Iceburner 0 #1 March 10, 2009 Well, it's my turn in the deployment cycle, and i had a question about storing my gear for a long time (i.e. at least 7 months). I have a Rebel XTI, PC 109 and a HC 5...just wondering if any of you have tips on keeping the gear in good working order when you are not going to be touching it for months to come...i.e taking the battery's out, putting them in plastic bags, etc. Any info will help, and it may take me a bit to answer any questions as i will be gone for the next 3 weeks, but will watch this thread through my e-mail. Thanks in advance! Semper Fi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #2 March 10, 2009 Wrap em' in butcher paper with silica gel packs in the paper, then in plastic, then put in box and temp controlled environment. No batteries, no cards in the cams. Make sure there is no moisture when you do seal em' up. Paper first accomplishes two things; static is all but eliminated by going paper first, and it further wicks what moisture may be in the gear, along with the silica gel packs. If you don't know what silica gel packs are, just open any electronic product; it's the little bag that says "don't eat me."Not much to it, seems like you've already got the general idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #3 March 10, 2009 I haven't seen it mentioned, but taking any tapes out is important as well....---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #4 March 10, 2009 Right. No cards, no batts, no tapes, no connectors connected to cam. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iceburner 0 #5 March 21, 2009 Thanks for the info. I'm buying some of the silica gel packs and will do what you all say. Thanks again for the replys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
