Keep my HDR-FX1 in good condition? at DVinfo.net

Aric Mannion · July 23rd, 2007, 09:25 AM

Could someone tell me the best place to keep my camera? Does it need to stay in a case, can I just leave it on a shelf? I noticed that right after I bought it, the screws on the very top became rusty, can I ignore that or does that cause problems.
These may sound stupid but I have reasons for asking, thanks.

Serena Steuart · July 23rd, 2007, 07:48 PM

I guess your climate is an important consideration. In a dry warm climate the shelf probably is OK, but no matter how good your housekeeping the camera will get dusty. The usual precaution is to keep cameras in a case with desiccant (silica gel), and in any event a case is better for transporting a camera.

EDIT: your area isn't low humidity, so I recommend a case + gel.

July 23rd, 2007, 09:25 AM	#1
Aric Mannion Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 616	Keep my HDR-FX1 in good condition? Could someone tell me the best place to keep my camera? Does it need to stay in a case, can I just leave it on a shelf? I noticed that right after I bought it, the screws on the very top became rusty, can I ignore that or does that cause problems. These may sound stupid but I have reasons for asking, thanks.

July 23rd, 2007, 07:48 PM	#2
Serena Steuart Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Studio Alnitak, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Posts: 640 Images: 3	I guess your climate is an important consideration. In a dry warm climate the shelf probably is OK, but no matter how good your housekeeping the camera will get dusty. The usual precaution is to keep cameras in a case with desiccant (silica gel), and in any event a case is better for transporting a camera. EDIT: your area isn't low humidity, so I recommend a case + gel. Last edited by Serena Steuart; July 23rd, 2007 at 07:53 PM. Reason: additional input.