Hobbies are enjoyable but when it comes to the cost, some are higher than others. And when you delve deeper, more and more stuffs are necessary. Some of which never crossed my mind earlier.I remember the simple cheapo point and shoot film camera I had. No need special care. Use until rosak or berkarat. And berkarat indeed they do on the metal parts. Then came the more expensive digital camera, need to keep inside cupboard. Then came the digital SLR, and I used a polystyrene fishbox with "thirsty hippo" inside to keep fungus at bay.
Now I've got a drybox with a dehumidifier and hygrometer/ temperature monitor. Googled around and found out that the "ideal" relative humidity for lenses and cameras is between 35-45%. I think in our tropical climate, humidity is above 90% most of the time which is ideal for mould and fungal growth. So a drybox is a must if I wanna protect my investment. Hopefully this will keep the dreaded fungus away for a long long time.
And what my significant other wanted to put in my drybox? Handbags!...Ummm camera lenses and handbags don't like each other.
hey, handbags can grow mould too you know? and how do you know camera lenses and handbags don't like each other? ;P
ReplyDeleteYeah, and some handbags costs more then camera lenses. A little bird advised me due to space constraints, handbags and camera lenses can't share the same space in the "muhibbah" spirit and one or the other would have to go. Guess which one? ;)
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