Hi all, need some advice here.
I notice that whenever I open the door of my dry cabinet, there is a very strong smell...don't know how to describe it..perhaps it is the smell of the silica ? The power normally cuts out when the relative humidity reaches about 60+%, which I would think is about the right setting. I keep my lenses, camera and some films inside ( or could it be the smell of the film ? I cant really differentiate..) Is this smell normal ?
Is this harmful to the lens ? This "vapor" that is causing the smell -will it have any effect on the coating of the lens ? Hope it is not a stupid question.
Question 2 - do you all normally keep your lens with the back cap on in the cabinet or off ? Also your camera with lens attached or not attached ?
Thank you for your comments.
I notice that whenever I open the door of my dry cabinet, there is a very strong smell...don't know how to describe it..perhaps it is the smell of the silica ? The power normally cuts out when the relative humidity reaches about 60+%, which I would think is about the right setting. I keep my lenses, camera and some films inside ( or could it be the smell of the film ? I cant really differentiate..) Is this smell normal ?
Is this harmful to the lens ? This "vapor" that is causing the smell -will it have any effect on the coating of the lens ? Hope it is not a stupid question.
Question 2 - do you all normally keep your lens with the back cap on in the cabinet or off ? Also your camera with lens attached or not attached ?
Thank you for your comments.