Have you ever the desire to bring your waterproof digital cameras for an undersea adventure? If you’re both a photographer and a diver, then I'm sure you have. Underwater photography can be a very interesting of two fervent hobbies. It enables you to share your undersea adventures with your friends or family that doesn’t dive. One thing to note for the dive was to bring a good housing camera, Ikelite housing one of the best choices.
Doing an experiment run is necessary to success in the field. While you may be familiar with your camera, using one within Ikelite housing can be a very different feel. So, spend your time in full dive gear with your Ikelite housing to see how it feels.
Obvious here, especially on your first dive with your expensive camera and Ikelite housing, as soon as you enter the water, check your Ikelite housing for leaks, especially around any seals and O-rings. The O-ring is the most susceptible and critical link in waterproofing your camera.
Every Ikelite housings come with a supply of grease. This needs to be applied smoothly and evenly to the ring prior to each dive. Only use the grease that comes with Ikelite housing or a make specifically recommended by Ikelite. Other manufacturer greases may not be as helpful, and could actually damage your Ikelite housing O-ring.
If you sure the O-ring is well lubricated and clean, return it to its position. I always prefer doing the first test without a camera inside the Ikelite housing. Ideally, you'll want to leave the Ikelite housing submerged for at least a few hours, or ideally overnight. Upon opening the Ikelite housing, check for any signs of leakage within. If things seem good, then place your camera inside the Ikelite housing and do another 5 or 10 minutes check. Again reinspect the Ikelite housing and camera before going your actual dive.
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