LoL... Get a dry cabinet better. After trying out the digital controlled one, I would think that the analog controlled version would be the same. Go for the analog version if budget is a constraint.
Btw, my settings are at 45% RH. Is that correct?
LoL... Get a dry cabinet better. After trying out the digital controlled one, I would think that the analog controlled version would be the same. Go for the analog version if budget is a constraint.
Btw, my settings are at 45% RH. Is that correct?
can i check something with the bros here..
i intend to get a dry cabinet analog one *20+ litre is enough for me*
can i on the power, adjust to 45%RH, once it reaches there, off the power and shift the cabinet to another place? limited power points at home with very limited space..
I just bought a dry cabinet. Noted that we have to "on" it for 24 hours.
But nobody will be at home...will it be dangerous?
Is it ok to off it in the day then on it when we're back home?
I'm using the drybox. Took out the silica gel as it's too much of a hassle20+ litre is a bit small. Buy slightly bigger to put your DSLR and at least 2 lenses + flash. In case you plan to add more stuff in future like a camcorder, tapes, important CDs/DVDs etc. Most people would buy a 38L model.
Get a digital model. Easier to set and then leave it.
Nope, you cannot "ON" the power to get to 45RH and then "OFF" it and shift to another place. Moisture will creep back from outside the cabinet to inside. The cabinet must be left "ON" at all times.
If you're a student and space is limited, you can consider buying a drybox with a built in hydrometer for $25 at Giant or Carrefour. The hassle part is that you got to throw in silica gel to dry up the moisture. When it turns pink, you have to take the gel out and dry it in the microwave and repeat the process again. The plus point is the box is small and compact just enought for 1 dslr + 1 lens and nothing more.
I'm using the drybox. Took out the silica gel as it's too much of a hassle
to keep reheating it up to dehydrate it.. Put in a box-type thirsty hippo and still have space to put in my body + 3 extra lenses including my sal75300 with hood..
I just bought a dry cabinet. Noted that we have to "on" it for 24 hours.
But nobody will be at home...will it be dangerous?
Is it ok to off it in the day then on it when we're back home?
i've dread in some other dslr forums that in some countries the RH levels are supper low a compared to use, somewhere 30+ or even lower around the year. there dslr practically do not need any dry cabinet and all the talks about gel and stuff drying up dont seems to be an issue as they claim the camera and lens are make with that in mind.
i've dread in some other dslr forums that in some countries the RH levels are supper low a compared to use, somewhere 30+ or even lower around the year. there dslr practically do not need any dry cabinet and all the talks about gel and stuff drying up dont seems to be an issue as they claim the camera and lens are make with that in mind.
I live in Perth and the air there is quite dry and you never need a dry cabinet. I don't see a problem with lower RH value like 40 or 30%. But it is very difficult to argue with 99% of Singaporeans who say to set your RH at 45% or else the grease will dry up and rubber will crack.
Please...it is now 2010. Rubber is now made of Neoprene. It will never crack. Grease is now synthetic. It will never dry out. Don't understand why everybody is still regurgitating outdated info as if it was gospel truth. :angel:
my RH drop to 35%, is it ok?