Entering the Water with an Underwater Camera
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Entering the Water with an Underwater Camera

U/W Photo Course

Learn u/w photography the easy way!

Problems to avoid The majority of flooded cameras happen when you first get in the water. Forward and backward roll entries are not recommended as lenses and ports can be momentarily dislodged causing o-ringThe rubber ring that seals underwater camera equipment. seals to open.

If you must jump in, inflate your jacket and hold the camera at arms-length above your head. Even when jumping from height, such as from the gunwales of a large boat, the camera takes the least impact!

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