No Lens! Feel Naked!

[Ding Carpio]

Tina was appalled to see my 400mmL lens with mold last time we were in Candaba. Checked my 70-200mm2.8L and same condition. So I sent both to Canon for cleaning and calibration. Was told each would cost P1.3k to P2k. And it'll take a week!

Thought this info might be useful to those who want to have the same thing done. But also may serve as warning to take care of lenses. When they get back, I'll get myself a big tupperware and use lots of silica gel.

[tina mallari]

Ohhhhhh no Ding !!!! I hope you get your lens back the same way it was or hopefully in better condition before the molds set in.

You should have gotten a dry cabinet at photoworld - they were all on sale. JT Photoworld is STILL on sale up to Feb.29 and if you prefer AmPro maybe you can give them a call, Chito did after photoworld and they still gave him a discount.

For Am Pro, the Equator 8 is P 8200.00 (regular price 10k plus)
Vet Specialist - Herwin Padillo 0922-5505425 <-- with Free delivery. I think Chito just called them and COD nalang

JT Photoworld carries the Wonderful brand of Dry Cabinets 5-10% off Office# 8995018

1082 Chino Roces Ave.
Makati
Metro Manila
Philippines
1204

I used to use DIY - you have to check it every other day plus it really eats up the silica gel. Just got tired of replacing the silica gels and looking for a place to buy the silica gels. If you add up the price of the containers that you will need ( 21L lock & lock air tight containers ) + the silical gels + the hygrometer x 2 if you have 2 containers, you will end up spending P5K or more.

[Romy Ocon]

I know the feeling very well Ding, that's why I always keep a shooting combo in my car even in non-birding trips.

Now, I'm sure the Cuckoo-Doves will parade and dance in your yard while your lens is in service, then promptly become scarce once the glass is back from Canon hospital.

[Ding Carpio]

Hmmm...good thoughts. I just hate that I have to keep spending on little things (cleaning, box, memcards, bags, camo...) that continually erode the savings I'm trying to build up towards the 500mmL!

At this rate, I can afford the 500mm by the time I'm sixty! Oh well, good retirement gift to myself.

csmallari said:

Ohhhhhh no Ding !!!! I hope you get your lens back the same way it was or hopefully in better condition before the molds set in.

You should have gotten a dry cabinet at photoworld - they were all on sale. JT Photoworld is STILL on sale up to Feb.29 and if you prefer AmPro maybe you can give them a call, Chito did after photoworld and they still gave him a discount.

For Am Pro, the Equator 8 is P 8200.00 (regular price 10k plus)
Vet Specialist - Herwin Padillo 0922-5505425 <-- with Free delivery. I think Chito just called them and COD nalang

JT Photoworld carries the Wonderful brand of Dry Cabinets 5-10% off Office# 8995018

1082 Chino Roces Ave.
Makati
Metro Manila
Philippines
1204

I used to use DIY - you have to check it every other day plus it really eats up the silica gel. Just got tired of replacing the silica gels and looking for a place to buy the silica gels. If you add up the price of the containers that you will need ( 21L lock & lock air tight containers ) + the silical gels + the hygrometer x 2 if you have 2 containers, you will end up spending P5K or more.

[William Lim]

What is the best way to store lenses to avoid fungus growth?
Tina, I think you can reuse your gel by heating it in a microwave for a few minutes. I read this somewhere.

[JP Cariño]

i made a DIY drybox by buying a "lock and lock" container. Wilcon home depot sells them for P520 for a set of 5 different sizes. i use a oregon scientific weather station which has a digital hygrometer to measure the humidity. Aperture sells packs of camera specific silica gels for p120/3packs. All my lenses are stored in the big dry box while the rest of my equipment including the small bits are stored in the remaining boxes. a reading 0f 50-60% should be good enough to avoid mold. remember to check the hygrometer reading from time to time, taking out the silica gels when the levels go low