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I just got a Nikon D3000. I love it but im really picky about keeping things nice and clean but want the camera to be best protected. im new to the SLR scene, Should i store the camera with the lens in the camera bag attached? separate? Thanks
What Is The Best Way To Store An Slr Camera And Lens?
February 28th, 2010 
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First of all, never ever store your camer and lens in the camera bag when not using it for a long time, especially if you live in a humid climate.
It is advised to store your lens in places without stagnant air, or inside a dry cabinet with controled humidity level. Keeping it in a bag (or closet) will just invide fungus to grow on your lens.
If you live in a very dry climate then this may not apply, as long as you don’t keep it for too long in your bag. As for whether to attached the lens, well, if you do not need to take it out, don’t take it out, it will only make dust goes inside.
Keep it attatched. That way the camera will spend as little time as possible without a lens. The longer the front is exposed, (w/o a lens, or a body cap) the more chance there is to get dust on the sensor. So keep your primary lens on the camera to avoid getting dust on the sensor, and keep them in a bag when not in use.
When you are not using your camera / lens, store them in an airtight box with a bag of desiccating agent to keep the inside of the box dry at all times.