Have you ever wondered if buying a canon waterproof camera case and jumping into the ocean to snap a few pictures of that beautiful coral reef could destroy your camera? Well, you'd be right to wonder, because it verily could. Water and digital electronics are a bad combination. At least for the electronics it's a bad idea . . . The water will be fine ;) If you still think trying it would be a good idea, there are a few simple precautions you can take to enhance your odds for a good experience.
Even experienced divers have precautions they take before each dive in regards to themselves and their equipment. That includes and photography tool they'll be using. If your camera case is new, make sure you read the hand-operated throughly, and understand the allowable use of your case. That includes the maximum depth the case is rated for. They can range quite a bit. Some are good down to 200 feet, but some are less than 100.
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First of all, try out the case with nothing in it (at least nothing valuable) whether in your bathtub or a sink. Leave it there for a good hour or so. It's an easy test, and will do wonders for your comfort level. Once your case has passed that test, go for a petite more depth. If you plan on doing a pool dive before your next scuba trip, the be sure to take your camera along. Take a few pictures while your in the pool. Preferably from varying distances, lighting, and angles. This should also give you a good idea of what your Canon camera is capable of under the water. There are different challenges to getting good underwater pictures. ordinarily speaking, the less water in the middle of you and your field the better.
After a pool dive, be sure to rinse your camera housing in fresh water. Chlorine can be very detrimental to housing materials, controls and seals.
If your camera case is going to leak, it's going to be around the seals. You'll want to study these seals before and after every dive. They should be kept clean and well lubricated. The case should come with a lubricant or grease to help with this. Don't experiment with different lubricants. Use what Canon recommends. It doesn't take much dirt or grit on a seal to allow water to seep in. Be vigilant for sand, hair, and other foreign particles on the seals.
An added precaution you can take is to get flooding insurance. The value of this varies greatly of policy with the transfer cost of your camera. If it's a simple 0 point and shoot, then it's probably not worth it. A 00 Canon Slr is of policy a different story.
Canon Waterproof Camera Cases Sometimes Leak
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