RH ( Relative Humidity) , is the amount of water vapor in the air, relative to the maximum capacity that the air would take under the given condition ( temperature / pressure) That means, the real amount of water in the air different when temperature or the pressure changes, also the RH Value stays the same. Just as an example for better understanding. At a stable given barometric pressure, 40%RH air contains around 9g/m3 water at 25 degrees celsius, but only around 5g/m3 at 20 degree celsius. If the temperature or the pressure changes, these values of g/m3 ( absolute humidity) also change. However, as temperature and pressure always change in our world, measuring humidity in absolute values is impractical. Therefore , we measure at the value, relative to the maximum amount of water vapor the air can take.
drybox moisture (RH) level
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RH ( Relative Humidity) , is the amount of water vapor in the air, relative to the maximum capacity that the air would take under the given condition ( temperature / pressure) That means, the real amount of water in the air different when temperature or the pressure changes, also the RH Value stays the same. Just as an example for better understanding. At a stable given barometric pressure, 40%RH air contains around 9g/m3 water at 25 degrees celsius, but only around 5g/m3 at 20 degree celsius. If the temperature or the pressure changes, these values of g/m3 ( absolute humidity) also change. However, as temperature and pressure always change in our world, measuring humidity in absolute values is impractical. Therefore , we measure at the value, relative to the maximum amount of water vapor the air can take.
Depends on setting. But since we have learned from another thread that lower RH does not really affect the equipment it would be better to set the dry cabinet to 45% without 'aircon support'. If the aircon is working RH will drop down further, temporarily ..
AlphaLuver
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right now without aircon is 50. with aircon it's 40+ and the unit isn't running at all at both times, which i assume that's the RH of my room? and my room is actually a 'dry ROOM'???? dang i wasted my bucks.
already my cam is less 'stiffy' on the focusing ring and the feel when i hold it. but back to my worries, what are the signs that i've damaged my cam and needs some overhaulling?
Can anyone explain to me how 'moulding' works if it's not proportionally = RH?
You can get a second hygrometer from DIY shops (e.g. Sim Lim Tower) to verify. But it's possible that your room has a lower RH, depending on overall conditions.
Mould and fungus is visible as white, cobweb-like structures. In lenses it's easy to see when using a torch light to shine through the lens (just try for yourself, but don't panic about the dust you'll see probably). In cameras it sits in the corners, small white dots or balls. But it really takes a while even if you neglect your equipment.
AlphaLuver
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wow thanks for the extra info. haha i guess you've misinterpreted my worries. My dry box has been on 25% for the past 3 years and someone said earlier in this thread the lub and rubber could dry up and crack. What are the signs and symtoms this has happened? I use my A350 frequently, well quite, does this prevents the above from happening? right now i really feel like sending it down to sony and have them check it but i have no idea how much it will cost. if it's really ex i'd just stick with it cause the pictures' are still great.
Basic check-up and cleaning may cost about 80 plus GST, as you can see here:
Service Charges - Visual
However, quite frequently you pay less (sometimes even F.O.C.) if the tech didn't see anything wrong.
AlphaLuver
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cool, thanks.
Prince Photogenic
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Thanks for (sort of) giving me the chance to clarify, bro. I was trying to warn AlphaLurver that the air con might have caused the RH in his dry box to decrease, and if for some reason he doesn't switch on his air con for some time, it could result in higher RH and might encourage fungus growth. I wanted him to monitor his RH when he doesn't on air con and wanted to leave gaps for thoughts, but i guess i should have just said out.. sorry for any misunderstanding and thanks for the useful info though.
Yup, i may have misunderstood you, but my stand stays. You should try and monitor the RH and keep it below 45% without the aid of the air con, just in case. =)
AlphaLuver
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Thanks for (sort of) giving me the chance to clarify, bro. I was trying to warn AlphaLurver that the air con might have caused the RH in his dry box to decrease, and if for some reason he doesn't switch on his air con for some time, it could result in higher RH and might encourage fungus growth. I wanted him to monitor his RH when he doesn't on air con and wanted to leave gaps for thoughts, but i guess i should have just said out.. sorry for any misunderstanding and thanks for the useful info though.
Yup, i may have misunderstood you, but my stand stays. You should try and monitor the RH and keep it below 45% without the aid of the air con, just in case. =)
W/o aircon it went up to 50+. im trying to put it at 40ish w/o aircon but its hard with the control my dry box has. A turn knob with just HI, MED, LOW marking. Anyway i've read another thread by Achim. i think my cam should be fine. *fingers crossed
