Dry box or air-tight sealed box for camera lenses?

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    Dry box or air-tight sealed box for camera lenses?

    Someone told me that the wet season is coming up and that I should buy a dry box for my lenses and cameras.

    I never bought a dry box before. Do you own one and if so, which model or brand did you buy? And where is a good place to buy it?

    Or should I just buy an air-tight sealed box? If that also works, which one should I buy and where can I buy it?

    Thanks!


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    We bought one a couple of years ago from Japan Home for about $99. Different branches carry different sizes, so you have to find one to fit your camera. . . on top of that, I bought a little bag of dehumidifier to put inside as well . . . just in case.


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    Japanese-made Unix boxes are airtight; they have a visible blue seal in the lid. We use for anything we don't want the damp to get to: clothes, rare books, photos, cameras, etc. Come in a variety of sizes.

    Have bought them from Jusco (Kornhill) and Apita, also the ParknShop International in United Centre, Admiralty has a selection by the tills/exit.