Just got a new DSLR with lenses. My first DSLR actually. I already have a dry box, so can I keep my lenses and camera with lots of silica gel to keep the fungus away from lenses or is it necessary to get a dry cabinet to control humidity?
Just got a new DSLR with lenses. My first DSLR actually. I already have a dry box, so can I keep my lenses and camera with lots of silica gel to keep the fungus away from lenses or is it necessary to get a dry cabinet to control humidity?
There is no need for a hygrometer with digital display, any analog model can do the job as well. All what is needed is a precise hygrometer.Good to have a digital hygrometer to give you an indication when the slilcas need replacement.
I use hippo . 5 years already , didn't see any problem.
And how much have u spend on the hippos for 5 years?
And how much have u spend on the hippos for 5 years?
Just got a new DSLR with lenses. My first DSLR actually. I already have a dry box, so can I keep my lenses and camera with lots of silica gel to keep the fungus away from lenses or is it necessary to get a dry cabinet to control humidity?
unless you have a delicate microwave oven to do this, else it is not wise to put the desiccant in the microwave to heat up which meant for preparing food for your familyThrowing the into my microwave, running it on high for two minutes; doing this once per quarter -- just four times a year. Also, my desiccant is five years old and cost me only $10.
Have you heard about the Silica dust? When you heat up your gel on max settings you actually shock-boil the absorbed water into steam, which can result in cracking the gel balls and creating fine Silica dust. Have a look at the hazard sheet for Silica (dust) and the blue coloring agent Cobalt Chloride.As long as the crystals don't come out of the bag and then get onto your food, and then you actually eat it, it is perfectly safe.