[PL] How do I protect my camera from moisture in transit?

Electronic equipment is immediately damaged when it comes into contact with moisture. It is therefore important to protect it from water – whether on the shop shelf and at home, or during transport by courier. A camera (including lens and accessories) is a particularly sensitive piece of equipment. How should it be handled? Is there a universal way to protect your camera from moisture in transit?

How do I protect my camera from moisture?

There are a few simple ways to protect your camera from moisture in transit. Silica gel (silica gel) in the form of small, distinctive bags can be used. The gel beads inside the pouches absorb moisture and protect your equipment. Which packets do you add moisture absorbers to? They are placed in various boxes – for shoes, clothes, in parcels. Simply place a bag of silica in your camera cover, case. Read more about this solution: Moisture-absorbing pouches – an essential item that is missing from your parcels.

This applies not only to moving with your electronic equipment, but also to shipping your package. If you’re shipping a camera, you’ll need to put it in a case, a factory box, before packing it in a cardboard box – it’s worth throwing silica gel inside. This is – admittedly – a temporary solution, which will not protect your camera equipment from large deposits of moisture penetrating the thick layer of corrugated cardboard. In this case, a more substantial and durable arsenal is required – bubble wrap, stretch foil, parcel fillers.

How do I protect my camera from moisture in the parcel?

A camera is an expensive and valuable piece of equipment. The person or shop selling it must remember to properly protect the electronics in the parcel as best as possible. If the goods are damaged on the way (through the fault of the seller), the seller will incur losses of several or several thousand zlotys. With his or her finances in mind, he or she always makes sure that the instrument reaches the addressee intact.

Packing and securing a camera in a parcel can be time-consuming. However, it is definitely worth the extra time. Where does the packing start? First of all, make sure your camera is in its original box or case. Wrap the protective outer packaging in stretch film (for the first time) and then bubble wrap. This combination guarantees the stability of the package and protection against moisture, mechanical damage. Remember that during transport, when there are difficulties on the road, parcels (especially as a standard shipment) can move sideways, bumping against each other. This is a threat to the integrity of the camera – and any other electronic equipment.

However, this is just the beginning of steps to protect your camera from moisture in transit. Put the package so prepared in a larger cardboard box, which will be the outer layer of the package. The free space inside should be filled with parcel fillers. Once the interior has been stabilised and filled, you can start taping (using adhesive tape, packing tape). Then surround the parcel several times with stretch film (for the second time). The foil can be any colour, although the black variant is recommended. This is the final protection of the parcel against moisture. With such protection, it is practically impossible for water to get inside (if, of course, the parcel is carefully wrapped with stretch film and has no gaps).

Finally, stick a warning label (preferably a “Caution, do not throw!” sticker) on the protected carton. This plays an important role – it tells the courier and sorters that there is a valuable item inside the consignment which must be handled gently. Sometimes (with some carriers), a parcel marked in this way is automatically classified as a non-standard parcel – a much more expensive option, but one which guarantees that the contents will reach the addressee intact and whole.

How do I protect my camera from moisture in the parcel? The importance of a camera cover when shipping

If you are shipping used camera equipment, you need to pack it properly. The best solution is to place it in the original case, which is tailored to your camera model. If you don’t have a branded case, reach for a backpack or special camera bag.

Putting your camera in a suitable case plays an important role – not only in protecting it from moisture. During transport by courier van, the package comes into contact with other objects. Various pollen, dust, sand and other debris can swirl around in the space and get plastered on the parcels. If – by some miracle – they were to get inside the camera, they could interfere with the proper operation of the photographic equipment. Also at risk is the lens, the glass part of which must be clean and intact.

How do I save a flooded camera?

Flooding of photographic equipment can happen to anyone (similar to mobile phones). To save your camera from the damaging effects of water, you need to act quickly and efficiently. Every second counts. Place flooded equipment in a bowl of rice or silica bags. The second solution is preferable – grains of rice could get into other parts of the camera, causing partial or total difficulties in use.

The above-mentioned method only applies if the camera has been removed from its factory packaging and is already in use. If the equipment is in the parcel, during shipping, it cannot be salvaged without removing it from the carton.

How do I protect my camera from moisture in the shipment? Other measures – moisture insurance from the carrier

All courier companies offer one additional paid option – insurance against mechanical damage, dampness (each company calls it differently). The amount of insurance depends on the value and dimensions of the parcel. Its cost varies from a few to several zlotys, so – in order to avoid possible damages – it is worth sacrificing such a small sum.

Each carrier has its own price list. Parcel insurance prices may vary depending on which courier company you choose.

Insurance provides protection against possible damage to a valuable parcel – but through the fault of the provider. Although parcel damage is rather rare, it is worth insuring against such an eventuality. Add to this the fact that couriers and sorters who notice an additionally insured parcel will treat it with greater care.

Durable cardboard boxes, parcel fillers and parcel security accessories – only at RAJA

The RAJA online shop is the place where you will purchase a variety of products, related to the packaging industry. If you’re aiming to protect your camera from moisture in transit, it’s worth looking for sturdy and strong cardboard boxes made from 5-ply cardboard. Look out for a full range of parcel fillers – Flopak, air cushions or bubble wrap will give the best protection against moisture. There is also no shortage of stretch film (black, transparent or coloured), which is one of the most important answers to the question “how to protect your camera from moisture in the parcel”.

When packing your electronic equipment for shipment, don’t forget to stock up on moisture absorbers in sachets from RAJA too. A versatile and easy-to-use moisture indicator that controls the moisture level inside parcels can also be an interesting choice. It can be inserted inside cartons, containers and crates.

An excellent, diverse assortment is not the only feature of RAJA. The online shop also achieves a positive image through measures such as clear return regulations, optimally priced shipping costs and an individual approach to each person. Read: Ensure a positive customer experience for your online shop. RAJA is the place where you will find all the products you need to protect your camera from moisture in transit.