Someone has already run one under running water

Docrwm · 07-08-2012, 03:15 AM

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Took less than a week for this to be posted!

And another one here:

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Lukinosity · 07-08-2012, 05:01 AM

I'm waiting for the first video of someone doing it with the NON WR kit lens..... the rest of these don't impress me that much. This is the average level of stupidity. I look for greatness in everything.

Docrwm · 07-08-2012, 05:16 AM

Originally posted by Lukinosity

I'm waiting for the first video of someone doing it with the NON WR kit lens..... the rest of these don't impress me that much. This is the average level of stupidity. I look for greatness in everything.

Sorry it was too pedestrian for you.

amoringello · 07-08-2012, 06:24 AM

Everyone should run their's under water if they expect to run into that sort of environment when shooting.
I do so, and have done so with every WR camera and lens I buy. I run it under the shower for a good while.

Better to know in advance and get a replacement, rather than find yourself holding a lump of wet in the field and not be able to do your job.
Not being proactive would be the definition of stupidity. :-)

Docrwm · 07-08-2012, 06:36 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by amoringello

Everyone should run their's under water if they expect to run into that sort of environment when shooting.
I do so, and have done so with every WR camera and lens I buy. I run it under the shower for a good while.

Better to know in advance and get a replacement, rather than find yourself holding a lump of wet in the field and not be able to do your job.
Not being proactive would be the definition of stupidity. :-)

Also, violating the warranty would be the definition of stupidity

amoringello · 07-08-2012, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Also, violating the warranty would be the definition of stupidity

In what way? I do not recall the warranty specifying that you cannot get the weather sealed camera wet!

mee · 07-08-2012, 07:56 AM

Originally posted by amoringello

In what way? I do not recall the warranty specifying that you cannot get the weather sealed camera wet!

If that is the case.. let's go toss them into a lake first day we take ownership to make sure all the seals are tight.

amoringello · 07-08-2012, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by mee

If that is the case.. let's go toss them into a lake first day we take ownership to make sure all the seals are tight.

So many discussions have been had on this. Don't confuse weather resistant with water proof.

Really, if you cannot speak with knowledge or experience, it is sometimes best not to speak at all.

Asking questions does not make one stupid... but quite honestly, making uninformed statements does not make one smart.

liukaitc · 07-08-2012, 09:27 AM

I did the same thing to my k-5 a few weeks ago
unfortunate there is water vapor inside VF and also some inside LCD
It did not happen until I bring it outside which was like 90 degree
and the VF start to fill with water vapor and eventually I could barely see through it
good thing after 2 days, all water vapor are gone. seems they just evaporate.

can someone explain it?
I think have to do with some physics knowlege

Lukinosity · 07-08-2012, 09:31 AM

I'm gonna go crash my car to test the airbags while you guys all sort this out.

**patrick9** · 07-08-2012, 09:42 AM - **1 Like**

I looked at it as I do my watch. It is water resistant not water proof. They are different levels of water resistance. I can get my watch wet as in Rain ,a shower, etc and not hurt it If I go to the bottom of the pool It may not survive. there is a lot of difference between the pressure of running water from a faucet and most rain storms.The only cameras listed by Pentax as being waterproof are Optio's. I do not plan on intentionally submerging my K-30 under running water, but on the other hand I won't worry about the weather either

Has anyone read the warranty in the back of the K-30 manual. This is copied and pasted from the K-30 weather resistant owners manual

Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced
without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment does not
show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering,
battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions,
or modification by an unauthorized repair shop

SteveM · 07-08-2012, 09:48 AM - **1 Like**

I would expect my camera to be repaired if it became damaged from use in rain, but I would also expect to have no warranty coverage if I intentionally held it under running water or submursed it in some way. There is a difference.

mee · 07-08-2012, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by amoringello

So many discussions have been had on this. Don't confuse weather resistant with water proof.

Really, if you cannot speak with knowledge or experience, it is sometimes best not to speak at all.

Asking questions does not make one stupid... but quite honestly, making uninformed statements does not make one smart.

You missed the sarcasm I'm afraid.

**patrick9** · 07-08-2012, 07:18 PM

Originally posted by SteveM

I would expect my camera to be repaired if it became damaged from use in rain, but I would also expect to have no warranty coverage if I intentionally held it under running water or submursed it in some way. There is a difference.

Exactly rain is weather. Running water from a faucet is not . It could or would be labeled as abuse.

robgo2 · 07-09-2012, 11:46 AM

Originally posted by Lukinosity

I'm gonna go crash my car to test the airbags while you guys all sort this out.

Very funny and right on point. A weather resistant camera and lens should be able to withstand wet weather but not necessarily a torture test such as the one shown in the video. Nevertheless, if they can hold up under extreme test conditions, it gives users greater confidence regarding ordinary wet environments.

Rob

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07-08-2012, 05:01 AM	#2
Lukinosity Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 201	I'm waiting for the first video of someone doing it with the NON WR kit lens..... the rest of these don't impress me that much. This is the average level of stupidity. I look for greatness in everything.

07-08-2012, 05:16 AM	#3
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by Lukinosity I'm waiting for the first video of someone doing it with the NON WR kit lens..... the rest of these don't impress me that much. This is the average level of stupidity. I look for greatness in everything. Sorry it was too pedestrian for you.

07-08-2012, 06:24 AM	#4
amoringello Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,562	Everyone should run their's under water if they expect to run into that sort of environment when shooting. I do so, and have done so with every WR camera and lens I buy. I run it under the shower for a good while. Better to know in advance and get a replacement, rather than find yourself holding a lump of wet in the field and not be able to do your job. Not being proactive would be the definition of stupidity. :-)

07-08-2012, 06:36 AM - 1 Like	#5
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by amoringello Everyone should run their's under water if they expect to run into that sort of environment when shooting. I do so, and have done so with every WR camera and lens I buy. I run it under the shower for a good while. Better to know in advance and get a replacement, rather than find yourself holding a lump of wet in the field and not be able to do your job. Not being proactive would be the definition of stupidity. :-) Also, violating the warranty would be the definition of stupidity

07-08-2012, 07:46 AM	#6
amoringello Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,562	Originally posted by Docrwm Also, violating the warranty would be the definition of stupidity In what way? I do not recall the warranty specifying that you cannot get the weather sealed camera wet!

07-08-2012, 07:56 AM	#7
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by amoringello In what way? I do not recall the warranty specifying that you cannot get the weather sealed camera wet! If that is the case.. let's go toss them into a lake first day we take ownership to make sure all the seals are tight.

07-08-2012, 08:00 AM	#8
amoringello Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,562	Originally posted by mee If that is the case.. let's go toss them into a lake first day we take ownership to make sure all the seals are tight. So many discussions have been had on this. Don't confuse weather resistant with water proof. Really, if you cannot speak with knowledge or experience, it is sometimes best not to speak at all. Asking questions does not make one stupid... but quite honestly, making uninformed statements does not make one smart.

07-08-2012, 09:27 AM	#9
liukaitc Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,008	I did the same thing to my k-5 a few weeks ago unfortunate there is water vapor inside VF and also some inside LCD It did not happen until I bring it outside which was like 90 degree and the VF start to fill with water vapor and eventually I could barely see through it good thing after 2 days, all water vapor are gone. seems they just evaporate. can someone explain it? I think have to do with some physics knowlege

07-08-2012, 09:31 AM	#10
Lukinosity Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 201	I'm gonna go crash my car to test the airbags while you guys all sort this out.

07-08-2012, 09:42 AM - 1 Like	#11
patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	I looked at it as I do my watch. It is water resistant not water proof. They are different levels of water resistance. I can get my watch wet as in Rain ,a shower, etc and not hurt it If I go to the bottom of the pool It may not survive. there is a lot of difference between the pressure of running water from a faucet and most rain storms.The only cameras listed by Pentax as being waterproof are Optio's. I do not plan on intentionally submerging my K-30 under running water, but on the other hand I won't worry about the weather either Has anyone read the warranty in the back of the K-30 manual. This is copied and pasted from the K-30 weather resistant owners manual Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop

07-08-2012, 09:48 AM - 1 Like	#12
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	I would expect my camera to be repaired if it became damaged from use in rain, but I would also expect to have no warranty coverage if I intentionally held it under running water or submursed it in some way. There is a difference.

07-08-2012, 09:59 AM	#13
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by amoringello So many discussions have been had on this. Don't confuse weather resistant with water proof. Really, if you cannot speak with knowledge or experience, it is sometimes best not to speak at all. Asking questions does not make one stupid... but quite honestly, making uninformed statements does not make one smart. You missed the sarcasm I'm afraid.

07-08-2012, 07:18 PM	#14
patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	Originally posted by SteveM I would expect my camera to be repaired if it became damaged from use in rain, but I would also expect to have no warranty coverage if I intentionally held it under running water or submursed it in some way. There is a difference. Exactly rain is weather. Running water from a faucet is not . It could or would be labeled as abuse.

07-09-2012, 11:46 AM	#15
robgo2 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico Photos: Albums Posts: 1,125	Originally posted by Lukinosity I'm gonna go crash my car to test the airbags while you guys all sort this out. Very funny and right on point. A weather resistant camera and lens should be able to withstand wet weather but not necessarily a torture test such as the one shown in the video. Nevertheless, if they can hold up under extreme test conditions, it gives users greater confidence regarding ordinary wet environments. Rob