So my 540ez spent a month in the Florida sun, humidity and rain

Got a call from a client today about a bracket and some kind of a flash unit left at their house. I get there expecting the worst, it's my 540ez and Stroboframe rotating L bracket

No corrosion, rust, nothing. Batteries were next to dead but I put a fresh set in, put the old ones on the charger and it fired right up.

ITT: we discuss times we've done stuff like this.

nice to know flashes are weather sealed

nice that they called you, and even better all was good when you picked it up. buy a lottery ticket, this could be your time.

Was this in their house, or left outside. If it was left in the house, you may be surprised to know that we have roofs and air conditioning.

They said they found it a couple days ago at the base of an oak tree in their front yard.

Whether or not it's true I'm not sure, judging from the exceptional condition, but I'm just glad to have it back, and that I was able to use it tonight without a hitch at another client's shoot.