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How do you Dew?

BodleyBodley Registered Users Posts: 766 Major grins
edited October 18, 2006 in Technique
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?
Greg
"Tis better keep your mouth shut and be thought of as an idiot than to open your mouth and remove all doubt"

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    Shay StephensShay Stephens Registered Users Posts: 3,165 Major grins
    edited October 18, 2006
    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 mwink.gif

    I put a crystal clear platic bag over the flash. It keeps the water out, but lets the light shine through.
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    StevenVStevenV Registered Users Posts: 1,174 Major grins
    edited October 18, 2006
    Very Well, thanks.

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

    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.
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    BodleyBodley Registered Users Posts: 766 Major grins
    edited October 18, 2006
    Shay Stephens wrote:
    I often find myself shooting in the rain, which is a tad more wet than dew mwink.gif

    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.
    Greg
    "Tis better keep your mouth shut and be thought of as an idiot than to open your mouth and remove all doubt"
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    BodleyBodley Registered Users Posts: 766 Major grins
    edited October 18, 2006
    StevenV wrote:
    Very Well, thanks.

    273254861_5057bc6492.jpg

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

    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 thumb.gif
    Greg
    "Tis better keep your mouth shut and be thought of as an idiot than to open your mouth and remove all doubt"
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    PhyxiusPhyxius Registered Users Posts: 1,396 Major grins
    edited October 18, 2006
    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!
    Christina Dale
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