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Waterproof Camera

Started by Guest_nodalyr_* , Sep 17 2013 08:36 PM

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#1 Guest_nodalyr_*

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Posted 17 September 2013 - 08:36 PM

Hey All,

I am going to start traveling and would like some info on the best waterproof Camera's to buy before I start my adventure! Any info would help!

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#2 Guest_Casper_*

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Posted 17 September 2013 - 09:06 PM

Not Olympus. All 3 models i had leaked and their service was lame. Repairs would leak within days in some cases.
I have not had any leakage with my Pentax WG-2 purchased for the 2013 season. Sometimes the pictures are pretty good but in low light conditions it is not sensitive enough, resulting in blurs.
There are MANY brands to pick from today.
A friend uses Panasonic Lumix and does as much snorkeling as i and likes it.

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#3 Guest_jblaylock_*

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Posted 17 September 2013 - 09:08 PM

I have an older (2yr) Fuji XP. I've put it through some rough treatment and it doesn't leak and does decent videos and photos for a $100-150 camera. Water/dust/shock proof.

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#4 Guest_EricaLyons_*

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Posted 18 September 2013 - 08:11 AM

Rustoleum released a new hydrophobic coating product called "Never Wet". I watched its trailer and saw people take a phone apart, spray it with the hydrophobic coating, let it dry, and then put the phone underwater and use it without it shorting out. It's possible that a hydrophobic coating could help improve the water resistance of waterproof cameras. Rustoleum's product is $20 at Home Depot.

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#5 Guest_trygon_*

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Posted 18 September 2013 - 02:06 PM

Beware, Never Wet will wear off after a few uses.

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#6 Guest_Gavinswildlife_*

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Posted 18 September 2013 - 07:42 PM

mine is a kodak easyshare sport. i havent put it under very far, and it only goes to 3m, but it has not had leaks yet (3 years).
Thats after i dropped it on concrete and rocks.

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#7 Guest_Irate Mormon_*

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Posted 18 September 2013 - 10:39 PM

I'm afraid of Never Wet. It sounds too watery to me. I might have to shoot it.

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#8 Guest_Kanus_*

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Posted 19 September 2013 - 06:23 PM

Sounds like it should be called "Not Wet At This Particular Moment" instead. Didn't know it wore off like that. I've seen the videos and it looks like pretty awesome stuff though. I'd be concerned about using it on a camera though, as it may have compounds that would break down the rubber seals/packing on waterproof cameras.

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#9 Guest_Skipjack_*

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Posted 19 September 2013 - 07:26 PM

I imagine what Erica saw was for advertising purposes only. Sure it worked, but probably is not meant for this. I hope they had a disclaimer. I can imagine some clueless people taking a $1000 dollar DSLR camera body apart, spraying it down, and going snorkeling with it on their vacation to the Bahamas. Can you say class action, sure, sure you can.

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#10 Guest_EricaLyons_*

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Posted 19 September 2013 - 09:13 PM

I imagine what Erica saw was for advertising purposes only.

Nope, not idly said. I fully intended to use it if I got a waterproof camera. I was at Home Depot a week ago looking at it, considering putting it on my phone. Of course I wouldn't sue them if it didn't work; it was my idea, not theirs.

IrateMormon, what's the proof that it wears off?

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#11 Guest_Irate Mormon_*

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Posted 20 September 2013 - 11:12 PM

Erica, did I say it would wear off eventually?

The hydrophobia comment was just an Ole Yeller flashback.

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#12 Guest_EricaLyons_*

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Posted 20 September 2013 - 11:15 PM

Erica, did I say it would wear off eventually?

d'oh, you're right, that was trygon. ha ha, I just sort of equate the 'it's gonna die' type statements with you. I saw 'it's gonna wear off' and I thought it was you. whoops

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#13 Guest_jacksmelt_*

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Posted 21 September 2013 - 05:36 PM

i have the olympic stylus tough and so does a friend of mine and we haven't had issues . mines 3 yrs. old, his is 4. he snorkels the river with his all the time. he cleans the seals on his w/ a little light silicone and a qtip once a year and hasn't had it leak yet. i haven't touched mine but I've never submersed mine completely. been in heavy rain tho.

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#14 Guest_nodalyr_*

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Posted 24 September 2013 - 07:52 PM

Thanks all replies!
I have got my D20 today! That's a great waterproof camera. And highly recommend by this site.
Amazon link: http://www.amazon.co.../dp/B0075SUKIC/

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#15 Guest_nodalyr_*

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Posted 24 September 2013 - 07:54 PM

mine is a kodak easyshare sport. i havent put it under very far, and it only goes to 3m, but it has not had leaks yet (3 years).
Thats after i dropped it on concrete and rocks.

Thanks!
I got Canon d20 waterproof camera:)

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#16 Guest_nodalyr_*

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Posted 24 September 2013 - 07:55 PM

i have the olympic stylus tough and so does a friend of mine and we haven't had issues . mines 3 yrs. old, his is 4. he snorkels the river with his all the time. he cleans the seals on his w/ a little light silicone and a qtip once a year and hasn't had it leak yet. i haven't touched mine but I've never submersed mine completely. been in heavy rain tho.

Thanks! olympic stylus tough is the great waterproof camera too!