580 EX Water Resistant?

[beacherz]

Is the 580EX weather sealed and/or water resistant? Do showers affect it? If so, what remedies have been used? Shooting H.S. football tonight and was wondering.

[PacAce]

The 580EX is not but the 580EX II is supposed to be. But that wouldn't do you any good without a weather sealed camera to go along with it unless you use a raincoat with the camera.

For the 580EX, you might be able to use a ziplock bag over it to protect it from the rain. You'll need to do the same with your cameras, too, though.

[beacherz]

The 580EX is not but the 580EX II is supposed to be. But that wouldn't do you any good without a weather sealed camera to go along with it unless you use a raincoat with the camera.

For the 580EX, you might be able to use a ziplock bag over it to protect it from the rain. You'll need to do the same with your cameras, too, though.

Thanks Leo. I've used a zip for my camera and grip in the past and I guess I'll just do the same with the flash. Hope the game is worth it.

[tenoverthenose]

I wouldn't use a flash in rain because of backscatter. Also, if putting a flash in a bag, remember to do something about the heat!

[beacherz]

I wouldn't use a flash in rain because of backscatter. Also, if putting a flash in a bag, remember to do something about the heat!

Makes sense. Actually, it is pretty foggy right now and you know how fog and flash mix:(