| Have you ever wondered if buying a canon | | | | pictures while your in the pool. Preferably from varying |
| waterproof camera case and jumping into the ocean | | | | distances, lighting, and angles. This should also give you |
| to snap a few pictures of that beautiful coral reef | | | | a good idea of what your Canon camera is capable |
| could destroy your camera? Well, you'd be right to | | | | of under the water. There are different challenges to |
| wonder, because it certainly could. Water and digital | | | | getting good underwater pictures. Generally speaking, |
| electronics are a bad combination. At least for the | | | | the less water between you and your subject the |
| electronics it's a bad idea . . . the water will be fine ;) If | | | | better. |
| you still think trying it would be a good idea, there are a | | | | After a pool dive, be sure to rinse your camera |
| few simple precautions you can take to improve your | | | | housing in fresh water. Chlorine can be very |
| odds for a good experience. | | | | detrimental to housing materials, controls and seals. |
| Even experienced divers have precautions they take | | | | If your camera case is going to leak, it's going to be |
| before each dive in regards to themselves and their | | | | around the seals. You'll want to inspect these seals |
| equipment. That includes and photography equipment | | | | before and after every dive. They should be kept |
| they'll be using. If your camera case is new, make sure | | | | clean and well lubricated. The case should come with |
| you read the manual throughly, and understand the | | | | a lubricant or grease to help with this. Don't experiment |
| proper use of your case. That includes the maximum | | | | with different lubricants. Use what Canon |
| depth the case is rated for. They can range quite a bit. | | | | recommends. It doesn't take much dirt or grit on a seal |
| Some are good down to 200 feet, but some are less | | | | to allow water to seep in. Be vigilant for sand, hair, and |
| than 100. | | | | other foreign particles on the seals. |
| First of all, try out the case with nothing in it (at least | | | | An additional precaution you can take is to get flooding |
| nothing valuable) either in your bathtub or a sink. Leave | | | | insurance. The value of this varies greatly of course |
| it there for a good hour or so. It's an easy test, and will | | | | with the replacement cost of your camera. If it's a |
| do wonders for your comfort level. Once your case | | | | simple $200 point and shoot, then it's probably not |
| has passed that test, go for a little more depth. If you | | | | worth it. A $1800 Canon SLR is of course a different |
| plan on doing a pool dive before your next scuba trip, | | | | story. |
| the be sure to take your camera along. Take a few | | | | |