Safe to keep photo rig connected without batteries?

[topflowerrubberforever]

I own a Nik V with an SB105 strobe. can i keep the whole setup ready and just take out the batteries from the camera and strobe? Is there any structural or electrical damage in doing so?


Jalal

 

[onbelaydave]

I own a Nik V with an SB105 strobe. can i keep the whole setup ready and just take out the batteries from the camera and strobe? Is there any structural or electrical damage in doing so?


Jalal

While I'm on a trip, I leave the whole rig together, and just swap out batteries,CF cards,film,etc. But it is a REALLY bad idea to leave it assembled for more than a week or two even with all the rinsing you can do ! There are many different metals in contact with each other and the salt will really accelerate the corrosion.

 

[fdog]

...and if you keep the rig assembled during long-term storage, the o-rings will take a "set" and increase the chance of floods.

All the best, James