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[WTA] Dry Cabinet, To get or not to get?
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TSruxyn_tang
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 Apr 29 2013, 04:02 PM, updated 13y ago
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I'm contemplating whether I should get a dry cabinet to store my camera. I use my camera about once in two weeks or every now and then if I need it. My camera + lenses are usually in my bag when not in use and my bag is all around the house. LOL. I figure if I get a dry cabinet I'll be able to store it nicely and I can put my bag away inside a closet. At the same time, I'm not too worried about my camera gears being infected with fungus. What's stopping me I'm not sure what is the right capacity and which brand and model to get. : ( I only have a D7000 + 35mm + 17-50 + SB600 at the moment but I was thinking I want to chuck in other things into the cabinet too (things that I leave elsewhere around the house cause I got no proper cabinet and these items won't be affected by humidity level etc). *edit: this is not a priority. obviously the main objective of getting one is to get a proper storage to keep the camera gears and prevention of fungus.
I see a lot of people suggesting/bought AIPO but I also see a lot of people said that they have problems with the adapter. I want to get a digital model cause I'm lazy to check and make sure the humidity level is correct all the time.  me. XD Sorry, I ramble a lot.  This post has been edited by ruxyn_tang: Apr 29 2013, 06:07 PM |
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TSruxyn_tang
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Apr 29 2013, 06:02 PM
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QUOTE(Newbieeeeee @ Apr 29 2013, 05:41 PM) Why would you want to buy a huge ass dry box to store useless things like slippers or pants? That's just a waste of money, space & electricity. i'm not wanting to buy huge ass dry box to store useless things like slippers or pants. the primary objective is of course to find an appropriate dry cabinet to store my camera gears in a proper plus + prevent fungus from growing. im not going to put in slippers or pants in the drybox obviously  ;; i was thinking to put in my money collection.. |
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TSruxyn_tang
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Apr 29 2013, 07:06 PM
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QUOTE(esy @ Apr 29 2013, 06:53 PM) ... I think keeping electronic equipment and paper stuff (dollar notes) need different setting ... not too sure though ... Hmm if not mistaken is rh 50 |
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TSruxyn_tang
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Apr 30 2013, 10:35 AM
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QUOTE(goldfries @ Apr 30 2013, 01:51 AM) Dry cabinets are good but not a need. A lot of my stuff spent their time in bags, stored at cooling stable temperature area. once in a while took out. no fungus problem. That was the past of course, now I use AIPO dry cabinet. The thing about dry cabinet is IF you so happen to out grow the capacity, what are you going to do with it? I bought a big cabinet and I'm am soon to outgrow it already. Mind you, mine's an 88L unit. Perhaps you should consider a dry box instead. : ) okay. i considered dry box - it's cheaper and better for my budget. but i wanted to get a digital one that's why i scrapped off the idea. on second thought, maybe i dont need to have a dry cabinet for now since i use my camera "quite often". |
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TSruxyn_tang
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Apr 30 2013, 03:52 PM
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QUOTE(LegendLee @ Apr 30 2013, 12:59 PM) A few things to note. 1. Fungus can still grow even if you use them once a fortnight. Especially in our hot and humid weather. 2. Dust will enter your lens, moisture will seep into your lens and fungus spores will grow. It's impossible to prevent dust and fungus spores, but we can reduce moisture. 3. You will need to purchase silica beads for dry box. Probably the colour coded one. (blue for charged, purple pink for empty). Take note that these silica beads are rechargeable by putting them in a microwave. Take note that it's carcinogenic though. You don't want to use that microwave for food again. 4. New lens are somehow a little more resistant to fungus compared to cheap old lens. Probably it's the coating. how often do i need to change the silica beads for drybox? :1 dont think i have a microwave just to charge the beads :/ |
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TSruxyn_tang
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May 1 2013, 11:45 AM
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QUOTE(Holyjolly @ May 1 2013, 10:33 AM) I heard must regulate the RH from time to time. Some people put too much of Hippo, RH to low, it would cause your DSLR rubber grip part to deteriorate, hardened and crack. It would also suck out the moisture of the lubricant in the lens mechanism. it depending on how u regulate the RH manually, try and error, maybe open cover from time to time... I heard 2 Hippo very sufficient ad depending on box size and how good the seal is.  still very mafan that's why wanna get digital dry cabinet easier D: but so much more exp T.T |
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TSruxyn_tang
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Jun 21 2013, 06:35 PM
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QUOTE(ennjie @ Jun 21 2013, 05:43 PM) I just got Aipo Cabinet, Quality not bad, as least I know my camera is in good hand which model?  |
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TSruxyn_tang
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Jun 23 2013, 07:25 PM
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QUOTE(cougar richard @ Jun 22 2013, 07:00 PM) I was in this dilemma too last year. at last i picked up an Aipo 26L dry cabinet for peace of mind. so far so good and good for small quantity of stuff. inside has a D5100 with kit lens, a binocular (1KG and kinda big), one analog watch. still able to squeeze in a prime lens and a speedlight i guess, though never try. but thats the max it can hold. its analog right? any difficulties for putting the right setting up? |
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