How do you store your cameras?

[GWT]

Well my GAS had taken it's toll over the last few years and I'm now left with a number of lovely old RF's and the odd 35mm SLR.

My question is how do you guys store your collection?

Is it ok to just store them in a dark cupboard?

 

[EdwardKaraa]

I store my gear in a dry cabinet. Dark cupboards are the best recipe for growing fungus.

 

[daveleo]

All my cameras (the users and the shelf queens) are in a tall glass
bookcase / cabinet in the corner of our parlor. Lenses are in a large bag that sits under
the end table, again in the parlor.

If you must store them in the dark in boxes, use bags of desiccant in with
them and change the bags as necessary.

 

[Rodchenko]

Store? Most of them breathe a sigh of relief if they get a couple of days off. 😀

Seriously, I do need to sort out a better storage than the box beside my desk they currently sit in when resting.

And I do need to source some silicagel.

 

[rhl-oregon]

Glass-front book case in my study where there's a place for everyone and everyone in his place.

 

[barnwulf]

I have a closet that is a dedicated camera and gear storage for me. It has a few extra shelves built in to accommodate my cameras and lenses. I need extra room as a result of developing GAS problems since becoming a member of RFF however; I think I have recovered from that affliction now. Fortunately I live in Utah where we have a very dry climate that helps preserve cameras from mold and fungus. - jim

Edit: With our dry climate it does get too dry at times which does dry out the lubricants a little faster.

 

[c.poulton]

Generic 'Peli' type cases: Both water and dust proof, and surprisingly impact resistant. Although the cases themselves are probably worth more than some of the old camera gear inside (which I picked up from charity shops for peanuts). Having said that, my 'precious' M2 and assorted Leica & CV glass is well protected....

 

[raphaelaaron]

moved into a new place. Found the perfect area to store my cameras in the walk in closet's shelf. stored in bags with desiccant packets. each bag is for a certain camera or pair of cameras.

 

[majid]

In a huge Pelican 1634 case with padded dividers. I put a few reusable silica gel canisters inside.

 

[Greyscale]

Upon every flat (and not so flat) surface. In boxes and in bags. On tables, shelves, and in empty chairs. In cabinets. On cabinets. Maybe even one or two are on the floor (usually only the broken ones).

 

[EdwardKaraa]

Silica gel may dangerously reduce humidity below 30% in a closed space. Photographic equipment likes humidity between 45 and 55%. Below 30% the lubricants dry out and mechanical failure may ensue.

 

[Gareth Rees]

On a bookcase in the light.
Lenses with lens caps off.

 

[ray*j*gun]

THis is where it all lives when not in use.

 

[Lflex]

I use a dry cabinet to control humidity and dust.

 

[Paulbe]

Raymond--nice!!
I see a few Nikons in there.
Paul

 

[peterm1]

I found a discount store that is selling plastic storage containers - the sort used for storing food etc made of quite heavy grade clear plastic and with a more or less air tight / waterproof clip top. The largest of these is about two thirds the size of a shoe box and is ideal for most cameras or several lenses. I also bought a bulk supply of micro fibre cleaning cloths. These are extremely soft and ideal for wrapping / cushioning lenses and camera bodies so I wrap the lenses and bodies place them in a container and stack them in a walk in robe where they are easily accessible. The only thing I need to do that I have not yet done is to write on each box whats in it. Asthe lenses and bodies are wrapped in these cloths and because there are over a dozen of them, finding the right box for what I am looking for is a bit of a chore. Otherwise its ideal. Where I live the climate is pretty dry most of the year so moisture and fungus tends not to be great concern. If it were, it would only be necessary to add so packets of silica gel. BTW I have found a brand of kitty litter made out of silica gel and as far as I can see its not a bad option as its much much much cheaper than buying it in camera stores. All you need are some old panty hose or something like this to put a quantity of gel in when in use. The only thing I would be aware of is that some brands are perfumed - I would avoid these in favour of the ones that are straight silica gel.

 

[Ronald_H]

Hmmm...

Sofa : Nikon D600, Nikon F80, two chargers and four lenses.
Table: Gossen digiflash light meter
Desk: Leica Mini II and Lomo Sprocket Rocket
Airconditioning unit: Yashica T4D and Yashica 44
Floor: Olympus XA, Nikon SB-30 flash, two MD-11's

And that's just looking around... I did not mention the cupboard, nor the three (filled) camera bags. Nor the attic. Nor my bedroom.

Did I just glimpse an elephant? 😀

 

[SausalitoDog]

On the closet shelf or in a bag ready to go... No special anything but take them all out for cleaning once a year (in addition to whatever cleaning after a shoot).

Tom

 

[shadowfox]

Like Raymond up there.
A light wood display cabinet from IKEA.

Usually is the first stop for visiting guests 🙂

 

[GWT]

Hey thanks guys, it sounds like I should grab some kind of glass cabinet - Ray's looks great!