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How weather resistant is a 5DMK2 really?

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mreco99:
Hi,

I know canon quote 5DMK2 is weather resistant, but are there any official guidelines.
I assume it means shower resistant, but defination of a shower is pretty open. Also for how long, 30mins in a 'shower of rain'?

And then, if your 5DMK2 (or higher) does show signs of water damage, what are the chances of getting that fixed or replaced under warranty? Has anyone sucessfully claimed? I can imagine any claim responce to be "sorry you had it in too much rain"

Ive have seen videos of tests before, i like this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3-fHf0Y990 Small | Large

neuroanatomist:
The rank ordering of weather sealing is: 1-series >> 7D > 5DII = 60D/50D.  Personally, I trust my 7D in the rain when a sealed lens is mounted on it, but I wouldn't trust the 5DII in anything more than a light drizzle.

Canon's warranty will absolutely not cover water damage for a 5DII.  There have been reports of mostly unsuccessful claims for water-damaged 1-series bodies (with a couple of exceptions). 

However, if you have a 5DII and L lenses (which is the only way to have even a partially sealed combination), the value is high enough that you really should have separate insurance coverage for your gear (i.e. a rider on your home/rental policy or a separate policy from your home insurer).  In most cases, that covers any form of loss, including water damage, theft, dropping off a cliff, etc. - at least, my coverage does, with no deductible.

niccyboy:
I've taken my 7d and 5ds through riots in humid thailand, getting it bashed around in protests in paris, to massively minus temperatures and snow in eastern europe cold snap as well as huge temperature changes over a month deep in the himalayas... out of all of that all I got was a sticky on board flash release on the 7d..

The weather sealing is very good!

I agree with neuro though... The 7d is brilliantly sealed...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/scifiguy1012/Photography/IMG_0182-1.jpg
(http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=791938)

awinphoto:
Like neuro, the 5d II is equivalent if not maybe a hair better sealed than the 50D/60D... The 7D i have been able to shoot well in a snow storm or two and haven't thought twice about shooting in light rain (even though I made sure to get it in dry conditions as soon as possible after shooting... The 5d II being like the xxD series, I've had my xxd cameras fail on me when shooting in high heat and high humidity... (no rain)... They would cease functioning until I got them in a dry A/C room to cool and dry off.  I dont think it would be as bad if you were shooting with sealed L lenses... (less rain to get into the internals and sensor) but still it's taking your chances... As a bit of very cheap insurance, carry a spare plastic grocery bag with you... when needed, rip a hole in it, slide the very end of the lens through the hole, bonus if you have a rubber band to seal the bag, and shoot until you're done... Dont overstay your welcome and get dry ASAP but if a freak raincloud pops up you're covered. 

unfocused:
Pardon my ignorance, but does anyone know of a good source (whitepaper/backgrounder/etc.) that explains weathersealing and shockresistance.

I know Canon doesn't say much other than vague statements (no doubt to avoid liability) and I've watched the great video of the low-end Canon and Nikon cameras being absolutely destroyed, but I do get a bit confused about this whole issue.

Do people seriously take their cameras out in rainstorms and shoot with no protection? Are we talking about just getting a little surface moisture on a camera from a light mist, or are we talking about full-on downpours? I think I remember seeing an article once about a National Geographic shooter covering a dye festival in India and then hosing his 1 series camera off afterward.

I admit I tend to baby my equipment as far as moisture goes, although I've hard my share of accidental drops, bangs and bashings.

Just curious what the parameters are or if there is any knowledgeable source of information on this subject.

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