Fungus rampant - camera bag culprit?
Posted 03/10/2007 - 20:11
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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.
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.
Posted 04/10/2007 - 17:44
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I guess I'd better remember to empty the bag before trying that oven trick, huh?
Posted 04/10/2007 - 17:49
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That is a great link. Very reassuring and unhysterical.
Posted 04/10/2007 - 18:09
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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. I guess I'd better remember to empty the bag before trying that oven trick, huh?
Silica gel will absorb water and will need to be dried every few months.
Steve
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