Humidity level for dry cabinet

[gerardo12]

I have a Aipo digital dry cabinet and always store my gears in it when I am back home. I set my RH at 45, as recommended by most CSer.

However recently, I picked up a copy of "Canon: 20 essential EF lenses for better photography" magazine. In page 62, if you happen to have a copy, it is recommended that the RH be set at below 40......quote "Your EF lenses should always be stored in a dark, cool place away from direct sunlight and with humidity level below 40"

Question: Should I readjust it to 40 or just continue to maintain at 45? I am concerned because have spent quite alot on this hobby and doesn't want to have gears deteriorating because of wrong setting on my dry cabinet.

 

[weegk]

the recommendation in the dry cabinet instruction manuel is between 40% to 55% for cameras . . . so you are within range . . .

my dry cabinet is not digital, so i 'agar agar' and it maintains at 40% . . .

in my opinion, 45% is just right here . . .

 

[sjackal]

I have a Aipo digital dry cabinet and always store my gears in it when I am back home. I set my RH at 45, as recommended by most CSer.

However recently, I picked up a copy of "Canon: 20 essential EF lenses for better photography" magazine. In page 62, if you happen to have a copy, it is recommended that the RH be set at below 40......quote "Your EF lenses should always be stored in a dark, cool place away from direct sunlight and with humidity level below 40"

Question: Should I readjust it to 40 or just continue to maintain at 45? I am concerned because have spent quite alot on this hobby and doesn't want to have gears deteriorating because of wrong setting on my dry cabinet.

I store mine at 38 to 39, near to below 40, not too far from 45.

 

[Octarine]

Don't get anal about 5% RH.

 

[gerardo12]

Hmm, maybe I should set it to 40RH too, not too much of a hassle, just press the buttons.

If I were to do that, just wonder do I need to take everything out and let it stabilize again before putting my gears in? That's what I do previously when I first bought....:think:

 

[Octarine]

If I were to do that, just wonder do I need to take everything out and let it stabilize again before putting my gears in? That's what I do previously when I first bought....:think:

Think harder ... don't forget common sense.

 

[weegk]

you don't need to take your gears out . . . just set it.

The first time is to ensure that your dry cabinet is working fine . . . cos it takes longer if you have your gears in the first time as it will contribute to the humidity . . . so you may think that your dry cabinet is not working.

 

[gerardo12]

Think harder ... don't forget common sense.

Ok got it....thanks for the tinker

 

[gerardo12]

you don't need to take your gears out . . . just set it.

The first time is to ensure that your dry cabinet is working fine . . . cos it takes longer if you have your gears in the first time as it will contribute to the humidity . . . so you may think that your dry cabinet is not working.

Thank you for your input. Really appreciate it.

 

[dougs]

hmm.. i just got a dry cabi today. will set it to 45.

 

[axis90x]

mine is always at 50 haha

 

[mccm33]

Hello bros,I keep my cabi at 50+,too dry will crack your strap hook made of plastic.toyo after 15 years still working good.
Cheers

 

[zozzcyx]

40% is kind of like a good range already, and as a added precaution you can get another hygrometer from stores like handifix to confirm the RH in the dry cabinet my analogue hygrometer that comes with the digi-cabi registers about 10% lower than the electronic hygrometer that I purchase, so just practice some agar-ration!