Waterproofing a camera

[The Cheat]

Yeah so Im going to Raging Waters this Saturday and I really want to take pictures while on the slides but I dont want to ruin my camera. I know that you did some cheep ghetto way to waterproof yours and Id like to do the same.

[WillMontu]

You can get one of those cheap $10 disposable waterproof cameras, or do what Robb does:

 

[The Cheat]

Thats tough to do when you have this.

 

[SharkTums]

Either put it in two ziploc bags, or get a disposible water camera.

[BarryH]

For my video camera, I have a special waterproof enclosure that cost about $150. Companies like Aquapac make special waterproof cases to protect digital cameras. I think they are less than $50. Check them out at www.aquapac.net

[The Cheat]

Meh, I dont feel like spending money so Im just gonna use the two ziploc bags. Thanks Elissa.

[benzo41190]

I have a question though. When you put it in two plastic bags, do you keep the lens out most of the time? Or do you have the lens stick out on one, and have it in the other bag?

[SharkTums]

With the video cameras we put the lens out and duct or electrical tape it so it's sealed water tight. With the small digital, just throw it in some bags and try to hold them tight to get a better quality picture.

[Goliath513]

I use This for my digital camera and it works great.

 

Here are some pictures that I took with it at Waterworld in Denver, CO earlier this month.

 

For anyone looking for a waterproof solution for your camera, I highly recommend this.

 

 

-Sam

[miniviews]

^ I agree with DiCaPac, an excellent product. I use a WP-300 for my Casio at the waterpark (I have videos of me on a body slide and the resulting splash at the pool) and snorkeling. I suggest you use Rain-X on the lens portion to prevent watermarks.