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May 30, 2020 09:29:39   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
Sark17 wrote:
🤣🤣🤣 glad I didn’t have HIS class!!

I'll bet!

I met about two thirds of the class again for a repeat, with a different prof..
(Calculus was not my friend.)

I had him two years later for Comp Sci 101.
LUCKILY, I sucked up programming like a sponge. I never went to his class,
only showing up for tests/exams.

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May 30, 2020 10:21:43   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
They need air, preferably cool and dark. I've found lots of dark air in closets and dresser drawers.

I save those little silica packs when I receive them with products, and I put them in with sensitive gear.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/8-ideas-for-storing-your-camera-gear
https://www.xtraspace.co.za/blog/articles/how-to-store-camera-and-film-equipment
https://www.keh.com/blog/how-to-store-your-gear/
https://fstoppers.com/originals/store-your-cameras-efficiency-not-exhibition-457653

Despite what this site says, I don't like the idea of sealed plastic bags.
https://www.lifewire.com/store-your-digital-camera-safely-493797#:~:text=If%20you%20need%20to%20store,the%20camera%20when%20in%20use

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May 30, 2020 10:39:30   #
camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.
 
I keep my gear inside plastic, transparent containers with DampRid inside that I change periodically. Periodically I expose everything to the air, usually for about 24 hours BEFORE replacing back everything into the plastic containers.
It is also a good idea to expose everything to the sun but make sure lenses in particular have reached outdoor temperature before exposing to the sun rays. My exposure to the sun usually last a minute or so.
I have been doing this for years.

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May 30, 2020 11:18:26   #
Autogal2
 
I keep each lenses in a ziplock bag with those little desiccant bags in each. I live in VA.
I hope that is enough. Ya’ll got me worried...
Edee

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May 30, 2020 11:30:15   #
Sark17 Loc: Atlanta, GA
 
From what it sounds like, you’re doing plenty!

Autogal2 wrote:
I keep each lenses in a ziplock bag with those little desiccant bags in each. I live in VA.
I hope that is enough. Ya’ll got me worried...
Edee

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May 30, 2020 12:09:49   #
snowman4753
 
A closet my wife assigned to me, put a smile on my face... Thanks. 🙃

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May 30, 2020 12:17:55   #
Alafoto Loc: Montgomery, AL
 
Sark17 wrote:
Would you mind telling me what the temperature is inside your dry box and what the humidity is? I bought this one; and it’s still in its return window, but the temp is about 77 degrees with the humidity at 35%. I don’t know why the temp is so much warmer than my house, I guess it doesn’t matter, but it did concern me thinking I was going to somehow damage my gear.


I would think a certain amount of heat is necessary to cause moisture to evaporate and be expelled from the cabinet.

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May 30, 2020 12:46:42   #
I Derfdog
 
KLambar wrote:
This topic has been brought up earlier this year. I use a Rugguard Cabinet 80L.


I use 80L Ruggard cabinets too. When on sale, B&H sells them for about $150.

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May 30, 2020 14:02:59   #
ecurb Loc: Metro Chicago Area
 
Sark17 wrote:
Hello! I am trying to decide the best way to store my lenses and camera when I am not using them. Ideally, they would have a "home", and I would choose the lens(es) I need for the day when I am out shooting so I can limit the weight I am lugging around by carrying lenses I know I won't need (which is what I am doing now, or leaving them on a random table until I get home and put them back in the camera backpack).

I recently bought a dehumidifier cabinet, which seemed amazing in theory, but the temperature inside of it is about 76 degrees, and for some reason, even though the humidity is 35%, the temperature being that high makes me nervous (maybe it shouldn't, I don't know).

I used to keep lenses in a separate camera bag, in a dark closet, and never had issues with them getting mold or dust, etc, but the lenses I have acquired over the years mean quite a lot to me and I don't know if that same storage technique (closet in bag) is actually a good idea?

So my question, where do you store your lenses and camera when you aren't using them? I use my camera almost every day, but I shoot macro, wildlife and even try astronomy, so I have lenses I definitely don't use every day that I would like to keep as safe as possible when they are sitting on the bench 😉 What do you do that works?

Thank you!
Hello! I am trying to decide the best way to store... (show quote)


I have a Lowepro Magnum 200 bag that I can no longer lift if I put all my current gear in it. It stores my backup digital and one film body in a closet off my office. I keep a grab and go bag in my office with an FX body, 20mm, 24-120mm and a 70-300mm. My old film gear and oddball cameras are in museum cabinets in my living room. Never had a problem with fungus or mold as I run AC as soon as the weather warms up. I am north of Chicago on Lake Michigan.

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May 30, 2020 14:38:09   #
Marturo Loc: Western North Carolina
 
I have used surplus Military 20mm cannon cans for Both body & glass storage.
Air tight rubber seal lids keep my equipment dry & safe.

I have used the reusable plug in Desiccants one in each can. My equipment stays in these cans
whenever I am not using them daily.

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May 30, 2020 20:08:17   #
Architect1776 Loc: In my mind
 
Sark17 wrote:
Hello! I am trying to decide the best way to store my lenses and camera when I am not using them. Ideally, they would have a "home", and I would choose the lens(es) I need for the day when I am out shooting so I can limit the weight I am lugging around by carrying lenses I know I won't need (which is what I am doing now, or leaving them on a random table until I get home and put them back in the camera backpack).

I recently bought a dehumidifier cabinet, which seemed amazing in theory, but the temperature inside of it is about 76 degrees, and for some reason, even though the humidity is 35%, the temperature being that high makes me nervous (maybe it shouldn't, I don't know).

I used to keep lenses in a separate camera bag, in a dark closet, and never had issues with them getting mold or dust, etc, but the lenses I have acquired over the years mean quite a lot to me and I don't know if that same storage technique (closet in bag) is actually a good idea?

So my question, where do you store your lenses and camera when you aren't using them? I use my camera almost every day, but I shoot macro, wildlife and even try astronomy, so I have lenses I definitely don't use every day that I would like to keep as safe as possible when they are sitting on the bench 😉 What do you do that works?

Thank you!
Hello! I am trying to decide the best way to store... (show quote)


Since retiring from the Army I have lived in Oak Creek Canyon, Gilbert, Az; Sparks, NV; Williamsport, PA and stored everything in a couple of camera bags or in a dresser or on a shelf.
No AC in Oak Creek Canyon, Sparks or Williamsport.
Since 1988 no issues with mold, fungus or anything.
Still could happen but lucky for 32 years.

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May 30, 2020 20:09:21   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
Architect1776 wrote:
Since retiring from the Army I have lived in Oak Creek Canyon, Gilbert, Az; Sparks, NV; Williamsport, PA and stored everything in a couple of camera bags or in a dresser or on a shelf.
No AC in Oak Creek Canyon, Sparks or Williamsport.
Since 1988 no issues with mold, fungus or anything.
Still could happen but lucky for 32 years.


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May 30, 2020 20:28:15   #
Grahame Loc: Fiji
 
Sark17 wrote:
I recently bought a dehumidifier cabinet, which seemed amazing in theory, but the temperature inside of it is about 76 degrees, and for some reason, even though the humidity is 35%, the temperature being that high makes me nervous (maybe it shouldn't, I don't know).?


I assume you are referring to 76 deg F which is about 25 deg C which is fine and not high.

My Ruggard dehumidifier cabinet runs at around 27 deg C and is set to cycle at 40/42 RH.

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May 30, 2020 20:51:52   #
Sark17 Loc: Atlanta, GA
 
Thank you!! I’m glad to hear it!!

Architect1776 wrote:
Since retiring from the Army I have lived in Oak Creek Canyon, Gilbert, Az; Sparks, NV; Williamsport, PA and stored everything in a couple of camera bags or in a dresser or on a shelf.
No AC in Oak Creek Canyon, Sparks or Williamsport.
Since 1988 no issues with mold, fungus or anything.
Still could happen but lucky for 32 years.

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May 30, 2020 22:13:25   #
Paul Diamond Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA
 
Sark17 wrote:
Hello! I am trying to decide the best way to store my lenses and camera when I am not using them. Ideally, they would have a "home", and I would choose the lens(es) I need for the day when I am out shooting so I can limit the weight I am lugging around by carrying lenses I know I won't need (which is what I am doing now, or leaving them on a random table until I get home and put them back in the camera backpack).

I recently bought a dehumidifier cabinet, which seemed amazing in theory, but the temperature inside of it is about 76 degrees, and for some reason, even though the humidity is 35%, the temperature being that high makes me nervous (maybe it shouldn't, I don't know).

I used to keep lenses in a separate camera bag, in a dark closet, and never had issues with them getting mold or dust, etc, but the lenses I have acquired over the years mean quite a lot to me and I don't know if that same storage technique (closet in bag) is actually a good idea?

So my question, where do you store your lenses and camera when you aren't using them? I use my camera almost every day, but I shoot macro, wildlife and even try astronomy, so I have lenses I definitely don't use every day that I would like to keep as safe as possible when they are sitting on the bench 😉 What do you do that works?

Thank you!
Hello! I am trying to decide the best way to store... (show quote)


Understand concern about mold, etc. and storing lenses for an extended time. Especially when you mentioned 'astro.' Safest is to put each lens in a separate heavy duty (freezer) ziplock bag with a recently baked bag or two of silica gel. The silica gel will absorb any moisture from the lens and the air in the bag when you sealed it.

I know to do it, but, rarely do. And I live in a high humidity area of the USA. Humidity in ATL is rarely below 50%. - But, I've seen the results of mold and separation with older lenses. It is not pretty. And, no, you can't afford it. - What was that old motor oil ad? 'You can pay me now or you can pay me later.' What can you afford?

I choose safety and caution over carelessness and risk. (Nikon 500 F8 mirror, Nikon 500 F5 mirror, Nikon 1000 mm F11 mirror and others deserve extra caution to protect their current 'near pristine' vintage condition.)

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