Rain

[Kevin D'Haeze]

Something that I've been wondering... let's say you're filming outdoors and you get hit with a rain shower. Obviously you would do your best to shield the gear from water. But worst case scenario, what happens if some water drops find their way into the air intake fans located on the top of the camera? What is the water threshold of the DSMC2 units?

 

[Bob Gundu]

Something that I've been wondering... let's say you're filming outdoors and you get hit with a rain shower. Obviously you would do your best to shield the gear from water. But worst case scenario, what happens if some water drops find their way into the air intake fans located on the top of the camera? What is the water threshold of the DSMC2 units?

They're shielded pretty good for a little sprinkle.

 

[Terry VerHaar]

This was discussed in the early days of Scarlet/Epic and, IIRC, the air vents are sealed off from the electronics. You could pour water through the air vents and not have to worry about shorting the camera. That said, I wouldn't try it myself. LOL

Also, the air vents aren't the only place water could get in, there are clearly other electrical connectors, etc. that might create water exposure.

Although I haven't ever used it, I bought a "raincoat" for my Scarlet a few years ago from a woman (can't remember her name right now) who does it for a living.

 

[Adam Griffith]

My Brain is on its way home after repair at RED headquarters. The pin array on the rear had water damage - cost me $1300 for a new card+ship etc etc.

Like Terry said - lots of ways in for water, certainly not like a weather sealed DSLR - I'm keeping mine covered.

 

[Mike P.]

Hey Adam, do you mean the back I/O panel, or the pin array for modules?

Also was it none functioning or did it seem to work fine? I've read a few instances where people "had to" replace their functioning I/O boards because apparently DSMC's accumulate moisture/humidity in their IO panel that ends up corroding over time (even though they were never exposed to water)... Just seems weird.

 

[Kevin D'Haeze]

I've read a few instances where people "had to" replace their functioning I/O boards because apparently DSMC's accumulate moisture/humidity in their IO panel that ends up corroding over time (even though they were never exposed to water)... Just seems weird.

So what is the preventative maintenance? Periodically remove all of the add-on components and expansion units and dry them out?

Also, are there dummy cover plates to cover sensors/terminals when they aren't in use?

 

[Mike P.]

I don't know, that's why it seems weird; basically nothing can prevent it and you get hosed $1300-1700 because they find corrosion behind/inside the IO panel even if it's never been exposed to water.

 

[Jeffrey Loewe]

My Epic Dragon has been through quite a bit of weathering. However I use a case whenever I can. I got mine from Ombre. Here is a link to a thread about them awhile back.

http://www.reduser.net/forum/showth...Cover-For-Epic-Scarlet-LIMITED-INVENTORY-SALE

http://www.ombre.us