The EDC-120L model, to me, seems to be the best balance of capacity and price. It could easily hold far more gear than I’ll ever own at one time at a price that’s less than what it would cost to replace or repair any one of the few pieces of valuable gear that I own. And I could fill the empty space with manuals, or original boxes, or other soft materials that I’d like to keep moisture free. Final Thoughts You’ve probably invested a substantial amount in purchasing a camera and some amazing lenses – the best you can afford right? We spend thousands of dollars on cameras and lenses. When we’re not using our gear, it just sits in our camera bags. Sure, your gear is protected from bumps while inside your camera bag. However, two things your gear are not protected from are moisture and dust. Both are silent killers of sensitive electronics. This is where dry cabinets come into play. Yes, you can put batteries in a dry cabinet, but it is important to consider a few factors before doing so. It is advised to keep electronics and electrical equipment between 40 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit (5 and 15 degrees Celsius). A slightly greater temperature range of roughly 50-70°F (10-21°C) is recommended for musical instruments. It is advised to keep artwork, pictures, and papers between 60 and 70°F (15 and 21°C) in temperature.

I live in New Zealand where we get a lot of rain and a fairly big variance in both humidity and temperatures – we definitely need one here. Price: Compare prices from different brands and models to find the best deal. Remember that a higher price does not always mean a better product.Temperature: Batteries can be sensitive to changes in temperature. It’s important to keep the temperature inside the dry cabinet within the recommended range for the type of batteries you are storing.

The internal temperature of the digital control humidity dry box cabinet can be monitored but can’t be controlled

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It is important to go by the manufacturer’s usage and maintenance instructions and to have the cabinet professionally inspected on a regular basis to make sure it is in good operating condition. If you can keep your camera stored in an environment that is constant in both temperature and humidity you will get more consistent results and your camera will last longer. As the leading brand of dry cabinets currently, the design and functionality of this electronically controlled cabinet are incredible. It is spacious enough for DSLR cameras and lenses. It is quiet. You’ll also love the beauty of the design, the see-through doors. The dimmable LCD gives users the key information about temperature (in Fahrenheit or Celsius). The Ruggard Electronic Dry Cabinet can regulate the interior’s relative humidity from 35-60%. Overall, that’s a lot.

Additional features: Some dry cabinets come with additional features such as UV light, which can help to kill bacteria, or an air filter, which can help to purify the air inside the cabinet. Consider whether any of these features would be useful for your needs. Basically, dry cabinets can be categorized into two criteria. They are active and passive. A passive model of cabinet uses a desiccant inside an airtight sealed box and offers less control over the humidity level. Such boxes can operate without any electricity. Although, they need regular desiccant changes or reactivation for multiple-use desiccant, especially when it is actively used. Thus, a passive dry cabinet can be a good appliance if power is an issue, for example during a power cut, and during travelling. On the other hand, an active dry cabinet is best for regular indoor use. These types of boxes are generally simpler and are a more effective solution. As fungus requires moisture to grow, a dry box can prevent fungus from growing. However, it does not kill nor remove fungus from a lens. Keeping a infested lens in a dry cabinet will retard fungus development but it will not clear any growth out. Fungal spores are pretty tough, and in the absence of moisture they go into hybernation. The only sure fire way of getting rid of fungus is mechanical cleaning and UV treatment. Made in China and distributed from Australia the SIRUI range of camera dry cabinets/dehumidifiers are proving to be very popular world-wide. As long as your dry cabinet is large enough, there’s no issue with storing your batteries, memory cards or other accessories inside. Most people like storing all their gear in one place, and if this is important for you, it might mean purchasing a larger cabinet.Surprise, surprise! You thought storing your seldom used gear in a dark cupboard will be fine. Well the truth is those are the exact conditions under which fungus thrives. A List of Top 10 Best Dehumidifying Dry Cabinets for Cameras and Lenses Ruggard Electronic Dry Cabinet 30L Well then it makes sense that you should look after them – both when handling them and when they are not in use. My home office happens to be in a basement, and even though we have climate control and dehumidifiers the relative humidity in the basement can sometimes reach 70%. This is terrible for photo gear, especially the sort of old, legacy gear I tend to use and collect. Have you ever seen a rare and valuable legacy lens loaded with fungus due to improper storage in damp and dusty conditions? I have. And I still have nightmares. At the end of the day, I really feel like this is a no-brainer. The Ruggard Electronic Dry Cabinet is a must-have product if you’re the kind of photo nerd who loves his or her gear and who wants to keep that gear as nice as possible for as long as possible. Put your precious gear inside, close the door, and live your life knowing your cameras and lenses will stay dry and clean, and fungus free. Get a Ruggard Electronic Dry Cabinet from B&H Photo