I know the real answer to this question is do not store cameras long term in their cases, but it's so convenient ...........
I have a fairly large collection of Soviet rangefinders going back to pre 1940. The problem is that a small number have
Early Soviet chrome-plating is very poor and I have seen examples damaged by normal handling. Finger prints clearly defined in corrosion products.
Storing in the case is convenient and does give good protection when you store a large number togethe