Silicon grease for Gopro
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Don’t lube them. I did and then regretted it as they picked up a load of muck which stuck.
Camera housing o rings are quite specific about which lube to use and it depends on the exact material of the o ring. So the appropriate lube for one make may not be the one for another. If GoPro think you should be using lube they will have some to sell you.
Camera housing o rings are quite specific about which lube to use and it depends on the exact material of the o ring. So the appropriate lube for one make may not be the one for another. If GoPro think you should be using lube they will have some to sell you.
Maintenance suggested by GoPro official website for Hero 5 (I guess for Super Suite Case and other camera models it should be the same)
They don't mention grease
https://gopro.com/content/dam/help/hero5-black/manuals/HERO5Black_UM_ENG_REVC_Web.pdf
Follow these guidelines to get the best performance from your camera:
• The camera is waterproof to 33’ (10m)—no housing needed. Ensure that the doors are closed before using the camera in or around water, dirt, or sand.
• Before closing the doors, be sure the seals are free of debris. If needed, clean with a cloth.
• Before opening the doors, be sure the camera is free of water or debris. If needed, rinse the camera with fresh water and dry it with a cloth.
• If sand or debris hardens around the doors, soak the camera in warm tap water for 15 minutes and then rinse thoroughly to remove the debris before opening the doors.
• In wet environments, dry the touch display with a soft cloth so that it registers your touch.
• For best audio performance, shake the camera or blow on the mic to remove water and debris from the microphone holes. To prevent damage to the internal waterproof membranes, do not use compressed air to blow into the mic holes. • After every use in salt water, rinse the camera with fresh water, and dry with a soft cloth.
• To clean the lens, wipe it with a soft, lint-free cloth. If debris becomes lodged between the lens and the trim ring, flush it out with water or air. Do not insert foreign objects around the lens.
They don't mention grease
https://gopro.com/content/dam/help/hero5-black/manuals/HERO5Black_UM_ENG_REVC_Web.pdf
Follow these guidelines to get the best performance from your camera:
• The camera is waterproof to 33’ (10m)—no housing needed. Ensure that the doors are closed before using the camera in or around water, dirt, or sand.
• Before closing the doors, be sure the seals are free of debris. If needed, clean with a cloth.
• Before opening the doors, be sure the camera is free of water or debris. If needed, rinse the camera with fresh water and dry it with a cloth.
• If sand or debris hardens around the doors, soak the camera in warm tap water for 15 minutes and then rinse thoroughly to remove the debris before opening the doors.
• In wet environments, dry the touch display with a soft cloth so that it registers your touch.
• For best audio performance, shake the camera or blow on the mic to remove water and debris from the microphone holes. To prevent damage to the internal waterproof membranes, do not use compressed air to blow into the mic holes. • After every use in salt water, rinse the camera with fresh water, and dry with a soft cloth.
• To clean the lens, wipe it with a soft, lint-free cloth. If debris becomes lodged between the lens and the trim ring, flush it out with water or air. Do not insert foreign objects around the lens.
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Thanks for that research! I was considering "treating" this case seal until reading your post. Much appreciative!!
I was using my GoPro in cold water and the "take a picture button" stuck down. Took 1200 pictures. So I removed all of the metal buttons and O rings and cleaned and lubed them with silicone grease from my dive shop. That was about 3 years ago. No issues. No leaks and the buttons operate easier and never stick.
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