LI Diver
Contributor
Well after after about 50 dives (over 2 yrs) with my trusty canon A70 and canon housing I got water in the housing. It wasn't exactly flooded but an ounce or two of water came out when I opened the housing and my camera no longer works. I shot images right up until I exited the water with no problems and did not notice water in the housing on doffing my gear. When I returned home I filled a rubbermaid tub with water from the garden hose and left the hose running and overflowing the tub. I then placed my camera and computer in the tub to soak about 30 minutes. I did notice that the water was quite cold when my hands touched it. Is it possible that taking the camera/housing from a warm vehicle and immersing it in chilly water could have caused a vacum and sucked water past the o-ring in the housing?? Could it have been condensation on a real muggy day? The o-ring looks good and has a thin coating of silicone grease on it still.I should have tasted the water and seen if it was salty or fresh but did not think of it. Also what are the odds of having the camera repaired??
Ed
Ed