The thing is chances are, the digital camera you have been using all these time on dry land could indeed be converted into an Underwater Photographing camera. Heres how.
Bring your digital camera along with you next time you go to the SuperMalls like Mid Valley or 1Utama.
If you happen to be near a Camera Retail Store, just walk in and ask about Underwater Camera Casings.
Show the shop assistant your camera and he or she might be able to find compatiable cases for you.
Heres a picture of what an Underwater Camera Case would look like…
As you can see I have modified it a little with a blue colored Spring cord. Thats to make sure my camera does not slip out of my hands and float up to the surface of the ocean hehehe…. like a doggie lash :P
Take note the Bright Orange band you see circling the whole Underwater Camera Case. Thats one of the Most important part as its a rubbery O ring that when applied with silicon grease, effectly forms an oily barrier between the 2 parts of the Case to stop air from getting in or out. That is effectively acting as the water seal for the case.
From the above picture you can clearly see the Orang O Ring again. Take note it is a very important part of the Underwater Camera Case. It is major part that effectly forms a seal between the 2 parts of the casing. That seal keeps water out and keeps air in the casing.
On the right side you will see the general shape of the camera. Thats why you put the camera in and close the 2 parts together. The O ring is important as its made of some kind of rubber and we will apply silicon grease on it so as to form an oily barrier to air and water.
Take special note that the O ring must be kept clean of sand and dirt at all times. The thing is even when it seems alright from normal dry land to 5 meters down the water. The increasing deep of your dives and the pressure from the water above and around you could be enough to push through the gaps formed by the sand or dirt. That would make the Casing flood up with sea water as the air is been pushed out of the case pass the dirty O ring.
Another important point could be even the Hair from your head if caught between the O ring and the 2 parts of the casing can mean the same thing at deeper levels of the dive. To make sure the O ring rubber and the Camera case working at good condition, here are some points.
Dont leave it out in the direct sunlight or a heat source. You will cause heat pressure built up within the sealed casing. Next dont drop it on the ground or knock it around too when diving.. this could compromise the casings condition allowing a poorer seal to happen.
Thats about all I have to write about it now. Hope it would be useful information. Once last thing, if you never too sure if the casing is deep worthy when you first get it, try to take it down 1 or 2 dives without the camera inside.
That way if it does flood , at least the digital camera is not in it :D
Take care now and thanks for reading my blog. If you have any questions please leave your comments or send emails to me, I will try my best to answer them.
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