On Sun, 31 Mar 2002 23:07:03 +0800, "astley" wrote:

>I was always store my VX2000 to the camera fungus free dry box if I was
>never use the camera, I also notice when store the camera to the Dry box too
>long, sometime even I use the Sony DV tape, the record video footage also
>will have some "drop out" ( look like the problem that we use difference
>type tape to the camera ), but just for few sec ( at the beginning you put
>your tape and start record ), if I never put the VX 2000 to the dry box...
>No problem at all.....
>I was wonder isn't the drum head need some lubricants ? too "dry" or too
>many type of "chemical formulations" will make the video footage have some
>"drop out" problem ??

I assume you are in a humid area (Singapore...;-)?
I assume you also know that if you use a dessicant
to keep the "dry box" interior dry, it must be
"recharged", probably every time you open the box.
Otherwise, it may be better to store the camera
in the open, with good air circulation, in the driest
location (on a high shelf?). I trust also that the
dessicant or box interior material is not "out-gassing",
leaving a thin film on the cameras surfaces...
Many guesses/questions here...;-)