Eh, question regarding fungus. Would it be harder for fungus to grow in the WR lenses or body since it is weather resistant hence preventing moisture from entering the camera/lens?

Maybe can share how u guys keep you gears away from fungus.

Hey all. I'm just starting learning photography and in interested to buy a camera. But I'm not sure between x-t1 or x-t10. Maybe can get some info from here which 1 is the best for me. My usage is usually when I'm traveling. Maybe can get some rest recommendation on the best lens as well.

Our bro kelvinling sold camera at his store, check with him . If no stock, u can check at YL camera.
As for the kit lens, it depends if u want it or not. For me, prefer go with prime lens on the get go . I'm used to 23mm lens (35mm on fullframe) for street & travel photography. I don't want people to be that aware that I'm taking their photo with zoom lens extend in & out while u tried to get the frame.

Go for the kit lens, later then look for the prime lenses. There's a versatility in zoom lens for beginner. Once u get to know the limitations of the lens then that is the time to move on to the next lens.
If I want a prime lens combo, I would go for Samyang 12mm f2 for wide angle shot (Manual focus lens, maybe bad for beginner ) or landscape and fuji 35mm f2 for street & potrait (It has field of view that is not to wide and not to tight)

About the WR property, not sure if it will prevent fungus. But I guess it should be unless u submerge it in the water and let the water in . As for the how I keep my equipment away, usually used a dried box but I've left my 50D and the lens outside for years and it doesn't develop any fungus. Maybe because I don't have any aircond in my house, so less humidity in air.

There's no difference between xt1 & xt10 in terms of image quality. You only lose the Weather sealing and less external button to play with . If u are in a tight budget or not get the XT-10 and used that extra money for lenses. For beginner better get the kit lens first, get the feel of the zoom lens (My mom complain why I didn't give my sister camera with zoom lens for their travel because there's instance they want to zoom on the action that happen . At that time I gave my fuji x100t to her and no other camera was available plus I dont have zoom lens ).

You can bring along some prime lens for your traveling. Not sure about the best lens to buy, I bought 23mm f1.4 and 56mm f1.2 because their of shallower depth of field & the ability to used lower ISO on certain situations. I will rely on both of the lenses when I travel. 56mm only when I want to take specific potrait and the 23mm will always be on the camera for street photography. I'm adding samyang 12mm to my lens collection for that wide angle shot for group photo or landscape.

Irregardless of whether the lens is WR or not, it's still important to take good care of it. Especially considering that Fuji lens can't be repaired by technicians and must be sent back to Fujifilm to get the fungus cleaned. So please take good care of your lens!

I have been keeping camera and lenses inside my padded camera bag which just sitting on the floor inside my bedroom. And, I do on the aircon every night.

Is it not okay to keep the gears in aircon room without a dry box?

Thanks for info.

Higher risk of getting fungus.... although if you occasionally takes it out for photoshoot at outdoor and exposed to sunlight... i think low risk of fungus... not sure anyone else can confirm this...

Occasionally take it out and shoot. Try and figure out what is the humidity of your room after you on aircon.

You can find a tightly closed container & put a piece of the dehumidifier (as per the link below) into it.

https://www.rosepharmacy.com/product/guardi...avender-3x720g/

1. Base on experience, you might be able to achieve humidity of approximately 45% by half open the seal ontop of the dehumidifier (for container approx 1'(W) x1.5' (L) x1' (H).

2. Get a hygrometer to monitor the humidity inside the container.

Combine 1&2 to get yourself a cheap & practical dry box!

Anyhow, better safe than sorry .

guys...anyone who interested on EF42 flash can PM me....i am selling mine....

Agreed. So I am getting a proper dry cabinet instead. Found some affordable ones priced between 400-500. Brands such as Aipo, Eureka & Digi-Cabi. I prefer the Aipo. 😊

Aipo +1... i think mine already 7 years or so.... works fine still... claim warranty once and they honour it... happy so far....

Aipo looks more established & reliable to me in term of their patented technology & company profile. The new model with blue LED caught my eyes.

AIPO AP 38 EX

M using Digi-Cabi for few years. All my stuff look great

Can always go for bigger size dry cabinet so that you don't have to upgrade in the future.

I bought the small one so that i won't buy new lenses or camera anymore. LOL

This method won't work for me.

You will thinking of "Trade"

Yes, indeed. Right after i reply i go & order X70 from Mr.OSS. 😅

This post has been edited by kokmengng: Nov 16 2016, 05:03 PM

i bought my digital drybox from taobao for less than 300 including shipping
same size as aipo 38l