Can Recommend a Dry Box???

shuy · 5th February 2003

all ive got is an Epson 3100Z P+S digicam, but i was thinking of buying a proper dry box to store this, and hopefully my future pricier photo equipment.

should i buy those automatic ones w/o the need for silicon? they cost alot more but i heard they're more economical in the long run.

or should i stick with cheaper dry boxes with a hydrometer n buy silicon??

any good brands to recommend? any bad ones to condemn?

Jer76 · 5th February 2003

i just bought a nikon 20L drybox from MScolor for $88 yesterday.. not bad..

erwinx · 5th February 2003

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Originally posted by shuy

they cost alot more but i heard they're more economical in the long run.

no they're not. plastic box with silica gel is the cheapest.

shuy · 6th February 2003

in the long run i mean like 20-30 yrs? how long can a bottle of silica gel last?

besides 20L, are there any smaller ones cos i dont need such a big one. or is it wiser to invest in a big one for more space?

lyrrad · 9th February 2003

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Originally posted by shuy
in the long run i mean like 20-30 yrs? how long can a bottle of silica gel last?

besides 20L, are there any smaller ones cos i dont need such a big one. or is it wiser to invest in a big one for more space?

Remember in science class, we toasted the silica beads to dry dehydrate them.

shuy · 9th February 2003

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Originally posted by lyrrad

Remember in science class, we toasted the silica beads to dry dehydrate them.

i c... hehe. so how often do i need to recycle them? if it's too frequent and too much of a hassle, i rather not...

iceman · 10th February 2003

depends on how good is your dry box and how much silica gel you use lor ........... anyway, wait for it to change colour

tehsusu88 · 12th February 2003

Wats a dry box used for?

Mystix · 12th February 2003

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Originally posted by tehsusu88
Wats a dry box used for?

as its name suggests...to keep moisture lvl down so ur equipment wont be prone to fungus attacks

STShooter · 12th February 2003

If you shoot often, get an electronic one. Saves you the hassle of re-heating the silica gel after shoots.

Dry-box if budget is a major constraint, or you do not shoot often.

Electronic for home use and dry-box for tours and trips overseas?

Jason Ho · 12th February 2003

I am using the 100l Digi-Cabi. Its spacious, cheap and serves me (eh my gears) well!

14th February 2003

hi there..just wondering how 'cheap' is the 100l digi-cabi? I am using the am-pro 30L. Thinking on getting the NIkon 20l to supplement this existing cabinet.
thanks

e_liau · 14th February 2003

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Originally posted by shuy
in the long run i mean like 20-30 yrs? how long can a bottle of silica gel last?

No offend, but how long do you think an electronic drybox will last? Average life span is about 5 years for average made drybox.

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besides 20L, are there any smaller ones cos i dont need such a big one. or is it wiser to invest in a big one for more space?

Of course, the bigger the drybox, the cheaper will be the price per unit space. However, if you have more than just cameras or electronic gadgets to keep, such as coins, photos, CDs, papers (eg money notes etc), it's preferrable you invest in separate dryboxes. This is so that you can set different Relative Humidity settings.

Generally,
(a) For non-electronic stuffs:- 0% - 35%
(b) For elctronic stuffs :- 45% - 55%

ESee · 14th February 2003

Can we put it in a regular cabinet with clothes with thirsty hippo?
Anyone tried?

oeyvind · 14th February 2003

Carrefour has a 30L dry cabinet for 99 bucks

Larry · 14th February 2003

Digital Point (formerly Alley Photo) @ Suntec (near the 2nd floor Carrefour entrance) sells the Am-Pro 50L cabi for $125, including free delivery.

longman · 14th February 2003

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Originally posted by tehsusu88
Wats a dry box used for?

To dry your DSLR after washing by washing machine....

Just kidding, dry box use to keep your Lens & camera & filter etc from fungus attact....

longman · 14th February 2003

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Originally posted by STShooter
If you shoot often, get an electronic one. Saves you the hassle of re-heating the silica gel after shoots.

Dry-box if budget is a major constraint, or you do not shoot often.

Electronic for home use and dry-box for tours and trips overseas?

No No, for tours and trips use Dry-case which we get from CS birthday party one....How can u bring a dry box while travel?

longman · 14th February 2003

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Originally posted by Larry
Digital Point (formerly Alley Photo) @ Suntec (near the 2nd floor Carrefour entrance) sells the Am-Pro 50L cabi for $125, including free delivery.

Ya Ya, I just saw it jsut now....got one thing is 30L sell $99...dunno go free delivery anot...

naresh666 · 15th February 2003

i think a normal blue colored one will do. i think reheating the gel is as simple as mkaing ice cubes.

btw i gonna get a digital cam which i plan to carry ard all the time when i live my abode, u guys think i need a dry case?

5th February 2003	#1
shuy Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Alpha Centuari Posts: 242	Can Recommend a Dry Box??? all ive got is an Epson 3100Z P+S digicam, but i was thinking of buying a proper dry box to store this, and hopefully my future pricier photo equipment. should i buy those automatic ones w/o the need for silicon? they cost alot more but i heard they're more economical in the long run. or should i stick with cheaper dry boxes with a hydrometer n buy silicon?? any good brands to recommend? any bad ones to condemn?

14th February 2003	#12
tintoys Guests Posts: n/a	100L digi-cabi hi there..just wondering how 'cheap' is the 100l digi-cabi? I am using the am-pro 30L. Thinking on getting the NIkon 20l to supplement this existing cabinet. thanks

14th February 2003	#14
ESee New Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ubi Posts: 19	Thirsty Hippo Can we put it in a regular cabinet with clothes with thirsty hippo? Anyone tried?

14th February 2003	#15
oeyvind Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 3,556	Carrefour has a 30L dry cabinet for 99 bucks __________________ flickr

5th February 2003	#2
Jer76 Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: West Posts: 1,109	i just bought a nikon 20L drybox from MScolor for $88 yesterday.. not bad..

6th February 2003	#4
shuy Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Alpha Centuari Posts: 242	in the long run i mean like 20-30 yrs? how long can a bottle of silica gel last? besides 20L, are there any smaller ones cos i dont need such a big one. or is it wiser to invest in a big one for more space?

10th February 2003	#7
iceman Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: near e4 Posts: 413	depends on how good is your dry box and how much silica gel you use lor ........... anyway, wait for it to change colour

12th February 2003	#8
tehsusu88 New Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bukit Batok Posts: 36	Wats a dry box used for?

12th February 2003	#10
STShooter Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Western Singapore Posts: 258	If you shoot often, get an electronic one. Saves you the hassle of re-heating the silica gel after shoots. Dry-box if budget is a major constraint, or you do not shoot often. Electronic for home use and dry-box for tours and trips overseas?

12th February 2003	#11
Jason Ho Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,312	I am using the 100l Digi-Cabi. Its spacious, cheap and serves me (eh my gears) well!

14th February 2003	#16
Larry Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: singapore Posts: 6,097	Digital Point (formerly Alley Photo) @ Suntec (near the 2nd floor Carrefour entrance) sells the Am-Pro 50L cabi for $125, including free delivery.

15th February 2003	#20
naresh666 Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ang Mo Kio Posts: 684	i think a normal blue colored one will do. i think reheating the gel is as simple as mkaing ice cubes. btw i gonna get a digital cam which i plan to carry ard all the time when i live my abode, u guys think i need a dry case?