An idea of DIY dry cabinet - what do you think?

And BTW, I search everywhere in Canada and US, including BH and Adorama. It seems they don't carry these dry cabinets. Maybe there is really no need in US and Canada?

You can do a pressure test and see if there is any differences in air pressures several hours later. Refrigerators were not designed to be air-tight.

I referred to a used refrigerator. Most used refrigerators are used to store cold items and damp/ moist surfaces, ice and condensation forms over time and seep into cracks and attracts fungi colonies.

Unless you plan to seal the seams and vents off with perhaps a silicon rubber or gout sealer but it really sounds like a lot of work but after all, it's a DIY project. It's your call, Mate.

I returned a body to the seller recently because the viewfinder had fungi because he did not keep the body in a dry cabinet or dry-box. I had a peek at the sensor and I am deeply saddened. Your camera should also be stored in the cabinet as well.

I don't think that will work. I actually find an online store in Malaysia selling a 48L for $180, but then the shipping is $470 total comes to $650.   

Here is one idea, and here is the translation.

You can get a large airtight box from Amazon for $27

http://www.amazon.com/62-8-Qt-Ultimate-Airtight-Tote/dp/B002LHP9HY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Box $27


A hygrometer from there also for $9

http://www.amazon.com/Analog-Hygrometer-2-25-Western-Humidors/dp/B0007VWEQA/ref=pd_sim_hg_5

hygrometer

And a rechargeable dessicant for $26:

http://www.amazon.com/Eva-dry-E-500-Renewable-Wireless-Dehumidifer/dp/B000H0XFD2/ref=pd_sim_hpc_1

Dessicant $26

So a DIY box for $62 (excluding camera gear :) )

Some great ideas here.

I use the same tote below and a a large desiccant bag for some of my photographic stuff.   This Tote is available at the Container Store in the US for about $22, if anyone wants to check it out in person.

Water tight Totes ($15 - $22)

Water Tight 20 Gal. Trunk

Kaolinchemist wrote: You can get a large airtight box from Amazon for $27 http://www.amazon.com/62-8-Qt-Ultimate-Airtight-Tote/dp/B002LHP9HY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Box $27

blinztree wrote: You can do a pressure test and see if there is any differences in air pressures several hours later. Refrigerators were not designed to be air-tight. I referred to a used refrigerator. Most used refrigerators are used to store cold items and damp/ moist surfaces, ice and condensation forms over time and seep into cracks and attracts fungi colonies. Unless you plan to seal the seams and vents off with perhaps a silicon rubber or gout sealer but it really sounds like a lot of work but after all, it's a DIY project. It's your call, Mate. I returned a body to the seller recently because the viewfinder had fungi because he did not keep the body in a dry cabinet or dry-box. I had a peek at the sensor and I am deeply saddened. Your camera should also be stored in the cabinet as well.

I posted quite some time ago on one of the threads hereabout what I did
when someone had talked about it. On CraigsList I bought one of those small college sized fridges (a silver Magic Chef to be exact) for about $25 or $30 and it was nearly new. Took the rheostat assy out, disconnecting the compressor. Added a light bulb socket and a maybe 5 watt tiny bulb that I could control through the old rheostat that controlled the fridge temp. For under $50 I have a fairly tight box that stores cameras and lenses.