Protect Your Camera Gear From Moisture and Mold

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The easiest way to protect your camera and lenses from moisture and mold is to store it in a dry box. What is a dry box? It's a simple plastic box that is sealed kept warm with a dehumidifier in it to help remove humidity or moisture from your camera gear and lenses. It will help keep mold from grown in them and even help you rescue electronics that might have accidentally been splashed with water. This is a simple cheap do it yourself option to help you keep your gear in great shape. This week's Friday 5 minutes to better filmmaking and photography tip is simple but effective.
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@geoffreymee7671 Год назад

Excellent presentation Jake... I need one of these. I've just moved to Cairns Australia and this time of year humidity is on the rise, so thx a lot👍

@JakeSloan Год назад

Thanks!

@steveschnetzler5471 3 года назад

Wonderful, another project, thanks. I am already thinking what I have that I can use for this. I have to get some of those Silica gel desiccant on order, I have everything else I need.

@JakeSloan 3 года назад

Nice!!

@808-Stat3 3 года назад

Why didn't I think of that .. man. Good stuff. Thanks Jake.

@JakeSloan 3 года назад

Nice! thanks a lot brother cheers.

@TheAlaskanOutsider 3 года назад

Great video, great topic, well delivered!!

@JakeSloan 3 года назад

Thanks!!

@SAFEYCAREY Год назад

To improve the performance of the box, it should be tied with 2 rubbers in the long direction and 1 rubber in the width direction. Because the clip is in the wide axis. Also the seal is smeared with silicone oil, once every 6 months. 2 hygroscopic placed opposites.

@JakeSloan Год назад

great tips!

@pentagramyt417 7 месяцев назад

And of course, don't forget to put the box in 45 degrees relative to the rotation of the Earth's axis, and then it should stay on the 100% straight ground (measured with a spirit level!!) with 3 golden bars of 1 oz. weight each underneath, and 5 walnuts around the box. Then the ritual of keeping moisture free from the lens, is completed.

@exploringwithrotternfish7717 2 года назад

Helpful mate Thanks for sharing.👍👍😍

@JakeSloan 2 года назад

Cheers

@journeyman4328 3 года назад

Great info Jake. 👍

@JakeSloan 3 года назад

Thanks!

@jasonmunoz1528 2 года назад

I did the same after ruin my first camera equipment, now my box is next to my internet router cuz that thing heat up like crazy 🤣

@JakeSloan 2 года назад

Good spot then! Lol

@beautyandthesavage 2 года назад

Thank you so much!! 🙌🏼

@JakeSloan 2 года назад

You're so welcome!

@eltee5696 Год назад

Especially if you're in the tropics. Even if for a while. Because of the crazy heat, most places, including trains and buses have ac. My camera was in my bag. I came out of the building, saw something I liked, but couldn't take a photo. The lens and evf had heavy condensation. You can wipe if off but some moisture might already have seeped in. So no choice stay in the open with camera on shoulder, let the heat dry things out. Don't remove or change lenses. The moisture will get onto the mirror and might water-stain it.

@JakeSloan Год назад

Exactly right.

@ryanlam6689 Год назад

Thanks a lot for sharing this! Usually to what degree of humidity could your system get down to?

@JakeSloan Год назад

I like to keep it under 40%

@bigshotmedia 3 года назад

We get over 320 days a year with sun. But you always have good content thanks!!!

@JakeSloan 3 года назад

lol Thanks!

@simplexj4298 7 месяцев назад

I like the idea of a USB powered little fan! Here in Germany many supermarkets offer 1 kilogram Silicagel packets for little more than 10 Euros when the wet season begins, usually to keep your car interior dry and stop the windshield from being fogged over night. These have no window to check the color, but as Silicagel can absorb up to 40 % of water I usually start to regenerate such a package in the oven when its weight is around 1,200 grams instead of 1,000 grams. Cheap and easy for cars, should work well for lenses and cameras, too.

@JakeSloan 7 месяцев назад

fantastic!

@SunriseWaterMedia 3 года назад

That's very resourceful of you. Does the lumecube emit much heat? I seem to think of LED lights as being generally cool.

@JakeSloan 3 года назад

just enough and while led lights are cooler than incandescent they still generate heat for sure

@mish19811 3 года назад

Hi great 👍 video! You are filming with the sigma 16 1.4 and it look great and without any distortion, do you fix it in post ? Or maybe 🤔 the a6600 dose it ?

@JakeSloan 3 года назад

This was filmed with the Sony A7sIII and Sony 24mm 1.4 GM lens

@TheAaronalden 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip! an ounce of prevention something, something... I better buy these before I need them!

@JakeSloan 3 года назад

You're welcome!

@mat_leo Год назад

an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. xD

@ashmodeustacretiust2017 2 года назад

helo jake. great video. i want to ask. How low is too low for humidity to cause any problems to camera or any electronics in particular?

@JakeSloan 2 года назад

It doesn’t matter how low. Only when there is more than about 40-50%

@AniketSen-dn5ij 3 года назад

I just bought my very first ILC...upgrading from a smartphone, hence bit of a novice here. I was wondering about how to care/protect/maintain my humble little gear. You video was helpful....Also, what if my camera is weather sealed, does that even give me any extra headroom?

@JakeSloan 3 года назад

That certainly helps a lot! But if you change lenses in humidity/rain etc you will want to make sure you dry things out after.

@AniketSen-dn5ij 3 года назад

@@JakeSloan noted…one last request pal, can you recommend me on a mirrorless cleaning kit?

@Yet_Another_Steve Год назад

All those small silica gel sachets I've thrown away over the years and I could have kept them to reuse...

@JakeSloan Год назад

Lol right?

@MrEddieNunez 3 года назад

Awesome hack!

@JakeSloan 3 года назад

Thanks Eddie

@gregsullivan7408 3 месяца назад

Excellent - thanks. I'm a very occasional photographer, and every time I get the lenses out, there's mold on them - it's really depressing.

@JakeSloan 3 месяца назад

Oh dang. Once it’s on them it’s tough to deal with unfortunately

@DanielSilva-te1ww 3 года назад

Ruggard dry boxes are pretty affordable. I got an 80 liter for $200 on sale

@JakeSloan 3 года назад

very true! and they would really well

@simszolcs 2 года назад

Hi, how much better with or without a fan? Is the box in principle hermetically sealed so that the rotation of the air inside is sufficient for the "ventilated box" effect?

@JakeSloan 2 года назад

it is and to keep new moisture out of the box

@cwTheDrummist 3 года назад

Brilliant!

@JakeSloan 3 года назад

Thanks Chris!

@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor 2 года назад

omg .. what a genius solution 😲, i was getting concerned with my new sony a7s3+sigma 24-70 and other lenses as summer is approaching and it gets so hot and humid in India. Previously i used to throw away all silica gel packets i get from new products . never realized it can be used. i checked amazon india .. haven’t found one with a box like this

@JakeSloan 2 года назад

for the storage box anything that can be sealed relatively air tight will work. for the silica hopefully you can find something that will work.

@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor 2 года назад

@@JakeSloan thanks 😊 .. they hv silica pouches and stuff here.

@willcrespo24 3 года назад

Macgyver Jake!! Very nice.

@JakeSloan 3 года назад

Thanks will!

@enricomarconi8358 2 года назад

Hi and thanks for great tips. Let me ask you, if I were to use weather-sealed lenses, say to shoot a model in the bathtub filled with hotwater, where does this leave me? will I be fine only with a cloth to dry the lens and the camera?

@JakeSloan 2 года назад

I would keep the lens and camera as dry as possible and do not open the camera or take the lens off when you are in the location.

@enricomarconi1767 2 года назад

@@JakeSloan thank you so much Jake!

@info_bits Год назад

My computer monitor started to build mold in the screen. I thought it was dust. But couldn't get it off. But removing it uncovered the fungus like thing. Now I am worried.

@JakeSloan Год назад

oh wow!

@chesterinocencio 10 месяцев назад

Hello! Thanks for your video! May i know if 60-63% RH inside the dry box good or bad for the camera body and lens please? Thanks!

@JakeSloan 10 месяцев назад

ideally you want it to be around 40%

@MarkH163 3 года назад

Very interesting, Jake Sloan. I've used dry rice in a sealed tupperware to dry out a cell phone that had gotten wet, so I know that what your doing works.

@JakeSloan 3 года назад

Thats a great idea too!

@beachbum4691 3 года назад

Ooooh' So brilliant, so sneaky, so cheap and can be endlessly re-cycled. Goes off to buy some rice to dry in the oven, to allow to cool and put into my photo gear trolly drawers :)

@beachbum4691 3 года назад

"Dry rice in a sealed tupperware to dry out a cell phone?" = Playing to win = Suddenly what can't you do? = Smart :)

@louvega8414 2 года назад

Dry rice? Can I get that on Amazon?

@bharrison270 2 года назад

Can you name the brands of the items you mention - like the tiny fan and luma box Thank you

@JakeSloan 2 года назад

The fan is just a super cheap 5v usb fan off amazon. The lume cube is the lume cube light from lumecube

@akashshete1695 10 месяцев назад

Life saver 🙌❤

@JakeSloan 10 месяцев назад

thanks!

@Pnoysneakerhead24 3 года назад

Quick question, if you do resort in buying one of those dry cabinets, do you keep it in there indefinitely when not in use?

@JakeSloan 3 года назад

If you live in a humid climate then yes! If you live in a drier area then only when you need to. Generally anything under 40% humidity is ok anything above is not.

@thepmaexperience 11 месяцев назад

I live in Thailand, the temp today is 32 and humidity is 64%. I recently noticed a lot of cables, usb etc started to corrode. I want to use your method with silica gel and presuming I can store external hard drives also like this. I do a 3 hard drive back up process and thinking when not using to permanently have in the box. What are your thoughts about using anti static bags for hard drives in the box? And do I need a fan? Thanks for your time, thanks for the video and have an awesome day!👍

@thepmaexperience 11 месяцев назад

I should also add that I’m currently needing to swap out my Mac book pros motherboard as it gets insanely hot in a non air con environment especially whilst editing video, even when using x2 direct fans. Any pointers on how to keep a Mac cooler in a humid country? I use software so internal fans are on full. I’ve looked into ice cooling pads that people are quite into using but I’m assuming they’d create internal condensation, no? I’m thinking the best resolve is to use in an air con environment.

@napakaiyarath9241 7 месяцев назад

What temperature should keep my camera in the box? And when I can replace my silica gel box?

@JakeSloan 7 месяцев назад

you can and I keep mine at room temp

@swaggyjayr8469 3 года назад

how much humidity is good for DSLR cameras inside the DIY drybox?

@JakeSloan 3 года назад

It's best to have it under 40% for storage

@silas1414 Месяц назад

Are these more for summer? I would imagine they wouldn't be needed in Winter when the humidity is very low and dry?

@JakeSloan Месяц назад

it depends on where you live, in some places summer is much more humid and inside is air conditioned and cool but in alaska in the winter outside is cold and dry but inside is warm and humid so it really comes down to any time you are moving equipment from one temperature extreme to another

@ananthums8970 2 года назад

I didn't understand about the light thing ... Also in wat direction should we place the fan .

@JakeSloan 2 года назад

The light is to add heat and the fan should blow across the lens or camera

@keepinganopenmind8216 2 года назад

Question, I put away my D800 and my lens about three years ago and haven't used them since.. they were in their case and in nice camera bad / pack pack all were dry... I had them in a plastic storage container.. they sat inside my river house stored... the container wasn't opened at all for at least a year between... nothing got wet... But I took them out today and took some photos and the photos seem blurry... is it possible my lens and or camera has moisture and maybe even mold.. I do keep my gear clean but I do live in an area near the beach... on a river... so it is humid here.. any ideas Do I check for mold and hod do I do that how do I know if moisture or dust or mild has damaged my gear.. The lens and camera never seem to be blurry before I put them away., Thanks..

@JakeSloan 2 года назад

If you look at the lens from the front element against a strong light you can see if there is mold inside. If there is unfortunately you’ll have to pay to get them cleaned or replace them. I know since I had the same thing happen to one of my film cameras. Usually a good local camera shop will offer a cleaning service

@keepinganopenmind8216 2 года назад

@@JakeSloan Thanks.. It's weird.. I do not see mold, I can see that my sensor needs to be cleaned, I ordered some cleaning swabs so I;ll do that when they come in, I do not see any webing mold or anything.. it seems to only affect the area that I am trying to get super focused and I never had an issue before.. so far not sure it is the lens... a 500mm or the camera a D800. I will see what I can figure out... and I'll come back an let ya know.. It appears these days we can't get anything serviced or repaired locally.. all of our camera stores closed.. Thanks internet.. you really screwed us.. Thanks Amazon you destroyed our world...

@beachbum4691 3 года назад

Ooooh' Also-Rice? So brilliant, so sneaky, so cheap and can be endlessly re-cycled. Goes off to buy some rice to dry in the oven, to allow to cool and put into my photo gear trolly drawers :) Negative comment anyone? Am I jumping the wrong way?

@JakeSloan 3 года назад

rice works as well

@davepastern Год назад

@@JakeSloan rice in a woollen sock? What do you think?

@JAF2991 4 месяца назад

Lume cube? I think shining a lamp onto it from the outside works as well?

@JakeSloan 4 месяца назад

The light needs to be inside to help generate heat in the sealed container

@the-entertainment477 2 года назад

Please. Can you tell me if rice or baking soda is safe for the camera if I put it inside the food storage container next to the camera?

@JakeSloan 2 года назад

rice is but not baking soda

@chriswittstruck282 3 месяца назад

Nice thanks. Subbed.

@JakeSloan 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the sub!

@poorguy596 3 года назад

Sir Can you tell me the size of the box which you used in this video?

@JakeSloan 3 года назад

size doesnt matter as much as making sure it will fit your gear

@jajr.08 3 года назад

sorry newbie question - do you put the dehumidifier into the box together with your camera immediaty after oven? do you make it cool down first? or do you put the hot dehumidifier in the box without the camera first and seal. then later add the camera?

@JakeSloan 3 года назад

Yeah let it cool down first and you only need to do the oven thing when you notice the beads in the container have changed color.

@rangersmith4652 5 месяцев назад

There's room in my dehumidified gun safe for a camera and a lens or two. If my gear gets exposed to humid conditions, I just tuck it in there overnight or even for a few days. Of course, a lot of photographers don't have a gun safe.

@JakeSloan 5 месяцев назад

Fantastic idea

@louvega8414 2 года назад

You can also use this technique to dry apricots, prunes, and a sense of humour 😜

@JakeSloan 2 года назад

hahahahahahah best comment yet!

@louvega8414 2 года назад

@@JakeSloan I'm going to try incubating chicken eggs, next. I recon it'll work...

@vme3000 Год назад

What about if your camera gear is in a cold basement? Should I get a blanket to put over the lenses while in the box? Any suggestions?

@JakeSloan Год назад

Basements are typically humid damp environments so if definitely keep them in a dry box

@vme3000 Год назад

@@JakeSloan okay will do that. Thank you. Does bubble wrap also help?

@rodrigogarcia2607 3 года назад

If the weather allows you can just let things dry in the sun also.

@JakeSloan 3 года назад

also true

@stevengoossen6019 7 месяцев назад

Like how creative you are!! Of course, you know how to fly a helicopter; you can do anything. I like your channel because it's different, you are in Alaska and I get to see so many places I am not able to. Thanks!

@JakeSloan 7 месяцев назад

I do not know how to fly a helicopter fully but I am working it

@sombongkualat 2 года назад

THANKS SO MUCH FROM 🇮🇩

@JakeSloan 2 года назад

Cheers!

@sethirteenkay3579 3 года назад

Hi, I have X100V, can I use a plastic seal bag to store it?

@JakeSloan 3 года назад

You can but I would only do that if you keep the silica gel packets in with it. The potential for mold is high otherwise

@sethirteenkay3579 3 года назад

@@JakeSloan I see, thanks you so much for ur reply 🙏🏻

@user-pr3eu3qv8o 6 месяцев назад

is it okay if i only put the gel silica gel packet in to the box?

@JakeSloan 6 месяцев назад

it is but more would be better over time

@aditv888 8 месяцев назад

Does this really work? I want to have something for travelling. Pls suggest

@JakeSloan 8 месяцев назад

yes it does but for travel I would use a smaller container

@manuelodabashian1089 Год назад

Can you put your cameras in rucksacks and add silica gel in the rucksack?

@melanienolley Год назад

It's not air tight but you can use large ziplock bags.

@JakeSloan Год назад

you really need an air tight container for it to work

@miketv9484 Год назад

how many percent to maintain the humidity?thanks.Godbless

@JakeSloan Год назад

you want to keep it around or under 40%

@developerkaustav4996 3 года назад

Whats the volume of the container in litres?

@JakeSloan 3 года назад

About 22

@billburgess9100 6 месяцев назад

Consider putting a bowl of kitty litter or rice in the cabinet. Heat in in the oven occasionally to dry it out.

@JakeSloan 6 месяцев назад

That’s also a way to do it

@haparcheledupwar 3 года назад

this works btw,,, thanks.

@JakeSloan 3 года назад

Glad to hear it

@greatbaracuda6164 10 месяцев назад

how about UV light . ive read that UV light repell molds , germs, fungus ⁉

@JakeSloan 10 месяцев назад

it does but it also cannot reach everywhere in the lenses and cameras

@greatbaracuda6164 10 месяцев назад

@@JakeSloan thank you

@ice_box7765 2 года назад

Are scented dehumidifiers okay to use?

@JakeSloan 2 года назад

I wouldn't use them but I don't see an major issues

@ice_box7765 2 года назад

@@JakeSloan I was in a rush to buy those packed dehumidifiers and ended up buying the scented ones at the local hardware store. My gear all smell rosy now. I wonder if it will affect the metal or something. Scent is not corrosive, is it?

@ice_box7765 2 года назад

@@JakeSloan I just read that calcium chloride is corrosive. Okay, imma stop using it!

@Adisa1992 2 года назад

Are the fans absolutely necessary?

@JakeSloan 2 года назад

Not totally but they help.

@dengrek1 Год назад

Великолепно всё рассказал и по делу. В таких условиях грибок на объективах точно не появится.

@JakeSloan Год назад

thank you cheers

@anhphungvlog5570 2 года назад

Can I do without the fans?

@JakeSloan 2 года назад

Sure

@ZombieCurl Год назад

just cover your camera in a ziplock bag, cut a circle, and "seal" the lens with the lens protector filter.

@JakeSloan Год назад

good idea

@blangd 2 года назад

Super important not to leave those silica Gell packs loose inside like shown here. Why? When they break, (and they will) you have hundreds of little beads that find there way into gear cracks and space that be a pain to get out, (yes, speaking from experience, laptop bag, silica gell pack broke, beads everywhere)

@JakeSloan 2 года назад

rofl sooooo true!!

@DLNOT 2 года назад

How the silica gel packs would break?

@blangd 2 года назад

@@DLNOT Good question. Not the metal can types, more like the cloth/paper bag type you get packed in shipping items. Easy to toss one or two of those in a bag thinking you're protecting your gear from moisture, but then have it get torn or punctured by the same item you are trying to protect.