Underwater digicam

[MattCo]

I have a cheap arse digital camera and was wondering if I could take underwater pictures with it by sticking it in a zip-lock bag and removing excess air. Anyone ever try something this?

-MC

 

[Eli]

No. Not only are ziploc bags not water tight, the plastic would mess with the optics.

 

[GTaudiophile]

I believe Canon sells an underwater case for the A70/60 digicams. They are not cheap though.

Edit: Here it is for $240!

(WP-DC700 Waterproof Case)

 

[kaizersose]

i would be curious to hear if it works. i wanted to try that last time i was in hawaii was too afraid to destroy my camera and just bought a $12 disposable waterproof. unfortunately, the pictures from those cameras always suck.

try it and post!

 

[MattCo]

The other thing I am afraid of is condensation and fogging on the inside of the bag.

-MC

 

[CaseTragedy]

Had a friend that did try a ziplock bag. He bought an expensive one...forget which.
He double bagged it.
Camera was not damaged, pictures were okay, but condensation eventually became a problem.

 

[kaizersose]

what you need is one of those vaccuum sealer machines that they have on informercials. those would remove all the air (and moisture).

 

[EXman]

you can find the A60/A70 ones for $150ish try the ziplock and get back to us.

 

[DrumminBoy]

Originally posted by: kaizersose
what you need is one of those vaccuum sealer machines that they have on informercials. those would remove all the air (and moisture).

that sounds like a pretty good idea

 

[iamme]

sony has that new underwater digicam, in case you're looking to buy. i think it's like $250