Lens cabinet
Jan 4, 2022 08:03:56 #
warzone wrote:
Any thoughts about moisture safe lens cabinets. Thinking about buying one.
Up till now, what kind of problems have you had with moisture?
Jan 4, 2022 08:10:53 #
LFingar wrote:
Up till now, what kind of problems have you had with moisture?
None really. I was just curious.
Jan 4, 2022 08:14:54 #
I have purchased 2 in the last couple of years, one for up-north and the last one for winter months in Florida. I am a big fan of them. PM me for more info on brands and customer support info, Jim H
Jan 4, 2022 08:56:26 #
I live in South Florida and was unsure about getting one since I never had an issue, however a friend passed away and he had several Leica lenses, which he kept in his closet for years. They were full of mold. I agree it depends on some with your location, but after seeing his, I bought one and don't regret it. I have thousands of dollars in lenses, why not spend a couple hundred dollars protecting them, even if it's only a just in case scenario.
Jan 4, 2022 09:05:04 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
I keep most all my many bodies and lenses in glass case and large armoire (no glass), some big lenses stay in individual stout lens bags....in Florida, A/C and A/C induced dehumidification....when I go out shooting in summer heat/humidity I always let the gear air out prior to putting it away (yes, gear "steams up" going from a/c to outside and back) If we have a hurricane approaching and I suspect power interuptions (two gennerators, but neither is big enough to run home A/C) I put the bodies and lenses in sealable plastic bags with dessicant packs, items I'm not using regularly stay in plastic with dessicant for the summer (just in case). The room also has UVC-light that is run occasionally to help kill mold/fungus, should any try to sneak in!! No issues in 4 decades.
Jan 4, 2022 09:26:51 #
Jan 4, 2022 09:37:49 #
I live in a high humidity area, and dry boxes were a game changer.
The boxes do double duty...maybe triple.
My gear is all in one place ...two since I own two boxes.
My gear is dry ...on the inside surfaces (which is not apparent just leaving them in a case or backpack).
My gear also stays pretty much dust free...clean.
It's a cheap investment if you catch them on sale.
I also keep my bino's in there...sometimes some hash as well.
It's just nice to have a nice comfortable dry dust free environment for your gear.
The boxes do double duty...maybe triple.
My gear is all in one place ...two since I own two boxes.
My gear is dry ...on the inside surfaces (which is not apparent just leaving them in a case or backpack).
My gear also stays pretty much dust free...clean.
It's a cheap investment if you catch them on sale.
I also keep my bino's in there...sometimes some hash as well.
It's just nice to have a nice comfortable dry dust free environment for your gear.
Jan 4, 2022 09:54:38 #
warzone wrote:
Any thoughts about moisture safe lens cabinets. Thinking about buying one.
For me I worked out a cheap simple solution. I live in California near the beach so there is some humidity in the air but not hot enough outdoors to warrant any home A/C. I keep my cameras and lenses in a bedroom walk in closet with an old school incandescent light bulb that I leave on. that keeps the space a bit warm and dry. The remainder of my home has LEDs. Also the drawers I have in the closet are lined with doggie training mats that absorb any moisture. It is bone dry in there.
The only moisture crisis I ever experienced in mostly laser-like CA was an orchid green house that had misters. I walked right out with my camera with out taking any images.
I am sure other UHH'ers can suggest commercial cabinets to you.
Jan 4, 2022 10:43:23 #
bsprague wrote:
If you take a cold dry lens into a warm, humid environment frequently, you might want one. If you live in a Florida air conditioned, dehumidified dwelling and frequently take your lenses outside without precautions, they will steam up. It goes the other way in Alaska. If you take your cold, dry lens inside from a shoot, to your hot humid dwelling, it will steam up.
Yup, in winter Alaska, left my camera in the 20-40F "Arctic entry" most times, in Louisiana summer, spend alot of time holding cameras in front of engine exhausts until they warm up and clear up... the camera, I mean...
Jan 4, 2022 11:33:34 #
tiphareth51
Loc: Somewhere near North Pole, Alaska
bsprague wrote:
If you take a cold dry lens into a warm, humid environment frequently, you might want one. If you live in a Florida air conditioned, dehumidified dwelling and frequently take your lenses outside without precautions, they will steam up. It goes the other way in Alaska. If you take your cold, dry lens inside from a shoot, to your hot humid dwelling, it will steam up.
The reference to Alaska is why you wrap it in a plastic bag or case then bring it in and let it set a bit. In all my years of night photography in Alaska never has condensation been a problem.
Jan 4, 2022 11:57:32 #
warzone wrote:
None really. I was just curious.
Why spend money on a problem that doesn't seem to exist?
Jan 4, 2022 12:23:24 #
LFingar wrote:
Why spend money on a problem that doesn't seem to exist?
To be one of the big boys?
Because others are doing it?
Jan 4, 2022 12:51:20 #
warzone wrote:
Any thoughts about moisture safe lens cabinets. Thinking about buying one.
Would it be possible to use a wine cabinet set for 20 C?
Jan 4, 2022 13:25:47 #
olddutch
Loc: Beloit, Wisconsin
There is a product called “Golden Rod”. That I have in a safe for 15 years now. And nothing in that safe has rusted. Just plug it into a 115v outlet and let it hang there. If you think there might be a problem. There probably will be. Better to be safe than sorry.
Jan 4, 2022 14:22:10 #
Grahame wrote:
I 100% recommend the 'Ruggard' dehumidifier range sold by B&H. They are very reasonably priced, look good, made well and use very low power.
Living at the edge of a rain forest and on the coast with humidity regularly well in the 90s it is the most loved bit of my photographic kit toys.
Living at the edge of a rain forest and on the coast with humidity regularly well in the 90s it is the most loved bit of my photographic kit toys.
ditto
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