DigiCabi 10l Portable Dry Box

The one word that answers the question “Why do I need a dry box for my camera?”
is fungus.

Fungus is your camera’s worst enemy. It is not only difficult to clean or take off; it can damage your camera, specifically your lenses, as it is where fungus grows.

Fungus gets in between and under the lens; on your lens’ glass. When you store your camera for a long period – and without proper protection – it gets exposed to humid environments, which is where fungus thrives. Once fungus grows, it will spread quite fast; so fast that you may not notice how your other tools or equipment have already been infected. This will happen especially if you mix clean and infected lenses together in one area or container.

Another problem caused by fungus is when you force-clean the infected lens. This can damage your lens’ special coating.

Photographers who do not have dry boxes often place their cameras and photography tools in cupboards and drawers. These are dark and humid spaces, so fungus is bound to invade them in no time. To prevent this, they’ll need to use their cameras and lenses, and expose them to fresh air and light as often as possible.

Using a dry box is common to photographers who live in areas where it is humid almost the whole year round especially in Singapore.

Apart from camera instruments, a dry box can use to store any other thing that required to be kept at a low humdiity place to prevent fungus and moisture.

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Dimension: 300 x 220 x 180mm

Weight: 0.9kg

Material: Industrial Plastic
- Tough and Shock Proof -

Silica Gel and padding foam included

*Do Note that the strap is not included! it is an optional item is not included!*

How To Re-Dry (Re-Generate) Silica Gel

There are two methods used for re-drying silica gel. One method uses the oven, and the other uses the microwave.

1. Oven drying method: This method gives the best results even though it takes longer. Set the oven for 275 deg. F. Place the silica gel in an appropriates container and dry the gel until it turns medium blue. The oven drying method takes approximately 1 1⁄2 hours per quart of gel. One quart of gel weighs approximately 30 ounces.

2. Microwave drying method; Place the silica gel in an appropriate container and set the microwave power to the medium to medium high setting. Dry for approximately 3 to 5 minutes and inspect the gel for color change. If the gel has not dried, stir it withy a spoon and heat it for another 3 to 5 minutes. Stir the gel each time it is inspected. Approximate drying time is 8 to 12 minutes per pound of gel. The actual heating times will vary according to the type of microwave. You may set the power setting on high but please be careful not to overheat the gel.

Please Click here for the safety precaution !

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Optional Add on:

Silica Gel in a Box

Purchase additional silica Gel in a box if you want to bring the RH in the box to lower value!

or you can put the silica Gel in a box in your own bag when travelling to protect your camera

Specification:

Dimension: 2.3cm x 5.5cm x 6cm
Weight: Approx. 70g each box
Material: Non Toxic Silica Gel in clear box

How to refresh the silica gel:
1) take the silica gel out of provided box and put inside any clean microwavable container (eg those takeaway food containers)
2) Put inside microwave for about 5 mins first (or 1-3 mins more if required) and once silica gel turned blue, it is refreshed. The silica gel will be hot when its refreshed, so leave it to cool down before putting in back to the clear box.