Lens Storage

[ette]

was looking through my varsity papers this evening and noticed a big gap in my notes about storing lenses. I did not write a description or picture but I remember specifically that to store a lens you stand it lens down? or Bayonet down?

can't remember as kept the lenses in my back pack since purchase.

[jeff.grant@pobox.com]

Some H lenses come with a warning against storing them front down. I always keep mine in a humidifier bayonet down.

[pchong]

+1

[ette]

Thank you for the prompt replies

humidifier ? any links on something like what you use? i have invested too much to have a simple storage issue .

[jeff.grant@pobox.com]

I live on the northern beaches of Sydney with ever present humidity, and hate looking at nasty growths inside a lense. That's why I bought them. Here's a link: http://www.drycabinet.com.au/main.html and here's one closer to home: http://tenco.manufacturer.com/product6474857-dry+box.html

[Michael H. Cothran]

Thank you for the prompt replies
humidifier ? any links on something like what you use? i have invested too much to have a simple storage issue .

Half year late on a response, but I bought some Zorb-it packets to use (4x4 CI). They go into my camera backpack, and will also be used in a metal safe I am buying to store my equipment at home. These are not silica gels, and never need to be replaced. Here's a link -

http://www.zorb-it.com/

[cerett]

Why is there a warning about storing some H lenses front down? That is the way they fit in the pouches. What specific H lenses carry this warning?

[Douglas Fairbank @ Classic V]

The warning is about the 50-110 being stored on it's front. On one or two occasions we have seen that these lenses have suffered from rough handling in the holds of aircraft or clumsy couriers. They are not fragile, Hasselblad did not gain it's reputation by making cameras that were not tough but the simplest advice is the best. Rest the 50-100 lens on it's rear surface, if you get into the habit you will have no problems.