Hi everyone, could someone let me know if the back seals to keep water out and if it keeps water out of the lens. thanks in advanced
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Hi Michael D. No, the case isn't designed to keep water out if submerged or something that drastic. It will protect against the rain or normal elements of nature other than a hurricane. Case is nice and sturdy though and protects the phone. I like it other than not being able to wear or clip to body.
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When fully closed the front lens is obstructed, but the back is not. When opened, the front is not obstructed, but depending on how you fold the cover back, it may, or may not obstruct the back lens(e.g., the standing position exposes both lenses).
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It has a waterproof case that you put it in. I took mine diving I forgot about a red lens. But the video turned out ok. I took mine down 30ft diving and we were down there for at least 45 min to a hour.
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For a waterproff rating #, contact the manufacturer. However, on a recent float fishing trip to Alaska, the bag kept my camera and lens safe. I only problem I experienced was lens fogging when I took my camera out of the bag.
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I haven't owned it long enough (i.e. field tested it) to judge. Need to realize that there are several seals - not only the obvious perimeter seal, but internal ones around the lens and sensors. They are thin seals, very flexible, but quality. I have an old professional scuba camera and to maintain the seals you use vaseline. I'm going to use that same maintenance trick on these seals to (hopefully) maintain their integrity. Hope that helps.
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When traveling, I like to store my un-mounted lenses in something water proof. Ewa-marine makes a line of water proof photo cases. Hope this helps.
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They are not waterproof per se, but my camera and lenses were snug in my Lowepro bag when they rolled off a 10 foot high rock and landed in a 2in deep puddle, zipper down. Horrified, I scrambled off the rock and yanked my bag out of the puddle, and was amazed that not a drop of water got in my bag, and my dSLR and lenses were all unharmed. I will never own any bag except a Lowepro!!! Also, I have been caught in sudden rainstorms and have never had water get in my bag. Common sense should prevail though, and I wouldn't stay out in rain any longer than neccessary to get myself and the camera out of the weather.
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I have only used this camera in salt water. My only advice is to make sure that you wipe the lens, ESPECIALLY if you drop it in the water. I have never had to open mine when I have been around the water so no issues with that but it has been underwater and have had absolutely no issues with it. Pictures are good except the ones I forgot to wipe the lens and those are fuzzy.
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I put the lens side rearward; since it is leather, it should loosen up; I believe I remember it was tight at first, then perfect after a short while. Also, I use the strap as added protection to keep it from sliding out, and perhaps you can use the same strap, to pull it out until it loosens up.
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The Velcro straps are intended to help snug up the cover to the lens. The whole thing is akward at best, and I would not recommend using it OFF the tripod, however, once you finish with the fitting and snugging, it does keep the camera dry. A rather large, one-size-fits-all "bag" and is not just water-resistant, but water-TIGHT. Slow-working, but I guess everything is a trade-off: You trade "fast" for "dry."
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Yes, there is a multi-element shutter, which closes when power is off. I doubt it's "dust" or "water-proof".No separate lens cover came with mine.
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The lens is exposed but there is adequate protection. I've had the case for over a month and my lens is still perfect. I hope this helps.
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My lens rattles a little, so I assume these are not at all waterproof. If you run a bead of silicone around the lens it should make it a lot better.
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They are machine screws. They come in and out but are tight and don't let water in. What the screws do is they hold the black seal onto the housing. In other words they hold on the lense. This was considered old now because the standard housing has the same exact screws just on the inside. Get this housing it's awesome. Your case( if you look on inside) you should see screws. It's the same on this just on the outside to attach or hold on the lense. If you have any more questions feel free to ask
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Yes. The lens did well under water. Unfortunately, the rest of the camera did not. It flooded the first time under water. Had to send it back. Amazon was great with the return though.
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I took this during a kayaking trip. I didn't have that problem. The casing is air tight, so there shouldn't be any moisture to cause lens fogging.
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I took mine snorkeling and it worked fine. You have to make sure that the camera is positioned properly, and there is difficulty adjusting the buttons. But I got some great pics with it. Above water, you have to watch out for water drops on the front of the lens case. the camera will try to focus on those.