yup yup.. it will not effect the image, just that sometimes when u saw it, is kind of eye sore, annoying
Photography Guide - How to take good care of your DSLR, General care, storage, battery care, etc
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 Dec 27 2010, 03:27 PM
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Dec 27 2010, 11:23 PM
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QUOTE(littleway @ Dec 27 2010, 01:34 AM) Hi all, which brand is ur drybox? most possible is, put ur drybox out in the sun for 30min. the sponge might be overfilled with water that the drying unit cant push more water 'out' hence keeping ur box wet(high in humid)Not sure if this is the correct thread. I saw the discussion about dry cabinet here, so just try my luck to see if anyone facing the same issue as mine. I've been using the fully digital dry cabinet for more than a year, it has been ok until yesterday the %RH shot up to 50-51 and remains there. The cabinet was set to 45% since the day I bought it and usually the reading was around 44-45%. I tried power off the unit, and on it back after a few minutes. It reads 60% when I initially turned on, and it drop to 50-51% and remains there again although the setting still in 45%. I open the box to check the rubber seal to see if there is any leak and I couldn't see if there is any. However when i close the box, it reads 70% which is normal. After awhile the reading drops to 58-59%. The problem is after a few hours, it still reading 58-59% RH. The drying indicator light doesn't turn off anymore as it unable to reach the desired RH.  Not sure what problem with it. Anyone with similar experience?  remember to leave some space behind the drybox, it need a little air circulation behind the box to bring away excessive water/moisture |
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Dec 29 2010, 02:39 PM
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QUOTE(ieR @ Dec 27 2010, 11:23 PM) which brand is ur drybox? most possible is, put ur drybox out in the sun for 30min. the sponge might be overfilled with water that the drying unit cant push more water 'out' hence keeping ur box wet(high in humid) Yup, there is at least 2inch spaces from the wall, and it was fine for whole year until recently. remember to leave some space behind the drybox, it need a little air circulation behind the box to bring away excessive water/moisture Anyway, I guess I've temporarily fix it. What I did was, open up the drying unit, and found out that the sink in the drying unit was filled up with water. Using sponge and cotton buds to soak up the water, and turn it on again. Within an hour, it drops from 70 to 45. Not sure how long it would last before the sink was filled up again. I hope it could stand up to a year before I need to repeat the steps above again. I guess this drybox requires regular service and maintenance as well..  |
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Dec 29 2010, 04:39 PM
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if DIY drybox how? cos recently i measure using hygrometer, showing 55-60%RH...im using a new thirsty hyppo also same...
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Dec 29 2010, 05:46 PM
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littleway: yeap, thats the water that causes the RH cant drop, if u have enough space behind (mine is 5 inch from wall) the water will be erm 'dry away' from the air circulation from the room. the more u open, the more moist u bring into the drybox, and the drying unit will suck out more water to stuck at the sponge and without proper spacing from the back, the sponge water cant escape.
bruntalsoul: time to change ur thristy hippo? those thristy hippo are NOT consistent, so i have no comment about it. |
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Dec 29 2010, 05:50 PM
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Yup, better invest in a proper drybox. It will not cost much, for approx RM300 you will worry-free night dreams everyday.
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Dec 30 2010, 10:03 AM
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plan to buy a real drybox after CNY...now very poor...btw, how large is the capacity for 1body+grip+50mm+18-135+(70-300 in future / 17-50) + speedlight?
Added on December 30, 2010, 1:45 pmieR : my hyppo is new...life span not even 2 weeks...didnt see any water accumulate inside the hyppo anyway This post has been edited by brutalsoul: Dec 30 2010, 01:45 PM |
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Dec 31 2010, 10:29 AM
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hi
first of all.. happy 2011! =) i have a nikon d3000 and i have a problem with it.. fungus growth in the kit lens as well as in one of the mirrors in the viewfinder =( are there still ways to possibly save it or the costs are too high that it's better to get a new one? please help! |
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Dec 31 2010, 12:40 PM
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3,928 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Incheon, Korea.. currently in Miri, Soviet Sarawak
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are u sure its fungus or just dust? if its underwarranty, u can send it to nikon center for cleaning service
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Dec 31 2010, 09:00 PM
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yeah i'm very sure it's fungus. and the unlucky things is that it happened AFTER the warranty expired. sighh
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Jan 1 2011, 04:39 PM
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QUOTE(brutalsoul @ Dec 30 2010, 10:03 AM) plan to buy a real drybox after CNY...now very poor...btw, how large is the capacity for 1body+grip+50mm+18-135+(70-300 in future / 17-50) + speedlight? well thristy hippo has no industrial statement how much "moist" it will suck up. so its inconsistent. its not like super moist sucker that till 20%RH.... or constant 40%RH.... it just suck as much as long as it can. how strong? no idea. that why i no comment. to me, investing in drybox is very worry-free Added on December 30, 2010, 1:45 pmieR : my hyppo is new...life span not even 2 weeks...didnt see any water accumulate inside the hyppo anyway and i even plan to get a 2nd drybox as my first is filling up. and use the 1st as daily open drybox, and other as long storage drybox... Added on January 1, 2011, 4:42 pm QUOTE(vkashin @ Dec 31 2010, 09:00 PM) yeah i'm very sure it's fungus. and the unlucky things is that it happened AFTER the warranty expired. sighh ahh,, u can try walk up to nikon center and ask for a quote, sometimes, u are lucky, they will give a FOC service! but dont put ur hope too high. or u can go to nikon thread ask around where usually they send to 3rd party people to service?This post has been edited by ieR: Jan 1 2011, 04:42 PM |
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Jan 3 2011, 11:05 PM
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if is just dust within the internal of my view finder, do Nikon center charge for cleaning up it ?
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Jan 4 2011, 12:38 AM
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QUOTE(vkashin @ Dec 31 2010, 10:29 AM) hi for the kit lens i think is better to buy a new one. For the D3K mirrors u can ask nikon to clean it for u i think is around rm50, however if u same situation with me the fungus grow in the prism and the viewfinder, then u need to change the prism and the viewfinder both cost RM100 above. Just invest in a drybox, it will save u alot of time and hassle. Learn the hard wayfirst of all.. happy 2011! =) i have a nikon d3000 and i have a problem with it.. fungus growth in the kit lens as well as in one of the mirrors in the viewfinder =( are there still ways to possibly save it or the costs are too high that it's better to get a new one? please help! |
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Jan 4 2011, 09:50 AM
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A proper dry box only costs around RM220. It is a good investment.
If really no budget, then DIY your own dry box la. In this way, you will be worry-free of fungus. |
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Jan 7 2011, 08:50 PM
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ok thanks guys. i've sent it to a nearby camera shop, they will help me send to nikon service centre at KL and get me a quote.. hopefully it wouldnt be too much la.
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Jan 7 2011, 09:52 PM
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Could I keep my DSLR in the camera bag when not in use? And could I wrapped a piece of clothes on it? Because I want to make further protection if the camera knocks or drops.
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Jan 8 2011, 02:41 AM
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3,928 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: Incheon, Korea.. currently in Miri, Soviet Sarawak
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not recommend if ur place rains a lot lately and u plan to store the bag for a period of time.
yes u can warp cloth and sponge and bubble rap.... nothing wrong, just be more careful lor, dont careless... bag drop rate are very low. |
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Jan 11 2011, 04:06 PM
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QUOTE(TamaUser @ Jan 7 2011, 09:52 PM) Could I keep my DSLR in the camera bag when not in use? And could I wrapped a piece of clothes on it? Because I want to make further protection if the camera knocks or drops. Depending how long you intended to keep it in the bag. If you stay in condo then it is not recommended. Fungus growth rate is higher. lol |
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Jan 14 2011, 02:02 AM
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About the cleaning, is that possible that I just get a lenspen? Will it do the same job as getting a microfiber cloth? I'm going to get a UV filter as protection anyway.
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Jan 14 2011, 10:14 AM
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QUOTE(OhNooy @ Jan 14 2011, 02:02 AM) About the cleaning, is that possible that I just get a lenspen? Will it do the same job as getting a microfiber cloth? I'm going to get a UV filter as protection anyway. Ya, lenspen would be good. Me is gonna get one too soon.But just make sure the lenspen is original. There are too many fake lenspen in the market nowadays just like fake filters. So, make sure u buy from a reputable shops or authorised distributors. |
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