If you are a diver, then you know what it is like to be mesmerized by the beauty of undersea life. Colorful coral formations and exotic tropical fish are amazing. But even if you just put on a snorkel and mask and swim looking down, in many tropical places you will see beauty that you wish you could capture on film and now that is possible.
Diving, snorkeling - they're not always possible for everyone, but with an underwater camera, you now have the chance to show others what you experienced, without them ever having to get wet!
But if you think about it you will realize that an underwater camera is going through some much harsher conditions than a regular one would because it is under water so much. So you will have to be vigilant about its maintenance and care and here we will provide you with the guidelines you need to keep your camera in good shape.
For one thing, you might be able to just jump into the body of water you are about to explore, but that is not what your underwater camera should do. The O rings could be damaged if you just jump with it in hand and get it splashed hard. Instead, try to get in to the body of water yourself first and then ask someone to hand you the camera.
You are taking this sophisticated piece of equipment into the water and it can withstand a lot. However you do have to make sure by giving it an inspection that there are no cracks in the lens or leaks in the housing of the camera, because that will ensure a nonfunctioning instrument just when you need it.
After you come up from a dive or a snorkel, be sure to rinse your camera and use fresh water. The best way to do this is to soak it in tepid water for a few hours with the camera closed and going back to turn the controls periodically. That will help dissolve the salt that damages a camera once it dries. Do be sure to dry your device well before you open it, ensuring that no water that is there gets into the workings.
Inspect the O rings after the camera is very dry. They are the part of an underwater camera that keeps out the water. So always ensure that there is no sand or dirt in there. If there is, the water can be let in and the camera will be ruined.
If it appears that the O rings are becoming cracked or damaged, then they need to be replaced. One important part of regular maintenance for an underwater camera is to have it serviced by a camera repair technician. They can check O rings that are unable to be checked by the user.
Diving, snorkeling - they're not always possible for everyone, but with an underwater camera, you now have the chance to show others what you experienced, without them ever having to get wet!
But if you think about it you will realize that an underwater camera is going through some much harsher conditions than a regular one would because it is under water so much. So you will have to be vigilant about its maintenance and care and here we will provide you with the guidelines you need to keep your camera in good shape.
For one thing, you might be able to just jump into the body of water you are about to explore, but that is not what your underwater camera should do. The O rings could be damaged if you just jump with it in hand and get it splashed hard. Instead, try to get in to the body of water yourself first and then ask someone to hand you the camera.
You are taking this sophisticated piece of equipment into the water and it can withstand a lot. However you do have to make sure by giving it an inspection that there are no cracks in the lens or leaks in the housing of the camera, because that will ensure a nonfunctioning instrument just when you need it.
After you come up from a dive or a snorkel, be sure to rinse your camera and use fresh water. The best way to do this is to soak it in tepid water for a few hours with the camera closed and going back to turn the controls periodically. That will help dissolve the salt that damages a camera once it dries. Do be sure to dry your device well before you open it, ensuring that no water that is there gets into the workings.
Inspect the O rings after the camera is very dry. They are the part of an underwater camera that keeps out the water. So always ensure that there is no sand or dirt in there. If there is, the water can be let in and the camera will be ruined.
If it appears that the O rings are becoming cracked or damaged, then they need to be replaced. One important part of regular maintenance for an underwater camera is to have it serviced by a camera repair technician. They can check O rings that are unable to be checked by the user.