How deep can I take this? Would it be safe to take pictures as deep as 40 feet while scuba diving?
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Hi Andrew, You can safely submerge and use your phone up to 100 feet. Taking pictures is still possible while submerged as long as you can still see the capture button on your screen. Hope that helps. Kind Regards, Angie/ECO-FUSED
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I have only taken mine diving to 30 meters (100')...all was fine. I have also had it on an unmanned stratospheric balloon at 38km (120,000' +) ... same camera - same case. This December I'll take it to 40 km on another stratospheric flight (-60C). Next summer the same camera will be on a 15 day flight at 39km around the norther polar region ( 79 to 82 degrees N ). I've had this same camera on my helmet while skiing and on my mt. bike. This past Spring I took it on a sea kayaking trip and so far it appears to be holding up. Hasn't failed to date, but I have only had it about 9 months. Cheers - steven I have only taken mine diving to 30 meters (100')...all was fine. I have also had it on an unmanned stratospheric balloon at 38km (120,000' +) ... same camera - same case. This December I'll take it to 40 km on another stratospheric flight (-60C). Next summer the same camera will be on a 15 day flight at 39km around the norther polar region ( 79 to 82 degrees N ). I've had this same camera on my helmet while skiing and on my mt. bike. This past Spring I took it on a sea kayaking trip and so far it appears to be holding up. Hasn't failed to date, but I have only had it about 9 months. Cheers... » Read More I have only taken mine diving to 30 meters (100')...all was fine. I have also had it on an unmanned stratospheric balloon at 38km (120,000' +) ... same camera - same case. This December I'll take it to 40 km on another stratospheric flight (-60C). Next summer the same camera will be on a 15 day flight at 39km around the norther polar region ( 79 to 82 degrees N ). I've had this same camera on my helmet while skiing and on my mt. bike. This past Spring I took it on a sea kayaking trip and so far it appears to be holding up. Hasn't failed to date, but I have only had it about 9 months. Cheers - steven « Show Less
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I just read through the owners manual on the Powershot D39 and didn't find a mention of a time limit for underwater use.
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I don't know how deep underwater it can go. But if it is anything close to a disposable underwater camera, then I am guessing 10-15 ft. The more pressure it is under, the more likely water is to seep in. I did drop my phone in a pitcher of beer and it was fine.
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Yes you can take pictures under water as well as video i use the video a lot when i deep sea dive i love it make sure to get the floating wrist strap so you dont drop your camera to the bottom of the sea i
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Any hard case back is ok for diving. If you have the touch screen back(for the LCD screen) it limits you to a little less than 10 ft. However this kit comes with the hard case back for the LCD screen as well so you should definitely be good to around 100 ft. Also if your going to be using it for diving I recommend you get the red lens clip on cover, it's like 7 bucks and you get much better imaging.
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Took it to Hawaii. Took it to bout 20ft. Of course pictures were better when closer to surface but it worked well for the price. Not sure what depth it is rated.
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yes you can use the camera under water. there is a gel filled screen protector that allows you to use your touch screen and your volume buttons can still be used to snap pics as well. i dint dive with it but did climb a waterfall and hang out on a beach during a tropical storm. it took nice pics and vids and kept my iphone dry. i'd contact drisuit to see what depth its rated for if your gonna dive with it. http://www.mydrisuit.com/
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Manual says u can. I have not used it to dive but I happened to take it with me while swimming. It definitely works under water but I do not know how deep. You might wanna refer this to the dealer. Good luck and sorry I was not helpful.
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It works well for scuba diving. I prefer the video quality to the GoPro and Contour because of the video stabilization. You will need to purchase the ADA-RD1 with the flat port for underwater. Happy shooting
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Instruction manual says 10 ft. I used it on my honeymoon in st Lucia. Worked amazingly while snorkeling. And since it rained 70% of the time I was still able to take pictures. Didn't get a chance to dive.
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Not sure about using this underwater, you should call samsung and ask if they have waterproof casing and ask up to what depth the camera will function. This camera will function up to 20-30F in cold weather, my other canon wont work in these cold temps.
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I used it as shallow as 10 feet. Most divers I talked to said it is best from 10 to about 80 feet deep.It does make a big difference in taking out the greenish tint and allowing the blue to really pop.
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They say the camera can go underwater up to 9.8 feet. i haven't had mine in water but I've had problems with the flash not working under dim light conditions. I think the camera is cheap with a poor operating program.Spend a little more money and get a better camera. I do not recommend it.
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As with other digital cameras I have owned, I will get an extra battery (just be careful with off-brand models) and a memory card. I will be using this one to go deeper than 12m/40ft underwater, and plan to get the Ikelite housing that is good to 40m/200ft.
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if you set the under water mode it should work better then when i used it.. i forgot to set it for underwater mode! lol but i was 15 foot under water and it didnt mess up or anything. i just wasnt able to take to many pictures because i didnt have the mode set! plus i was trying to take pictures and a video prob would have worked better ( i was filming fish!)
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I found this youtube review, it's safer to use down to 50 feet, but these guys took it down to 130 feet and was still working. I would say to use caution, perhaps it's ok at 130 feet for a few seconds. If you want something for diving, it's always advisable to buy something that has a specific waterproof housing.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN7LQvCZm8M