How do you Dew?

Bodley

I'm shooting a Halloween Party where they want some outdoor prop shots of the kids in their costumes. I'm was thinking about using my portable flash setup (580ex/multi-max combo's) but was concerned about DEW forming on my equipment.

Has anyone had a problem with this? How moisture sensitive are the 580ex's and multi-maxes?

Shay Stephens

Bodley wrote:

I'm shooting a Halloween Party where they want some outdoor prop shots of the kids in their costumes. I'm was thinking about using my portable flash setup (580ex/multi-max combo's) but was concerned about DEW forming on my equipment.

Has anyone had a problem with this? How moisture sensitive are the 580ex's and multi-maxes?

I often find myself shooting in the rain, which is a tad more wet than dew

I put a crystal clear platic bag over the flash. It keeps the water out, but lets the light shine through.

StevenV

Very Well, thanks.



Sorry, I just happened to be drinking when I saw this thread and couldn't resist

Like Shay, I've used plastic bags in the rain. I'm not sure if high-humidity air would be any worse, since it would mostly be trapped in the bag along with the equipment.

Bodley

Shay Stephens wrote:

I often find myself shooting in the rain, which is a tad more wet than dew

I put a crystal clear plastic bag over the flash. It keeps the water out, but lets the light shine through.

Good Idea. I had thought about a layer of cling wrap over all but the flash lens. I also may be firing out of an 36" umbrella-box (if I can get enough light) which should help.

Bodley

StevenV wrote:

Very Well, thanks.



Sorry, I just happened to be drinking when I saw this thread and couldn't resist

Like Shay, I've used plastic bags in the rain. I'm not sure if high-humidity air would be any worse, since it would mostly be trapped in the bag along with the equipment.

Very topical, especially with the post in the background

Phyxius

I don't know about the flash casing, but I've shot out in the rain numerous times and I've gotten used to carrying a plastic bag and duct tape with me to shows (horse shows).

I've also had times when I went outside with my camera after having the camera inside for a while. The humidity was so high the whole thing was covered in condensation and I was a bit worried, but everything seems to be okay. (Still glad I have the extended warranty on everything just in case.)

Have fun and Happy Halloween!