Lens Storage
Sep 22, 2018 12:25:58 #
Anyone got any tricks for storage of lenses? I'm not talking transport here just storage in house.
I thought about a wine box but with most I've seen the dividers seem too thin, to my way of thinking.
I thought about a wine box but with most I've seen the dividers seem too thin, to my way of thinking.
Sep 22, 2018 12:34:31 #
DaveC1 wrote:
Anyone got any tricks for storage of lenses? I'm not talking transport here just storage in house.
I thought about a wine box but with most I've seen the dividers seem too thin, to my way of thinking.
I thought about a wine box but with most I've seen the dividers seem too thin, to my way of thinking.
Storage for how long? (Still using them or not?)
Where do you live? (Generally a wet or dry location?)
Sep 22, 2018 12:34:31 #
I just leave them in the camera bag, in the closet. Extra lenses that I hardly use are in a foam type lens case, in the closet, on a shelf. Did the same for my film camera lenses for thirty years. Never had a problem.
Sep 22, 2018 12:35:42 #
Longshadow wrote:
I just leave them in the camera bag, in the closet. Extra lenses that I hardly use are in a foam type lens case, in the closet, on a shelf. Did the same for my film camera lenses for thirty years. Never had a problem.
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Dave C, I think with general storage you'd be okay.
Using common sense for the climate, I'd be more concerned about storage in a rough location. A physical drop or crush could damage the lens even in a bag. Like some say, "It's not the fall that hurt's, it's the sudden stop that will get you." LoL
Sep 22, 2018 12:40:43 #
I store my regularly used lenses in a case I got from harbor freight. It's a large attache style case with aluminum reinforcement and felt like lining and you set the partitions any way you want. I have cases for lenses, camera bodies and accessories.
Longer term storage of lenses and bodies; I use an old China cabinet.
Longer term storage of lenses and bodies; I use an old China cabinet.
Sep 22, 2018 12:48:33 #
I keep them in a cabinet. The house has central air so I'm not overly concerned with moisture.
Sep 22, 2018 13:07:12 #
I suggest a shelf with sunlight and fresh air might be the best to avoid fungus inside the lenses. If they are stored closed up be sure to include a desiccant. Be certain there are no batteries in any stored equipment. Be certain there is no paper unless it's archival and avoid anything that may offgas.
I once kept them inside a system case in a closet until I moved to the country. In the country my car's wiring and paper air filter were found eaten by shrews (something like a mouse). I started thinking and realized they were probably inside the house too. And I found two shrew nurseries. One in my best blue blazer pockets and the worst in my camera system case.
Cleaned up the mess and sent it all out for a professional clean and lube. Bought a brand new, tight barrister bookcase (with the glass fronts), put in desiccant and displayed it behind glass in a sunny room.
I once kept them inside a system case in a closet until I moved to the country. In the country my car's wiring and paper air filter were found eaten by shrews (something like a mouse). I started thinking and realized they were probably inside the house too. And I found two shrew nurseries. One in my best blue blazer pockets and the worst in my camera system case.
Cleaned up the mess and sent it all out for a professional clean and lube. Bought a brand new, tight barrister bookcase (with the glass fronts), put in desiccant and displayed it behind glass in a sunny room.
Sep 22, 2018 14:02:08 #
I also use the desiccant packs. I have my camera and lenses in camera bags and change the desiccant pack every few months. Maybe they should be changed more often. I'm not sure.
Sep 22, 2018 14:02:10 #
TBerwick
Loc: Houston, Texas
I've always kept mine on a closet shelf or inside a gun safe. Due to the prices of equipment these days, I've been considering one of the humidity controlled storage units. They are very similar to a wine cabinet and are available on Amazon and other places I'm sure. Here's a link to one on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FNJXHLM/?coliid=I2RWM33LSVFMN0&colid=2BDCZWCZB7RX0&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FNJXHLM/?coliid=I2RWM33LSVFMN0&colid=2BDCZWCZB7RX0&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Sep 22, 2018 14:29:01 #
GENorkus wrote:
Storage for how long? (Still using them or not?)
Where do you live? (Generally a wet or dry location?)
Where do you live? (Generally a wet or dry location?)
My problem is I don't have bag space of all my lenses. So while I only have a couple of lenses that get used rarely if ever, most do get used, depending on what I'm doing. Having said I would not be inclined to take all my lenses out on a shoot at the same time. And I don't have the closet room or setup for lens storage. So I'm looking for a divider type container that would normally be open to allow room air to circulate around the lenses.
Sep 22, 2018 17:30:48 #
Bill_de wrote:
I keep them in a cabinet. The house has central air so I'm not overly concerned with moisture.
Looks good.
Sep 23, 2018 06:55:03 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
DaveC1 wrote:
Anyone got any tricks for storage of lenses? I'm not talking transport here just storage in house.
I thought about a wine box but with most I've seen the dividers seem too thin, to my way of thinking.
I thought about a wine box but with most I've seen the dividers seem too thin, to my way of thinking.
I will recommend the Ruggard Electronic Dry Cabinet. It is specifically designed to keep your valuable equipment at a low humidity. I own the following one. B&H has many different sizes and if you keep an eye out B&H discounts these from time to time. I saved over a $120.00 on mine.Comes with recommendations for the humidity level for camera equipment.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1348545-REG/ruggard_edc_120l_electronic_dry_cabinet_120l.html?sts=pi
Sep 23, 2018 06:56:48 #
DaveC1 wrote:
Anyone got any tricks for storage of lenses? I'm not talking transport here just storage in house.
I thought about a wine box but with most I've seen the dividers seem too thin, to my way of thinking.
I thought about a wine box but with most I've seen the dividers seem too thin, to my way of thinking.
I keep my lenses exposed to the light and in conditioned air. Fungus loves dark damp places, I have seen may suggest a clear plastic tub, personally mine are kept on a dresser top, and only see a bag when they are going out for a day of shooting.
Sep 23, 2018 06:58:10 #
billnikon wrote:
I will recommend the Ruggard Electronic Dry Cabinet. It is specifically designed to keep your valuable equipment at a low humidity. I own the following one. B&H has many different sizes and if you keep an eye out B&H discounts these from time to time. I saved over a $120.00 on mine.Comes with recommendations for the humidity level for camera equipment.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=b%26w%20film&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=b%26w%20film&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=
I was going to look at that one but the link takes me to film on the B & H website.
Sep 23, 2018 07:00:57 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
CO wrote:
I was going to look at that one but the link takes me to film on the B & H website.
Sorry about that. Here you go, I have also corrected the original post.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1348545-REG/ruggard_edc_120l_electronic_dry_cabinet_120l.html?sts=pi
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