Recommendation for dry cabinet or dry box

BePositive · 11th November 2006

Hello, I just bought a DSLR

.
I am wondering how should i keep the camera with some others lenses. Should I use Silica Gel only or I must have a dry cabinet.

And what kind of dry cabinet I should buy. How much is it?
Can you please give my some advice.
Thanks a lot

Adelfin · 11th November 2006

Both ways, as long as the camera is kept dry, it's really up to your preference.. Silica gel works, if u can find a big enough dry box to fit all your equipment in. In the long run however, it's not very cost effective, and you might as well invest in a dry cabinet.

It maintains humidity at a set level, and does not comsume much electricity. what's more it can last u years..dry cabinets also prepare u for any expansion. There is only so much a dry box can hold - they're all relatively small.. so if u buy any extra things in future there won't be any space...

Here are some brands to start with:

Akarui digi (Cathay Photo): I have a 90L one i bought recently for SGD266.. works well, although made in china. Trays are sturdy and come with foam inserts to protect your stuff.. they have analog hydrometers. Comes with 5 yr warranty.

Toyo (Cathay Photo): Very expensive. Expect to pay around 200 to 300 more for the same size compared to Akurui Digi... made in Japan though, so you can be sure about quality. Comes qith either analog or digital hydrometer (digital costs more)

Digi Cabi (TK Foto): I don't really know much about this, but i heard it's pretty reliable. Prices are the cheapest now coz they're having a promotion.. see this:
http://www.digihub.com.sg/Uploads/pd...b3d9b48246.pdf

hope it helps...

BePositive · 11th November 2006

Thank you very much for the very helpful info. I will check it out.

KHC · 11th November 2006

Please plan ahead,which size of dry cabinet is suitable for your equipments and
60L or 90 L is enough?
I kena stuck on dry cabinet 40L, after plan to get flash unit and another lens soon.
this 40L dry cabinet,i brought not more than 6 months ago.
may need upgrade soon.

BePositive · 11th November 2006

Hello, just bought the Digi-Cabi. It looks good

. I am checking. I will post the result later.

BePositive · 12th November 2006

The Digi-Cabi is very good

. It is very quiet, always keep the humidity at 40%.I am very satisfied. I highly recommend Digi-Cabi to all of you

But do you think 35%- 40% is too dry?

Should I set it 50%

tamiya_model · 12th November 2006

Originally Posted by BePositive

I highly recommend Digi-Cabi to all of you

Hmm is the wave foam useful? Seems too small too me. Otherwise, Digi-cabi

Artosoft · 13th November 2006

Originally Posted by BePositive

The Digi-Cabi is very good . It is very quiet, always keep the humidity at 40%.I am very satisfied. I highly recommend Digi-Cabi to all of you
But do you think 35%- 40% is too dry?
Should I set it 50%

Read the digi cabi manual. For photography gears, it is 40-50%RH.

Regards,
Arto.

BePositive · 13th November 2006

Thanks, but the Toyo recommends 40%. It is quite hard to get above 40%, I can always get 35% to 38%. Maybe I need to turn the button anticlockwise a little bit more

Artosoft · 14th November 2006

Originally Posted by BePositive

Thanks, but the Toyo recommends 40%. It is quite hard to get above 40%, I can always get 35% to 38%. Maybe I need to turn the button anticlockwise a little bit more

Mine is Digi-Cabi brand. Its knob position is around 9o'clock.

If too dry, you risk your cameras and/or lenses as the mechanism need lubricant. The leather or plastic may crack too.

Regards,
Arto.

Lord Hokage · 18th November 2006

between the 30 and the 40l is there alot fo difference?

11th November 2006	#1
BePositive Deregistered Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 310	Recommendation for dry cabinet or dry box Hello, I just bought a DSLR . I am wondering how should i keep the camera with some others lenses. Should I use Silica Gel only or I must have a dry cabinet. And what kind of dry cabinet I should buy. How much is it? Can you please give my some advice. Thanks a lot

11th November 2006	#2
Adelfin Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 497	Re: Recommendation for dry cabinet or dry box Both ways, as long as the camera is kept dry, it's really up to your preference.. Silica gel works, if u can find a big enough dry box to fit all your equipment in. In the long run however, it's not very cost effective, and you might as well invest in a dry cabinet. It maintains humidity at a set level, and does not comsume much electricity. what's more it can last u years..dry cabinets also prepare u for any expansion. There is only so much a dry box can hold - they're all relatively small.. so if u buy any extra things in future there won't be any space... Here are some brands to start with: Akarui digi (Cathay Photo): I have a 90L one i bought recently for SGD266.. works well, although made in china. Trays are sturdy and come with foam inserts to protect your stuff.. they have analog hydrometers. Comes with 5 yr warranty. Toyo (Cathay Photo): Very expensive. Expect to pay around 200 to 300 more for the same size compared to Akurui Digi... made in Japan though, so you can be sure about quality. Comes qith either analog or digital hydrometer (digital costs more) Digi Cabi (TK Foto): I don't really know much about this, but i heard it's pretty reliable. Prices are the cheapest now coz they're having a promotion.. see this: http://www.digihub.com.sg/Uploads/pd...b3d9b48246.pdf hope it helps... Last edited by Adelfin; 11th November 2006 at 09:56 AM.

11th November 2006	#3
BePositive Deregistered Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 310	Re: Recommendation for dry cabinet or dry box Thank you very much for the very helpful info. I will check it out.

11th November 2006	#4
KHC Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: south Posts: 669	Re: Recommendation for dry cabinet or dry box Please plan ahead,which size of dry cabinet is suitable for your equipments and 60L or 90 L is enough? I kena stuck on dry cabinet 40L, after plan to get flash unit and another lens soon. this 40L dry cabinet,i brought not more than 6 months ago. may need upgrade soon.

11th November 2006	#5
BePositive Deregistered Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 310	Re: Recommendation for dry cabinet or dry box Hello, just bought the Digi-Cabi. It looks good . I am checking. I will post the result later.

12th November 2006	#6
BePositive Deregistered Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 310	Re: Recommendation for dry cabinet or dry box The Digi-Cabi is very good . It is very quiet, always keep the humidity at 40%.I am very satisfied. I highly recommend Digi-Cabi to all of you But do you think 35%- 40% is too dry? Should I set it 50%

13th November 2006	#9
BePositive Deregistered Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 310	Re: Recommendation for dry cabinet or dry box Thanks, but the Toyo recommends 40%. It is quite hard to get above 40%, I can always get 35% to 38%. Maybe I need to turn the button anticlockwise a little bit more

18th November 2006	#11
Lord Hokage Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 151	Re: Recommendation for dry cabinet or dry box between the 30 and the 40l is there alot fo difference?