moisture problems

[Bello]

Hi I'm from Puerto Rico and as you know is very humid here and I had to send several lenses to fix because fungus, my question which is the best way for house storage being a habitual user not long term storage ????

 

[Loswr]

I'd recommend a sealed container (I use Pelican/Storm cases, but an ice chest, etc. would work), with a few packets of desiccant. There are disposable packs as well as ones you 'recharge' (dry out) in your oven.

 

[Flake]

If your home has air conditioning, then a common problem is condensation especially in extending zooms. The trick is to put the whole camera in a poly bag & allow the temperature to equalise before you use it. When comming back inside extend the lens a few times to get the moist air out of it or the cooling effect will eventually cause condensation.

Storage as per Neuros suggestion

 

[Ryusui]

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php/topic,2312.msg49490.html#msg49490

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

My brother in-law lived in Panama, and kept his tools in a home madewooden case with a heat lamp to drive off moisture. I think something similar would work for lenses, a bpx or closet that is heated with some air circulation. There are commercial drying cabinets as well.

http://www.sgcamerastore.com/dry-cabinet/cat_40.html

 

[wickidwombat]

i keep these with all my lenses
when they turn pink put them in the microwave on 200watts for 5 mins and they turn blue again
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Brand-NEW-4x-Silica-Gel-Desiccant-Moisture-Absorb-Box-Reusable-/130592107227?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e67e56adb

 

[Bello]

Thank u all I think i going after the pelican with the silica inside because the humidity in here is very high believe me