Fungus rampant - camera bag culprit?

arto
Posted 03/10/2007 - 18:30 Link
I have discovered fungus in all three lenses I keep in a particular camera bag. I have read that one bad lens can infect others. Now I'm wondering whether it's possible that the spores might live in the bag itself - perhaps in the foam? Do I have to get rid of my beloved old camera bag?
stevejcoe
Posted 03/10/2007 - 20:11 Link
http://www.mypentax.com/Fungus.html

Check out the above link, for some useful background information.

I have used ordinary household vinegar to kill a mild case.

If it were me I would get definitely lose the the bag, but you need also to consider the wider environment.
Air circulation, low humidity and big shifts in temperature should be avoided.
I also have made up some bags of silica gel and have them close by as a backup. You can silica gel from most chemists. I also 'dryout' the bags in an oven every 3 months.
arto
Posted 04/10/2007 - 17:44 Link
I guess I'd better remember to empty the bag before trying that oven trick, huh?
arto
Posted 04/10/2007 - 17:49 Link
That is a great link. Very reassuring and unhysterical.
stevejcoe
Posted 04/10/2007 - 18:09 Link
Quote:
I guess I'd better remember to empty the bag before trying that oven trick, huh?
I did not mean to put your bag in the oven. I was referring to the made up silica gel bags.
Silica gel will absorb water and will need to be dried every few months.

Steve

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