Algernon

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Pentaxophile wrote:
I sometimes wonder if tea tree oil might help prevent fungus taking hold (on top of the other things like a dry well ventilated environment etc). Sadly one of my lenses (a sigma 24mm) seems to have early signs of fungus, after stupidly leaving in the glovebox and forgetting about it for months. Have been leaving it on a window ledge but so far this week, not much sunlight though! Considering making a box for it with silica gel crystals and a cheap UV lamp, to try and kill the infection. Perhaps some tea tree oil in there would help too?
I doubt if UV or sunlight would cure fungus. It does cure yellowing on old 50mm lenses, but that's a different matter. If it's not too severe it may not get any worse as long as it's correctly stored.

The simplest cure for fungus is remove the lens elements and rub Ponds Cold Cream on and leave for about an hour. Clean off with lighter fluid.

I wonder if storing in a vacuum would kill fungus?

Kiron lenses are very bad for developing fungus infections.

In the late 70's I bought a new OM1 that was packed in a vacuum bag.... the vacuum had sucked some grease out of the camera Probably why they don't do it now

Comment by Algernon posted on how to store camera and lenses at 04/07/2012 - 09:37

Algernon
Superb shots. My fav is No: 3 (just).

Comment by Algernon posted on First time lucky with a Kx at 04/07/2012 - 07:52

Algernon
Will PK Tether do what you want (Freeware)

http://www.pktether.com/

Comment by Algernon posted on Projecting live pictures at 03/07/2012 - 20:25

Algernon
Thanks

From this PDF it sounds as though it will dry out in a warm room
that isn't too damp.


link

Comment by Algernon posted on how to store camera and lenses at 03/07/2012 - 17:27

Algernon
Bernard... Do Silica Gel crystal bags kept in the open air in
say a warm living room for months dry out or do they
always have to be put in an oven.

Comment by Algernon posted on how to store camera and lenses at 03/07/2012 - 13:32

Algernon
The first two are my favs. All good shots though

Comment by Algernon posted on These were not expected at 02/07/2012 - 07:50

Algernon
Great shots!.... the first would make a very nice poster.
Some interesting looking cars, I like the ones in 4 and 7

Comment by Algernon posted on Motorsport: HSCC Superprix, Brands Hatch at 02/07/2012 - 07:48

Algernon
Italy are beating Spain 12 goals to 8

Comment by Algernon posted on Another pointless thread at 01/07/2012 - 21:18

Algernon
I've done it the other way round SR 28mm.... Lens 400mm

Comment by Algernon posted on Beware - SR induced shake - Oops! at 01/07/2012 - 21:16

Algernon
They are special medical shoes for people with
two short legs!

Comment by Algernon posted on Riding Shoes at 01/07/2012 - 21:12

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