On Jan 29, 2006, at 7:16 AM, William Robb wrote:
I suspect that the biggest reason fungus reappears is that while the lens may be fungus free, where the lens is stored remains contaminated.
I wiped down my camera shelving with isopropyl alcohol after I found what may have been the beginnings of fungus in a couple of lenses. I also shifted the shelving out of the wardrobe (my office is a converted bedroom). I had it all in there because I had fitted the door with a lock to improve security. I think a bit of moisture may have come up through the floor, and a week of extremely unusual weather just before xmas (80% humidity, mid-20s temperature) wouldn't have helped.
I've thought about buying some wireframe shelving I found as it'll allow better air circulation, but that's probably not necessary now. Especially as it costs money.
Oh and yes I did clean out the affected lenses as well as a few that I was unsure about... I won't be forgetting the 85mm in a hurry :)
- Dave http://www.bluemoon.net.nz/ http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/
