Camera gear storage (Page 3): Backpacks and bags on the living room floor by the sofa in a corner. Quick to access. If leaving for a time they go with me. If guests come they go into...

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

jwohlhueter wrote:

I use a hall coat closet floor as the storage place for my camera gear. I have three backpacks used depending on the length of travel and shoot location. My gear gets moved from pack to pack. I'd like to setup a storage system in the closet that provides a place for each piece of gear. I'll probably add some simple shelving. I'm wondering if others have some interesting or unique ways of storing their gear. Thanks in advance.

Backpacks and bags on the living room floor by the sofa in a corner. Quick to access.
If leaving for a time they go with me. If guests come they go into the Victorian room until guests leave. If guests are staying overnight then in our bedroom as the Gatsby, Victorian and Sarah's bedrooms are likely being occupied.
All the spare stuff is on shelves in the maid's room in the attic.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

foathog wrote:

Where does the moisture go? Is there a drain?

On my original post I gave the web site for the unit at B&H. There you can read how it works and will answer all of your questions. No drain, does not work that way. Read up about the unit at B&H web site.

stuart416

Perhaps a hanging shoe bag will suffice. Each shoe space could hold a lens, flash. body, etc. Wouldn't take up much room and would protect items from falling off of a shelf?

Vladimir200 Loc: Beaumont, Ca.

I have a fire-proof safe where I store all of my lenses and camera; no moisture, mildew, etc. Rest of my camera junk was spread all over the house until wifely consolidated it for me into just a few places. There is no one best answer EXCEPT lenses and camera do have to be placed somewhere where dust and moisture can not get to them.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Vladimir200 wrote:

I have a fire-proof safe where I store all of my lenses and camera; no moisture, mildew, etc. Rest of my camera junk was spread all over the house until wifely consolidated it for me into just a few places. There is no one best answer EXCEPT lenses and camera do have to be placed somewhere where dust and moisture can not get to them.

A safe will, by it's nature, trap moisture and actually increases it over time. Moisture, humidity enters the safe when it is open, no way around it, and it will be in their when the door closes. You can put in moisture reducing items that will reduce humidity. But trapped moisture over time can cause mildew within a closed safe.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Vladimir200 wrote:

I have a fire-proof safe where I store all of my lenses and camera; no moisture, mildew, etc. Rest of my camera junk was spread all over the house until wifely consolidated it for me into just a few places. There is no one best answer EXCEPT lenses and camera do have to be placed somewhere where dust and moisture can not get to them.

Tough to grab and use them when in a safe.

bmike101 Loc: Gainesville, Florida

where do you get those silica things. better are the pill things.

bmike101 Loc: Gainesville, Florida

bmike101 wrote:

where do you get those silica things. better are the pill things.

never mind//// found some

haze63 Loc: Tiffin Ohio

I keep all my equipment in a Lowepro Flipside 500 AWll backpack with 1 large silica pack and several small silica packs for moisture control.

tripsy76 Loc: Northshore, MA

I have an awesome set of barrister cases that I have for my home collection! The glass front door lets me nerd out on the display while providing a little protection.

MidnightManiac

Years ago purchased a cabinet with 5 shelves, a glass door and storage below with 2 solid doors. On the shelves I store my cameras, lenses, external flashes and a few other items. Below are my books, wipes, extra cards etc. All my gear fits in this cabinet. Each lens is in a case with silica packs and purchased one larger desiccant device to put in the cabinet itself. All my camera equipment is now in one place and organized. When I go out on a shoot pack my camera backpack with what is needed. Picked up the cabinet at a office store on a close out deal. It worked out perfect for what I was looking for and the cost as I remember was under $100. Works for me!!!

bmike101 Loc: Gainesville, Florida

how many 3 gram silica packets should I put in the cooler? I live in gainesville florida. Should I squeeze the flashes and other non camera things in there as well?

Vladimir200 Loc: Beaumont, Ca.

billnikon wrote:

A safe will, by it's nature, trap moisture and actually increases it over time. Moisture, humidity enters the safe when it is open, no way around it, and it will be in their when the door closes. You can put in moisture reducing items that will reduce humidity. But trapped moisture over time can cause mildew within a closed safe.

Billnikon, I've heard same thing you said above but have never had a problem. Perhaps, I'm just lucky. I put silica packets in the safe and also, live in Southern Ca not far from Palm Springs where humidity is usually low. And, I must say, placing the camera and lenses in the safe over the last 15 or so years, I have never had any moisture or fungus problems. Other UHH posts are giving good advice too. I'm only saying what has worked well for me.

hpucker99 Loc: Anchorage, Alaska

jwohlhueter wrote:

I use a hall coat closet floor as the storage place for my camera gear. I have three backpacks used depending on the length of travel and shoot location. My gear gets moved from pack to pack. I'd like to setup a storage system in the closet that provides a place for each piece of gear. I'll probably add some simple shelving. I'm wondering if others have some interesting or unique ways of storing their gear. Thanks in advance.

I have a shelf system in a closet. One shelf for my Nikon D750 and lenses, one shelf for my Nikon D7200 camera and lenses and a shelf for my Sony fixed lens cameras. Still looking to improve it.

SteveR Loc: Michigan

jwohlhueter wrote:

I use a hall coat closet floor as the storage place for my camera gear. I have three backpacks used depending on the length of travel and shoot location. My gear gets moved from pack to pack. I'd like to setup a storage system in the closet that provides a place for each piece of gear. I'll probably add some simple shelving. I'm wondering if others have some interesting or unique ways of storing their gear. Thanks in advance.

What kind of foundation do you have? You want to make sure that moisture or humidity doesn't get to your lenses, especially, which is why I would suggest elevating them and enclosing them in something if possible. Place disicant in with them for extra precaution. I had a Sigma 80-30mm lens which I had from film days pick up fungus in the rear lens and it had to be trashed. It was a great lens because it kept focus when changing focal lengths, so it was great for sports. I replaced it with the Nikon 28-300, another great lens.