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[Ah_keong]

Thanks both!

@Ah_keong, you've actually highlighted an important point that I missed out.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm coming from the idea that the dry cabinet primarily serves the purpose of storing the old/spare lens (or even bodies) of professionals like you guys here. Hence, having a dry cabinet is probably essential if one intends to keep their stuff in their drawer/cupboard without frequent usage.

However, I'll probably be bringing it out maybe every weekend, or at the very least every fortnightly. So can I still make do without a dry cabinet with that frequency of usage in mind? (i.e. with the tupperware and silica gels)

Don't be mistaken though, I'm not super-resistant on spending that extra ~$200 to keep my new toy safe and clean. I just don't want to be spending on something that I actually do not have a need for at the current stage, especially since I've just shelled out the money to purchase the camera.

Lastly, sorry for the question that I believed have been asked by others from time to time but I've did some googling. The articles I found are either relatively old (that I'm unsure if there're still valid) or limited in terms of relevance and count.

Believe there is some misunderstanding, dry cabinet is applicable for both frequent and seldom usage.

If you frequently expose your gear, it is ok to use a drybox at this moment in time but sooner or later you would need a dry cabinet when you grow out of the drybox.

My personal monthly routine is that I would take my lens out with all the front and rear caps removed and then put it at a spot where good sunlight can reach them for a sunbathing. Do be careful not to place anything flammable (paper, cardboard) where the light would be focused, and don't blame me if your house catch fire. This is not recommended for classical lens (made in 1940s~1970s) where there are special materials that may degrade the refractive properties with prolonged exposure to sunlight.

I take my lens out for weekly exposure and if you use a drybox, do prepared to frequently change the silica gel. A basic dry cabinet cost about below $200~ and the electrical consumption is very little.

 

[allan_nalla]

Believe there is some misunderstanding, dry cabinet is applicable for both frequent and seldom usage.

If you frequently expose your gear, it is ok to use a drybox at this moment in time but sooner or later you would need a dry cabinet when you grow out of the drybox.

My personal monthly routine is that I would take my lens out with all the front and rear caps removed and then put it at a spot where good sunlight can reach them for a sunbathing. Do be careful not to place anything flammable (paper, cardboard) where the light would be focused, and don't blame me if your house catch fire. This is not recommended for classical lens (made in 1940s~1970s) where there are special materials that may degrade the refractive properties with prolonged exposure to sunlight.

I take my lens out for weekly exposure and if you use a drybox, do prepared to frequently change the silica gel. A basic dry cabinet cost about below $200~ and the electrical consumption is very little.

Damn those fungi look like a mess to deal with.

Anyway, I bought an Akarui Dry Cabinet few days back for this new toy already.
I'd probably try your routine if it goes into seldom-usage mode.

Thanks for taking your time to provide your inputs!

 

[Ah_keong]

shoot more! have fun!!

 

[Illusionist_85]

HI folks, is the lens come with the camera bundle is sufficient for newbie with some photography knowledge? Was thinking to upgrade from my compact camera

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[Nemesismaster]

HI folks, is the lens come with the camera bundle is sufficient for newbie with some photography knowledge? Was thinking to upgrade from my compact camera

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Of course good enough. In fact ironically, many models of kit lens from Nikon is very reputable and good.

For eg 18-55 (entry models), 18-105 (mid range model) and 16-80 (higher end models)