Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/09/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]You may like to consider one of the humidity controlling cabinets. Ask at your camera store? Mine stocks them. The silica gel you have in there will absorb some moisture but does become saturated and ineffective. The mechanical parts certainly benefit from periodical operation as the lubricants become thicker and sticky. I haven't heard of that de-gassing from plastic containers, however it does occur with the moulded vinyl dashboards and their mould release agents in a new car. The deposit does build up on your windshield. 2009/9/19 ernst leica <faneuil at gmail.com> > Dear LUG, > > Sadly I have moved away from shooting Leica for the moment. > Canon and Mamiya MF digital is occupying every creative moment right > now. (and having a blast!) > It may be many years until I way drift back in Leica shooting. > > My M6 and stable of Leica glass is all individually stored in soft cloth > bags. > All the gear is in closed plastic storage container. (beneath my bed) > I also threw in a few humidity control silica bag things. > > I was wondering how I should take out the gear and 'run it through it > paces' > IE, turn all the lens mechanisms, fire the shutter etc. > > Any long term storage recommendations? The plastic container is a > cheapy from the mall. > I also wonder about plastic 'de-gassing' affecting lenses. Real or rumor? > > thanks for years of great advice and fun, > Eric > > pics: www.korenman.com > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- Cheers Geoff The new LEICA M9 Passion for perfect pictures. http://www.m.leica-camera.com http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/ http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman