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pdccameras
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 Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:54 pm Post subject: fungus avoidance technique |
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pdccameras wrote:
Hi all,
In my attic, I have several large plastic totes filled with a pile of lens and camera cases that came with all the kit I have picked up over the years. I keep them for the collector value, but I religously make a point NOT to use them to store my cameras and lenses in. The dark, cramped, and sometimes moist interior of your typical photo case is a sure ticket to fungus town!
However, perhaps there is a better solution than just to pack them all away - check out this creative post on the KEH camera site:
http://www.kehblog.com/2010/02/idea-repurposing-old-lens-cases.html
Cheers!
Paul
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Attila
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| Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:43 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Oh I use these cases everyday to transport my lenses in safety.
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pdccameras
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pdccameras wrote:
Attila,
I usually work out of a padded photo backpack or bag with individual compartments, but I do have some lenses and bodies which have a few "bag marks" on them from rubbing up against each other. Maybe I should go back to using the individual cases!
Paul
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Attila
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| Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
| pdccameras wrote: |
Attila,
I usually work out of a padded photo backpack or bag with individual compartments, but I do have some lenses and bodies which have a few "bag marks" on them from rubbing up against each other. Maybe I should go back to using the individual cases!
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I do recommend it, I use numerous cameras and lenses on one trip old cases are provide perfect protection.
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Lloydy
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| Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
I got my wife to knock up some very simple pouches from an old fleece jacket, it's enough to stop scuff marks in a bag, for big lenses I just chopped the sleeves off and she sewed one end up.
I don't mind using them to wipe water and mud off something - usually me ! They just get thrown in the wash after.
I store a few lenses in the original leather / plush cases, but they sit alongside my dehumidifier with the tops open. The cheap dehumidifier I bought works well, I empty about 2 pints of water a week out of it. Not bad for a £30 unit from Aldi supermarket.
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