Hi lads need some help

[nikor_d]

I just bought a Dry box with hygrometer (Digi Cabi).Is it save to use this box.I find that the humidity fluctuate very often,what is the ideal setting.Worried about my Nikon D70.Please help.

[clive]

no need to worry too much..just set an average setting and keep it inside can already.

taking it out to shoot frequently is also as good a solution.

[satan_18349]

No problem...as long as it maintain at 45....it should good enough...

[nikor_d]

Does it mean RH 30% and below may caurse moisture? Currently its at the maximum Lo.

[behyx]

Originally Posted by nikor_d Does it mean RH 30% and below may caurse moisture? Currently its at the maximum Lo.

No. the lower the value is, the dryer it is. but if you set it too dry, it's also not good for your equipments.

[satan_18349]

Yap...RH 45% is good enough for camera equipments...

[benedium]

I also got a D70 a couple of months ago, and haven't kept it in a dry box but been taking it out almost everyday. I keep it in my bag, in my aircon room at night and take it out with me every morning.

I'll be getting a dry cabinet this week, but do you think there'll be a problem from my not using one in the past couple of months?

Oh one more question... Which is better? The Akarui analog needle type dry cabinet I saw at Cathay Photo or should should I get the Digi Cabi I saw at Alan Photo and John3?

[gooseberry]

Originally Posted by benedium I also got a D70 a couple of months ago, and haven't kept it in a dry box but been taking it out almost everyday. I keep it in my bag, in my aircon room at night and take it out with me every morning. I'll be getting a dry cabinet this week, but do you think there'll be a problem from my not using one in the past couple of months?

No, there shoudln't be problem, since you've been taking it out with you everyday. Fungus is only a problem with stagnant air over a long period - ie leaving it in a bag or confined area with little air circulation.

[skymsh]

Originally Posted by nikor_d Does it mean RH 30% and below may caurse moisture? Currently its at the maximum Lo.

Too low humidity <40%RH is not good for electronics equipment. It will cause static electricity and may affect the electronics. Too high humidity(>65%RH) will result in moisture built up, thus fungus growth.

[nikor_d]

Million thanks to all of you.Thank you once again

[nikor_d]

Do let me know if you get one.ok

Originally Posted by benedium I also got a D70 a couple of months ago, and haven't kept it in a dry box but been taking it out almost everyday. I keep it in my bag, in my aircon room at night and take it out with me every morning. I'll be getting a dry cabinet this week, but do you think there'll be a problem from my not using one in the past couple of months? Oh one more question... Which is better? The Akarui analog needle type dry cabinet I saw at Cathay Photo or should should I get the Digi Cabi I saw at Alan Photo and John3?

[2100]

Use your cam very frequently, don't even need a dry box. If you do not use your cam at all, fungus might grow even in a dry box. Had a problem like that with a telescope which i did not use for like 2 years?

[geoyip]

Originally Posted by 2100 Use your cam very frequently, don't even need a dry box. If you do not use your cam at all, fungus might grow even in a dry box. Had a problem like that with a telescope which i did not use for like 2 years?

Is this same with Lenses as well ?

[ordinaryless]

Originally Posted by nikor_d I just bought a Dry box with hygrometer (Digi Cabi).Is it save to use this box.I find that the humidity fluctuate very often,what is the ideal setting.Worried about my Nikon D70.Please help.

My digi cabi also fluctuates like yours but if you leave it alone for 2-3 days(don't open the door), the humidity level will be pretty stable. I usually adjust the levels between 45%-55% as instructed in the manual.