its up to u.
but there are ppl who prefer 2 smaller dry boxes than 1 big one, reason cos the big one doesnt have good airflow as smaller ones.
so the humidity at some places inside is not accurate.
my 38L is doing fine, cept i got no place to put my flashes

if u're planning on upgrading ur arsenal then go for the bigger one (i assume its the 68EX kan?)
because more space is always better.. price wise, i dont know much he he he

True, the short time test is just "first impressions"; but it will help to read around and use as reference when testing; e.g. slow focusing, one can test is and "roughly" see if it's acceptable slow; Of course, on the field use is again different case and overtime, when one uses a faster focusing lens, things will again be different. Those "first impression" test are more or less to get the feel and also usually compare few lenses to decide the purchase, or worth the investment.

On the field use, can be different again, like focus accuracy especially, how the focus speed during real shooting, etc. One thing is as you said, it's also up to the person handling it, how he/she accommodate to overcome the lens weakness, etc. (e.g. slow focusing --> pre-focus earlier, etc; but focus accuracy is tough here). Of course, with better tools, it helps.

No offense here but u conclude base on your understanding of owning other AFS/D lenses other than the 85mm F/1.4G. The 1.4D is my friend's copy, i had the pleasure of using it ever since he bought it ( On weddings/outdoor ) not just a while but usually for the whole session so i believe i am eligible to give a truthful opinion regarding the G vs D... I have not own many lenses before but i am just saying based on what I have used extensively/owned

What lenses are you planning to keep with the AP-68EX?

Good point about using 2 smaller units vs 1 big unit. Eh, you afraid your flash will get moldy? Don't forget to store your batteries as well.


Ok, understood. I base my summary on owning 6 AF-S lenses and 4 AF-D lenses.

The drybox will be storing

1x Body + Grip
1x Body Only
4x Lenses (normal length lenses)
2x Flashes

Yet to own any tele, but this will be it as for the time being. Should the AP-48EX sufficient with plenty of spaces left?

AP-48EX worked for me previously...

70200 VRII, 1635, 18105, 50mm, D90 x2 and 20+ 8mm tape (those old recorder~).

Currently using 88EX to fit D700, D90, 70200, 85, 1635, instax 7s, those cartridges, also the 8mm tapes etc.

38L can fit all that except for the flashes.
48L no problem.

Ur flash(es) keep where?

Not bad you noticed I didn't put my flash inside haha, oh well my flash is inside my bag. SB900 don't worry about fungus lah~

My flash also living outside

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Added on July 18, 2011, 8:14 pmSome AFS lens focuses even slower than the D version, a good example will be the 50 f/1.4 AFS vs AF-D...i noticed nowadays only the pro lenses focuses real fast ( f/2.8 zoom lens ), the latest f/1.4 lens can't match the pro lenses in speed for sure

This post has been edited by Bliz: Jul 18 2011, 08:14 PM

So how about the films and camera body?
Those can get fungus kah?
He he he retorical question..

Films and tapes yes, they do get hit by fungus if in a humid weather eventually. But for DSLR bodies, I don't know for sure. Since got space, why not?

The body with BG, need to unattach the lens to keep or able to keep it while with the lens attached?

AP-48EX sounds like a bit tight looking at what you managed to kept in previously. For my gears, it should be ngam ngam fit only (the will be one extra space since I don't have tele and if I'm not putting my flash in as well).

Therefore, only lens required to be stored in drybox leaving the bodies and flashes outside without harm?

Oh, my lens are not attached to my body inside my dry box. Occasionally maybe the 1635 or 85 is attached only, the 70200 usually is detached.

Err, I don't what should be inside, lens definitely. Body I'm not sure if fungus will grow or not :S.

This post has been edited by celciuz: Jul 18 2011, 10:22 PM

From your experience, would the AP-48EX able to fit in D7000 + BG + 17-55 2.8G & D7000 + 85 1.4G attached with 2 extra lenses? Still got room for flashguns (or tele lens) or it is necessary to detach the body and lens?

Not to say I'm lazy... but I'm just looking at the possible convenient

i have heard of fungus in viewfinder before.

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Added on July 18, 2011, 10:51 pmu got TWO d7000 bodies?
D7000 + BG + 17-55 will take up one compartment already, with space for any flash except for SB700 cos of its stupid case.


This post has been edited by Everdying: Jul 18 2011, 10:51 PM

Well, one is mine and the other one is my gf's

The D7000 + BG + 17-55 taking up one compartment is attached or detached? Still left one compartment for another D7000 + 85G and left one last compartment for lenses and flashguns?

Never knew sb900 can be so tough, drop it twice on the floor already and its still works fine *touch wood*

attached or detached doesnt matter.