[LargeFormat] Silica Packs to avoid the Fungus

[Les Newcomer]

Light impressions of Rochester NY sells a large pack (2x3x1/2) made of
aluminum so it can be reheated in a low oven. They make the same thing,
tho more expensive in a plastic case for microwave use (altho microwave
repair people will tell you items with a low moisture content, like
popcorn, are bad for the microwave.

I've seen these sold at the photo shows so I know LI isn't the only
source for these.

Les

Andrew Eschbacher wrote:
> 
> Clive,
> 
> Calumet Photo at http://www.calumetphoto.com/ carries silica paks.
> You may have to dig around the website for a while but they are
> there.  Plus, Calumet has a british operation.
> 
> Drew
> 
> At 05:13 AM 11/7/01, you wrote:
> 
> > Had a quick look at a couple of lenses last night that I have been
> > meaning to test - both are unknown quantities.  Had a bit of a
> > fright when looking through them top see the start of fungus on
> > internal elements.  The fungus was probably there when I bought the
> > lenses - they are kept in a warm and fairly dry environment so
> > growth is not encouraged.
> >
> > Anyway, after a strip down and clean with my favourite (Ponds Cold
> > Cream) both lenses are now in tip top shape.  These two lenses are
> > the only ones that I do not keep in ZipLok bags (one of the best
> > camera accessories ever!).  Have been thinking that investment in a
> > whole load of new silica packs would be a good idea. Some of these
> > can be found with an indicator showing when they have to be
> > recharged.
> >
> > Anyone know of a UK source for these indicator silica packs or even
> > the less sophisticated kind?   US or other European sources would
> > also be useful.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >            Clive
> >
> >
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