soeypixels
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u got a so expensive lens and u don want to buy a 30l dry cabin at $99?
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Fungus on 18-200 VR
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Certainly agree with you there.:angel:
You still need to find out what happened that the fungus grow on the lens, as in maintenance, use, storage etc. Having a dry cabinet helps as it eliminates one of the factor
I like having a dry cabinet and I bought it many years back when I first got my film SLR F65. Its useful to store and find things related to photography in one place too. I never have to worry about my equipment too....;p
Hi,
my apologies for asking this silly question, referring
>>> possibility of fungus growth can be minimized by storing the equipment in well-lit ....<<<<
would exposing a lens under mild sunlight(eg. evenning sun light) occasionally help reduce chances of having fungus? is it advisible to do so?
my apologies for asking this silly question, referring
>>> possibility of fungus growth can be minimized by storing the equipment in well-lit ....<<<<
would exposing a lens under mild sunlight(eg. evenning sun light) occasionally help reduce chances of having fungus? is it advisible to do so?
hi bro, i m no expert, but i think we can equate to sunning of mattress. will morning/afternoon sun be better than evening sun? :bsmilie:
but like most shooters here, get a dry cabinet. prevention is better than cure. dun buy insurance only when accident happen
Hi Bro,
I have a dry cabinet(insurance) already, just thiking of going upside(kia su), by sunning the lens, in addition to storing it in a dry cabinet. Of course the fequent shooters would not have such problems.
But seriously, just wonder would it be more effective than just storing a lens in the dry canbinet alone.
I have a dry cabinet(insurance) already, just thiking of going upside(kia su), by sunning the lens, in addition to storing it in a dry cabinet. Of course the fequent shooters would not have such problems.
But seriously, just wonder would it be more effective than just storing a lens in the dry canbinet alone.
Originally Posted by CT 3833
Hi,
my apologies for asking this silly question, referring
>>> possibility of fungus growth can be minimized by storing the equipment in well-lit ....<<<<
"...well lit..." why r the internal walls of the cabinet and supplied trays BLACK? how about putting WHITE plastic/foam on the tray to brighten the inside of the cabinet so that dark loving spores will not setup home on the glasses.
many also reported that those who use the equipment almost everyday see no fungus. this is inline with all machine manufacturers manuals - best to use the machine everyday.
Hi,
my apologies for asking this silly question, referring
>>> possibility of fungus growth can be minimized by storing the equipment in well-lit ....<<<<
"...well lit..." why r the internal walls of the cabinet and supplied trays BLACK? how about putting WHITE plastic/foam on the tray to brighten the inside of the cabinet so that dark loving spores will not setup home on the glasses.
many also reported that those who use the equipment almost everyday see no fungus. this is inline with all machine manufacturers manuals - best to use the machine everyday.
during my army time, SAF don't use dry cabinet to store optical equipments like binoculars or mortar sight.
what they do is just get a stand big metal cabinet, install a 15 Watts bulb, let it on for 24~7.
I'm not sure is SAF using dry cabinet now or not, cos my last visit to army camp is more than 10 years ago.
what they do is just get a stand big metal cabinet, install a 15 Watts bulb, let it on for 24~7.
I'm not sure is SAF using dry cabinet now or not, cos my last visit to army camp is more than 10 years ago.
giantcanopy
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I dun think u need to go thru the hassle of doing it. ( how long can u do that ) Just remember with regular use, clean any dirt or moist on ur lens before u put it in the working dry cabi.
If fungus still grows in the lens, i think gotta give it to that fungus for its persistence
Ryan
A dry cabinet inhibit the grow of fungus but not eliminate it totally.
A good practice is to clean your camera and lens after each use, clean not only the glass but more also importantly the sides and areas where your hands and fingers come in contact with. The areas that are in contact with our hands is where the fungus starts to grow and it is where it penetrate thru the gaps between the focussing or zooming rings and fugus will grow from the inside of the lens.
I know of some photographers who do not use dry cabinet, but they always clean their equipment after each use and also uses them 2 -3 times a week minimum. And they do not experience any fungus.
For me I uses dry cabinet, just to be on the safe side.
A good practice is to clean your camera and lens after each use, clean not only the glass but more also importantly the sides and areas where your hands and fingers come in contact with. The areas that are in contact with our hands is where the fungus starts to grow and it is where it penetrate thru the gaps between the focussing or zooming rings and fugus will grow from the inside of the lens.
I know of some photographers who do not use dry cabinet, but they always clean their equipment after each use and also uses them 2 -3 times a week minimum. And they do not experience any fungus.
For me I uses dry cabinet, just to be on the safe side.
At least they are using it for my camp now.
andrewtansj
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better get it clean up and store it in dry cab from now on... esp. for VR lens... hope the fungus is not in the VR element... might cost more...
No! Thirsty Hippo can leak! You can use silica gel though..
giantcanopy
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Hi everyone, I'm new to DSLR photography and I am currently using a D40X with Nikkor 16-85mm f3.5-5.6 VR (traded in with the 18-55mm kit lens) and 55-200mm f4-5.6 VR.
I'm currently in Japan on university exchange but will be back in Singapore soon. I am now currently using a dry box to store my equipment, but do you guys think an upgrade to a dry cabinet is necessary when I get back? I could always use the dry box for other purposes, eg. storing cds, but I was just wondering if a dry cabinet is that much more effective than a dry box. Thanks!
I'm currently in Japan on university exchange but will be back in Singapore soon. I am now currently using a dry box to store my equipment, but do you guys think an upgrade to a dry cabinet is necessary when I get back? I could always use the dry box for other purposes, eg. storing cds, but I was just wondering if a dry cabinet is that much more effective than a dry box. Thanks!
hmm i was thinking of storing it the same way when im bring it oversea..
Just to add another point of view:
I've been shooting for close to 4 years now and I've never had fungus on my lenses because I use it at least 4 times a week. It frequently gets a good "sun-tan" and I guess that's one of the reasons why it doesn't have any fungus issues.
Just my 2 cents
I've been shooting for close to 4 years now and I've never had fungus on my lenses because I use it at least 4 times a week. It frequently gets a good "sun-tan" and I guess that's one of the reasons why it doesn't have any fungus issues.
Just my 2 cents
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