Waterproof
Last year while working in The Bahamas on a film I got unofficially voted the crew member most often in the water. I didn’t tell anyone, but I was secretly honored.
If I believed in reincarnation I know that one of my previous lives must have a been as a fish or a dolphin or a sea otter, or something that belongs in the water.
The only unfortunate thing about the water is that it can ruin things, specifically digital cameras. So after buying my G10 to take on the hike I immediately ordered Canon underwater housing specifically made for my model camera (rated up to 130’). For certainly we will be caught in torrential downpours at times whilst hiking through the mountains and 1) I don’t want to be worrying the whole time about leaks or water that might get to it and ruin the camera 2) What if I want to take pictures in the rain? There may also be streams I want to stick my camera in, or who knows what other opportunities may come my way. The housing adds 1 pound to my weight count for the trip, but it adds much peace of mind. I know that I will probably completely ruin the case by the end, but it will be well worth it. And between now and the hike I can use it underwater, the way it was meant to be used.
Late in September the package came in the mail, complete with B&H brown paper tape keeping the box snugly shut. After getting off work the next day I rushed home, suited up and went out to the pool. It was cloudy and almost cool from days of rain, but I figured I could brave a little cold water to do some testing.
The front of the housing.
The back of the housing. As you may notice, there are buttons for every control. The only control I can’t use is the wheel that can easily change the shutter speed.
First I tested the housing while empty.
After a few minutes of submersion I pulled the case out, dried the outside and checked the inside. No water found!
So I put the camera in the housing…
…and stepped into the pool!
It works!
Still working… No leaks!
It was very easy to use under the water and fun to play with…too bad summer’s over.
I had to get out of the pool eventually, it wasn’t heated and I was getting chilly. I now have another toy that will only increase my urge to get in the water and play in the rain.
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