hteasley Posted May 6, 2016 Share #1 Posted May 6, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) I just purchased a humidity cabinet to store my cameras and lenses. I've heard different manufacturers recommend different storage humidity levels for their lenses. Does anyone know what Leica recommends? It's this cabinet: http://www.amazon.com/electronic-automatic-digital-control-cabinet/dp/B00870V6G2 which was on sale for $100, so I couldn't really pass it up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jeff S Posted May 7, 2016 Share #2 Posted May 7, 2016 (edited) http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/125148-m9lenses-and-humidity-solutions/ No idea about Leica guidance. Various forum comments (here and elsewhere) seem to land around 40-45% on average for cabinets, but typically only used in very humid climates. It would seem that too dry isn't good for lubricants. I haven't worried about it over several decades, keep lenses actively used, and in a bag when not. Jeff Edited May 7, 2016 by Jeff S 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hteasley Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted May 7, 2016 http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/125148-m9lenses-and-humidity-solutions/ No idea about Leica guidance. Various forum comments (here and elsewhere) seem to land around 40-45% on average for cabinets, but typically only used in very humid climates. It would seem that too dry isn't good for lubricants. I haven't worried about it over several decades, keep lenses actively used, and in a bag when not. Jeff Thanks. I too have gone years without doing much in the way of humidity protection, but when I saw the cabinet for $100, it seemed foolish to me to not consider paying attention to humidity, for many thousands of dollars worth of lenses I care a lot about. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted May 7, 2016 Share #4 Posted May 7, 2016 (edited) Put them in a dry or ventilated place (for me in my office) I never have a problem , get them out occasionally, if we do not use for long time . Fungi like moist places without light. Put a silica gel in your bag if you are afraid(I do not put). If there is a power failure, what do you do (in summer with storms) ?it works ? "keep lenses actively used," I agree with Jeff and I add "keep lenses and camera..." Best Henry Edited May 7, 2016 by Doc Henry Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted May 7, 2016 Share #5 Posted May 7, 2016 (edited) it seemed foolish to me to not consider paying attention to humidity, for many thousands of dollars worth of lenses I care a lot about. The best protection for all of your gear is a comprehensive insurance policy to cover everything your warranty doesn't, even user accident, loss or stupidity......and it can be cheap, too, relative to Leica prices. A little common sense helps, too. But the cabinet looks nice. Jeff Edited May 7, 2016 by Jeff S Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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