Nikon D70 and how to take care

Nicke · 18th May 2004

Hi,

I am new to this forum and currently live in Phuket but I am from Sweden.
I am currently looking for a Nikon D70 and I may buy it from Singapore (I have a friend there) to start with my new photography hobby. (I have been using 3 different digital cameras during the last 4 years and now it is time to climb up)

I have some questions thought, SE Asia is very humid so how can I take care of my camera and lenses in the best way? The reason I ask is that I use Axis webcams (Sony CCD) for a bar and the picture quality is degrading rapidly, after just 5-6 months outdoors the picture quality is pretty bad. I have been using 3 Axis webcams due to this. I don't want this to happen to my new Nikon D70 I will buy.

Anyone who know the current stock availibility and prices in Singapore? I saw prices around S$2100, it is around S$740 cheaper than I found in Phuket. (Not the bundle, I have to buy body and lens separate)

Clown · 18th May 2004

it will survive in phuket. mine performed flawlessly in mu koh surin islands recently despite the monsoon season. i was on a 3 week expedition there.

do invest in a dry cabinet though..

nsinggih · 18th May 2004

What we do here in SEA, is we use dry box cabinet to store our camera equipments.

You're right, the D70 + kit price in Singapore is $2100 - but you have to be aware that you will only get local warranty for the camera body.

cheers!
N.

Pro-New · 18th May 2004

There won't be much problem if you use the camera frequantly. It is when you are not using it that fungus will form, even when you store it in the dry cabi.

Nicke · 19th May 2004

How much can I expect to pay for a dry cabinet??

hansia · 19th May 2004

Less than $100. You can do a search under buy-sell forum for dry cabinet to get a feel of the prevailing market price in Singapore.

shineshy · 19th May 2004

may i ask something, which is better ????

normal heating element type dry cabinet or humidifier cabinet.

I was told lens tats store in normal heating element type dry cabinet might have cracks develop over the body over a period of time..how true is this

Gymrat76 · 19th May 2004

Originally Posted by Nicke

How much can I expect to pay for a dry cabinet??

The price largely depends on the size of the cabinet. If you only have a camera or two and some (smaller) lenses, then maybe a 30-45 L cabinet would be sufficient (easier to carry back to Thailand!)

They typically cost between SGD$80-150

Cyberian · 19th May 2004

Originally Posted by shineshy

may i ask something, which is better ????

normal heating element type dry cabinet or humidifier cabinet.

I was told lens tats store in normal heating element type dry cabinet might have cracks develop over the body over a period of time..how true is this

Dry cabinet is better.. .. the humidlity is well control.

Heating element don't think is good as the heat may damage some parts in lens or camera.... due to it's heat.

humidifier cabinet no so sure...

Correct me if i'm wrong

torchf4 · 21st May 2004

Hmmm. A cheapskate way is to get a airtight box and put in lots of silica gel. Then seal the top with one layer of clingwrap before closing the lid. Not very pro but it ways especially if you're on a tightstring after spurging on the D70. At the very least it gives you soem time to buy up your reserve again!

18th May 2004	#1
Nicke New Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2	Nikon D70 and how to take care Hi, I am new to this forum and currently live in Phuket but I am from Sweden. I am currently looking for a Nikon D70 and I may buy it from Singapore (I have a friend there) to start with my new photography hobby. (I have been using 3 different digital cameras during the last 4 years and now it is time to climb up) I have some questions thought, SE Asia is very humid so how can I take care of my camera and lenses in the best way? The reason I ask is that I use Axis webcams (Sony CCD) for a bar and the picture quality is degrading rapidly, after just 5-6 months outdoors the picture quality is pretty bad. I have been using 3 Axis webcams due to this. I don't want this to happen to my new Nikon D70 I will buy. Anyone who know the current stock availibility and prices in Singapore? I saw prices around S$2100, it is around S$740 cheaper than I found in Phuket. (Not the bundle, I have to buy body and lens separate)

18th May 2004	#3
nsinggih New Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 39	Hello What we do here in SEA, is we use dry box cabinet to store our camera equipments. You're right, the D70 + kit price in Singapore is $2100 - but you have to be aware that you will only get local warranty for the camera body. cheers! N.

19th May 2004	#7
shineshy Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: East/West Posts: 106	may i ask something, which is better ???? normal heating element type dry cabinet or humidifier cabinet. I was told lens tats store in normal heating element type dry cabinet might have cracks develop over the body over a period of time..how true is this Last edited by shineshy; 19th May 2004 at 08:20 AM.

18th May 2004	#2
Clown Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,816	it will survive in phuket. mine performed flawlessly in mu koh surin islands recently despite the monsoon season. i was on a 3 week expedition there. do invest in a dry cabinet though..

18th May 2004	#4
Pro-New Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 197	There won't be much problem if you use the camera frequantly. It is when you are not using it that fungus will form, even when you store it in the dry cabi.

19th May 2004	#6
hansia Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: East Posts: 176	Less than $100. You can do a search under buy-sell forum for dry cabinet to get a feel of the prevailing market price in Singapore.

21st May 2004	#10
torchf4 New Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kallang SG Posts: 43	Hmmm. A cheapskate way is to get a airtight box and put in lots of silica gel. Then seal the top with one layer of clingwrap before closing the lid. Not very pro but it ways especially if you're on a tightstring after spurging on the D70. At the very least it gives you soem time to buy up your reserve again!