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Fungus control

I have managed to collect a few cameras, many I really like and hope to
keep working for a long time.

I've also run into some cameras with the dreaded lens fungus!

Reading online suggests that simply using the cameras helps subject the
spores to conditions that inhibit its growth. For storage, I see examples
of dry cabinets or even dry boxes for small collections.

Wondering if anyone uses cabinets or boxes for humidity control and maybe
share some pics or tips?

Thanks, Tom
 
This is something I do occasionally worry about but have not had to deal with yet. When I bring my camera and lens in from the cold I wrap it up in my coat and let it slowly acclimate to the warm temperature to avoid condensation. If I had a lens that I noticed issues I would try to treat with UV light either by putting under a UV bulb for a few to several hours or direct sunlight for several hours to a day or two. Don't expose camera sensor to direct sunlight though.
 
Indeed this is an issue here in tropical, humid florida!
just about any coated lens is subject to the fungus, which thrives on the coatings.
keep in dry location; use those silica gel-type packets for moisture control.
you can identify fungus by shining a flashlight through the lens; it will show as foggy area inside the lens.
only way to clean is to disassemble, clean the glass, possibly have to re-coat.
not fun if you have a $$$$ lens and it starts to grow this stuff.
 

FarmerTan

"Self appointed king of Arkoland"
Indeed this is an issue here in tropical, humid florida!
just about any coated lens is subject to the fungus, which thrives on the coatings.
keep in dry location; use those silica gel-type packets for moisture control.
you can identify fungus by shining a flashlight through the lens; it will show as foggy area inside the lens.
only way to clean is to disassemble, clean the glass, possibly have to re-coat.
not fun if you have a $$$$ lens and it starts to grow this stuff.
Thank you my friend for the explanation! Wow.
 
Here are a couple of examples..

Cabinet is pricey and automatically controls the humidity.

The box is DIY and uses the desiccant packs.

cabinet.PNG


dry box.jpg
 
your humidity cabinet is nice!
is there a 600L version?!


I'm planning on some kind of humidity controlled storage for my gear but
I don't own either of these, found them on the web as examples.

Was hoping to see what everyone else was using and gauge their experiences
before making a decision. Since I don't have a lot of stuff, I'm leaning toward
the tote but might re-purpose a cabinet if it had a glass front.
 
I'm planning on some kind of humidity controlled storage for my gear but
I don't own either of these, found them on the web as examples.

Was hoping to see what everyone else was using and gauge their experiences
before making a decision. Since I don't have a lot of stuff, I'm leaning toward
the tote but might re-purpose a cabinet if it had a glass front.

i think you could get by with some heavy duty zip lock bags and lots of silica gel packets.
home depot carries them on their website.
 

Legion

Staff member
Where I live isnt too humid, but I keep my camera gear in plastic cases (like Pelican) with packets of silica gel. So far no problems.
 
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