XZ-1/PT-050 program selection problem.

[anenomefishman]

i noticed on this dive trip that my XZ-1 camera can switch program modes (iAuto, P, A, S, M, etc.) underwater but not above water. what's the scoop? i never open my camera until i am done diving for the day. i leave it in the housing to shoot above water pictures between dives, etc and it used to work fine.

Bruce

 

[Ardy]

Sounds like the buttons don't work unless they are under pressure. May need a service?

 

[anenomefishman]

Sounds like the buttons don't work unless they are under pressure. May need a service?

it is actually a knob (wheel) that you rotate to select program mode.

 

[smoore]

I do not have this camera. However, I looked at the manual on line and I get the impression that wheel on the housing does not come down over the mode dial on the camera. I looks like it works through friction between the side of the wheel and the mode dial. I am wondering if the contact between the wheel on the housing and the mode selection dial on the camera is worn. I suspect that if it is worn enough that it might only make sufficient contact when it is under pressure. I suspect that the wheel can be replaced but I would be inclined to take in to someone who knows this camera and housing as it might just need an adjustment.