! I'll just get another big ars tool box and put in some protective liners and padding. Thanks!
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