We can't avoid the dreaded spores - not to be confused with mould! - I've
been trying to refind a site that a scientist put up detailing experiments
to assess the number and species of spores on lenses. Even new ones, sealed
in the box had a nice selection of up to six species! His advice was that
prevention is possible, cure impossible - anything that sterilised the
lenses also dissolved the glues and the nice clean lenses fell to pieces!
There were a range of dehumidifier cabinets available in Oz at prices in
the US$200-5000 range especially for storing lenses. But the best idea I
saw was suggested by a guy who built a small cabinet, glass, sealed with
aquarium sealant and a rubber door seal and put a small dehumidifier in it
plus a UV lamp of the type used in lizard vivariums as a basking lamp. He
only ran the lamp on a timer for a short time - cumulative of 1-2 hours per
week and turned the lenses occasionally if he wasn't using them. (Took 'em
out for as cuddle?) I'm keen to build one as I live in a damp, forested
area but could not work out what he meant by a 'small, cheap dehumidifier
unit.' Any ideas?
Andrew
>Spores from fungus are all around us and even invade our lungs on a regular
>basis. Fortunatly the body is constantly removing them. I would be more
>concerned about not creating a growing environment (damp, warm and dark)
>than in trying to prevent the spores in the first place.
>
>That said, wouldn't it be interesting to experiment with a cool, dry, UV
>lit, and filtered storage area for our equipment.
>
>Gregg
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