Well this is my 5th or 6th 'underwater' camera that has proven to be anything but waterproof. A couple of weeks ago I dropped my Pentax Optio W30 in the parking area of Horseshoe Bay and it didn't survive the impact. I cashed in my change from last year's looting and that was enough to buy another Pentax Optio W30 on sale at the local camera shop.(there is really only one camera shop in Bermuda)
These 'underwater' cameras are better described as water resistant because they usually last a little over a year before they leak and drowned, the warranty is 1 year - what an amazing coincidence.
Well, yesterday my treasurehunting buddy Lee wanted to take a picture of something in the water off of Horseshoe Bay Beach and he asked me if he could borrow my camera since his camera isn't waterproof and I agreed to let him use it to take a pic. I don't normally loan out my gear because it usually gets broken and then it is hard feelings but Lee is a mate of mine so what the heck, it was only 1 pic. You guessed it, Lee was back from the briny in a couple of minutes with a drowned camera, complaining that my camera was junk. It wasn't junk when I handed it to him but it was certainly junk now - lesson learned, never lend my gear to anyone.
Later that evening, Lee agreed to cover the camera if warranty didn't cover it. If the camera seal leaked then it is covered, if Lee fumbled the latch that keeps the waterproof seal to the battery locked when he was taking a pic then it won't be covered under warranty because it's not waterproof if you open the waterproof hatch underwater.
In the past 5 years, I've gone through a lot of cameras so I could post pics of my hunts and the beautiful scenery of Bermuda for everyone to enjoy. Unfortunately, I may have to reconsider this as it is getting to be too expensive to keep replacing underwater cameras that aren't really waterproof.
Cheers,
BDA
These 'underwater' cameras are better described as water resistant because they usually last a little over a year before they leak and drowned, the warranty is 1 year - what an amazing coincidence.
Well, yesterday my treasurehunting buddy Lee wanted to take a picture of something in the water off of Horseshoe Bay Beach and he asked me if he could borrow my camera since his camera isn't waterproof and I agreed to let him use it to take a pic. I don't normally loan out my gear because it usually gets broken and then it is hard feelings but Lee is a mate of mine so what the heck, it was only 1 pic. You guessed it, Lee was back from the briny in a couple of minutes with a drowned camera, complaining that my camera was junk. It wasn't junk when I handed it to him but it was certainly junk now - lesson learned, never lend my gear to anyone.Later that evening, Lee agreed to cover the camera if warranty didn't cover it. If the camera seal leaked then it is covered, if Lee fumbled the latch that keeps the waterproof seal to the battery locked when he was taking a pic then it won't be covered under warranty because it's not waterproof if you open the waterproof hatch underwater.
In the past 5 years, I've gone through a lot of cameras so I could post pics of my hunts and the beautiful scenery of Bermuda for everyone to enjoy. Unfortunately, I may have to reconsider this as it is getting to be too expensive to keep replacing underwater cameras that aren't really waterproof.
Cheers,
BDA
They sound kind of like the submarine with a screen door. 
. Yes folks I'm on a roll.!! 
Seriously bda, sorry to hear about that camera problem I know thats a real pain. I hope it is covered then you'll only be out its use for a few weeks. Good Luck on that. PEACE:RONB 
, next thing I know wifey is screaming her head off and pot bellied hubby is headed for the rocks about 50 yds out from the beach and he is right in the middle of a rip tide. What a dumb@ss, naturally I stopped what I was doing and watched to see how he would manage before taking any action. The rip tide was a strong one but it finally spit him out just beyond the rocks and he was able to work his way back to the rocks and then eventually back through the surf but he was looking pretty green (and sheepish I might add) when he finally made it back to the beach. That was his excitement for the day and probably the week but at least he survived the experience. Word of caution - before trying to assist anyone who may be in distress from drowning it is a good idea to sit back a bit and see if they can get themselves out of the situation themselves. If they get into deeper trouble then go to their aid with a floatation device but let them do a little bit of drowning first otherwise they are liable to drown the both of you in their state of panic.
