WaterCam

[Nemmy]

How did you make WaterCam?

 

Would it be safe to submerge in a pool?

 

Is there a waterproof video camera case out there that works more efficiently?

[SharkTums]

Electric Tape and a Ziploc Bag

 

Not really, although we did a few times!

 

Yes

 

[Nemmy]

So, let me guess how you did it:

 

You cut a hole in the bag for the lens. You taped the hole down to the camera so no water could get through, and taped the open side of the bag shut.

 

That's funny, it looks different here:

 

[robbalvey]

^ That's because that was not our "water cam rig" that was our "protect the camera from the Typhoon with whatever we have handy" rig.

 

--Robb "We can't give away ALL our secrets!" Alvey

[Nemmy]

Oooooh.

 

But if I want optimal results (taking my camera on a water slide that's very wet, or Dudley Do-Right), I should fork over $100+ on a camcorder case?

[CoasterFanatic]

^ Just use a plastic bag, a little bit of electric tape and your imagination. I am sure you will come up with something.

 

// managed to get my camera out of Epcot bone-dry on Monday. My shoes, shirt, socks, underwear, and hair were a different story all together.

[benzo41190]

if it is in a bag, wont the humidity ruin the camera when its in the bag. Also is that good for the lense.

[X]

Actually, there is a water proof case for Video cameras. Just go to Epiccam.com. They have a water case that works on almost any Video camera. I plan on buying it soon.

[Carnage]

^ But how expensive are they?

 

I know there is a underwater case I could get for my Canon A85 digital camera. But I checked into it and it turned out the case was just as expensive as the camera itself.

[Jeezus Juice]

This is the camera I use when I wanna film on waterslides or log flumes:

 

http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=MPKDVF7&Dept=cameras&CategoryName=acc_DIAccessories_MarineAccessories

 

I actually have two so I can leave one in the car incase I go to the beach or something. every enthusiest should have at least one of these IMO.

 

-JJ

[CoasterFanatic]

^ LMAO!

 

$2,299.99 .... a steal!

 

// does not include camera

[thunder001]

I have one of these on order from a friend who owns his own computer store. Does the trick for the wet rides from what I am told, and not to much damage on the pocket either.

 

http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=SPKHCA&Dept=cameras&CategoryName=acc_DIAccessories_DICarryingCases_SportJackets

[BarryH]

Here's what I filmed my Typhoon Lagoon video with:

 

http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=SPKHCA

[Jew]

The safest route would be to use a manufacturer approved waterproof housing (case). That way at least your camera could still be replaced under warranty if damaged.

 

 

But as others have suggested, there are cheaper alternatives that will probably work just as well...

[benzo41190]

I wonder how well that sports pack camera would work for editing video?

[Nemmy]

I really love seeing my threads bumped. It makes me feel important.