fungus on lenses..

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hi all, today, to my horror ,found out that i had this dreaded stuff on some of my lenses, that i have not used for awhile...they have been in a camera case (metal)...with silica sachets to keep them dry...my everyday lenses, in backpack are ok ...could these be saved or should i get rid of them...I can't understand why this has happened ,they are not stored in a damp place ....mark.
 
It's a good idea not to keep lenses unnecessary locked away in closed camera bags or cases. This can cause fungus despite not being considered as a damp condition. You should get them looked at ASAP before the fungus eats through the protective coating on the lens, but you should be aware that once fungus grows in the lens it is very hard to get rid of it even after a complete lens rebuild.
 
Best to store kit where the air circulates. Once silica crystals absorb all the water they can they do no good.

If the fungus is internal I'd expect removal to be expensive.
 
sooyeshun said:
i store my kit in my bag with a couple of small pack silica there...is it alrite?
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That could depend on where the bag is kept.
Dampness is the enemy.
If you must keep your kit in a bag change the silica frequently.

Not sure on this, but it may be possible to get moisture absorbent that is reusable after heating. Used to be able to get bags of it to dry out boots.
 
Direct sunlight and a well aired dry place is the answer, I read (on here I think) of a guy who bought a glass display case from Ikea for this purpose.
 
there was once i brought my cam out my backyard shooting stars. it was cold, when i came back into the house (warmer). It looks moist or vapours in front of my UV filter, not sure about lens as UV never leaves my lens.
I'm worried now.

In mere a month time, I'm visiting tropical country (Malaysia) very humid. Any suggesstion how to keep my equipment safer?
 
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