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Originally Posted by multiweb
I usually microwave beads for 5s multiple times until they go from pink to blue. I use Argon for my camera. A canister from gasweld will cost you ~$30. Lasts me years.
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thanks Marc - haven't tried the microwave yet, but will. The dessicators look like small moulded yellowish clay cylinders - they do not seem to change colour much when dry (be nice if they did). My collection of silica gel packs also have no colour indication, so am flying blind a bit - measuring weight seems to be the best way to check status.
the newer cameras with the external dessicator assembly are definitely an upgrade, but the older system can still be made to work with a little effort - price of early adoption of new technology
