I created some kind of DIY dry box as in the pics. I put in silica gels inside and the case is not air tight, so i guess it wont be too dry. I have two of the gels, where each one last for about a week. Need to 'recharge' them once a month.

where u got the silica gel?

bought them from amazon..

Nice. Thirsty Hippo also quite good. I'm still using my first thirsty hippo. Now already 6 months. Almost full but I think can stretch until 7 months. For RM6 every 6 months is excellent!

wanna ask... how to "recharge" silica gel?? coz now i using thirsty hypoo... if at my hometown, thirsty hypoo is ok coz can last 3-4 months... but at my current place, less than 2 months water level already max... so quite pain for me actually...

This is an informative guide, been thinking about how to store my lenses and slr, so DIY dry box is the way to go now...until such a time when i really need a real dry box.

Luckily i have a humidity reader, so at least can keep track of the humidity level in the box. What is the recommended humidity level anyway?

sifus,
anyone know will condition too dry may not suitable too as that there are a substantial amount of lubricants in both body and lens. If lubricants dried up, it will cause problem on parts movement

where did u get the humidity reader?i wunna try this DIY box too!

how often do we need to clean the camera and lens ?

Hi I am new here. I just bought my Nikon D5000 a few weeks back and am thinking of getting a dry cab. I cannot decide between an Aipo 38 EX or an Octopus dry cab. Prices are similar and both are fully digital except that Octopus has lifetime warranty.

However I cant find much info on the Octopus Cab nor any reviews !! Any sifu out there who has used Octopus before ? Is there a website for Octopus products ? I cant locate it .....

TQ



This post has been edited by rkkyong: Sep 3 2010, 12:37 PM

Myth busted! I put my full-of-water thirsty hippo on it's side for 1 week and there was no leakage whatsoever!!! Will post up pictures and some more info regarding the thirsty hippo later on.

40-45%

That's why for storage, recommended to store at 40-45%. See guide for further info.

Dunno. I never cleaned my DSLR since I bought it in Jan 2010!!! (Note that I'm a super noob in DSLR too!)

Have to wait for any sifus to answer this. For me, I'd probably go for the lifetime warranty if both build quality is the same.

This post has been edited by kmarc: Sep 3 2010, 01:23 PM

Actually don't find many sellers for octopus. Mostly aipo. That is why I m hesitant even though octopus offers lifetime warranty

Better read the fine print .... some lifetime warranty only covers the cost of labour and the cost of parts etc are to be borne by u



This post has been edited by johnwong6769: Sep 7 2010, 05:51 PM

Hi, I just bought NEX3D few days ago, do I need to keep it like those DSLR's as well? How should I start cause I am totally new to this...

nice DIY box!

good thread!

Put in oven for 3 hours at 300F

Thanks man..going to buy a real dry cabinet next year

wow! loving it man!

octopus lifetime warranty covers the same way of lifetime warranty of PC memory, its Not your Lifetime, but that product Lifetime, if the product stop, and a new come to replace, that product just lost its lifetime warranty.

also, duely note that, the lifetime warranty provides if u carry the drybox back to the shop... its not like dell where they send agent to collect from you

if i put hippo in box,
need to open the box every 2-3day?


This post has been edited by alifhezrey93: Oct 23 2010, 06:21 PM