On Friday 08 November 2002 15:05, Glen O'Neal wrote: > Christian, > > I am assuming that you are scuba diving .... I have not seen the casing > nor read the specs on it. But as a former Dive Master with a dive charter > service out of Clearwater, Florida I would advise you to check the depth > rating of the casing and stay well above that depth. I have seen many a > good camera get "salted" because someone pushed the limit on the depth > rating of their camera housing. The deeper you go the greater the water > pressure and the seals are only designed to resist so much pressure. If you > see a little moisture in the housing don't panic. Often there is moisture > in the air on the surface and the cooling effects of the water will cause a > bit of condensation. If you see water in the housing you might want to > reduce your depth some but be careful to do a controlled ascent. You don't > want to get bent. Don't try to surface and empty the water from the > housing. Chances are you might drop the camera in the water and after > surfacing going back down would be considered another dive and mess with > your tables. If you feel you have to surface do a controlled ascent (you > and your dive buddy are more important than the camera) and go to the boat > (or shore if shore diving) and then open the housing. If you are just > snorkeling you should have nothing to worry about ... unless you can free > dive to some great depth. > > Have a great trip. > > Glen
Thanks, Glen; The housing is rated to 40 meters (132 ft). I don't plan on going beyond recreational limits and as it has been a while since I've been wet I really doubt I'll see 100ft. I do plan on doing free diving as well but not to anything below 20ft. (that's pretty much my breath limit). Thanks for the advice! Christian
