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dopeytree · 07-24-2009, 03:54 AM

Though this might be useful for some people looking for something over the summer for snorkling or kayaking shots etc

Amazon.com: DiCAPac WPS10 Waterproof Case for SLR/DSLR Cameras 230 x 270 x 190mm: Camera & Photo

The reviews are mixed but basically it seems you have to put the camera on auto and probably pre-set a focal point too as I wouldn't want the case to break because you lens is trying to focus (lens getting bigger etc)

Anyway I DO know that the K10D. K20D & K-7 are weather sealed but would you want to risk it underwater?...

lithos · 07-24-2009, 04:25 AM

Good luck taking it below, oh, about five or ten meters.

Water pressure'll depress all your buttons at once (luckily, the power switch is a lever...)

I'd risk taking my Pentax underwater...if there was a damn dedicated, proper housing for 'em (for normal recreation diving, not technical diving or anything, but it's not like I'm a tech diver anyway.)

What those bags are good for is paddling around in the shallows, in the rain, in the pool. Wouldn't risk it for diving or even snorkelling - coral is hard and sharp.

IF lenses solve the problem of the lens getting bigger as it focuses.

bdery · 07-24-2009, 01:57 PM

I have an equivalent from another brand. I love it. It's not for diving but for snorkeling it's perfect. It's not true that you cannot use AF, but it would be more co plicated with a non Interjal Focusing lens.

For general underwater use, it's a very nice tool.

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-25-2009, 01:50 AM

Nikonos prices are becoming very attractive lately.

Chris

Ben_Edict · 07-25-2009, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Nikonos prices are becoming very attractive lately.

Chris

Yes, I always look at KEH's prices for Nikonos V bodies and matching lenses. They are now unbelievably cheap. Might also be very useful for really bad weather, sandy/dusty environments etc.

Ben

07-24-2009, 03:54 AM	#1
dopeytree Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somerset, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 619	$109.95 Underwater Casing! Though this might be useful for some people looking for something over the summer for snorkling or kayaking shots etc Amazon.com: DiCAPac WPS10 Waterproof Case for SLR/DSLR Cameras 230 x 270 x 190mm: Camera & Photo The reviews are mixed but basically it seems you have to put the camera on auto and probably pre-set a focal point too as I wouldn't want the case to break because you lens is trying to focus (lens getting bigger etc) Anyway I DO know that the K10D. K20D & K-7 are weather sealed but would you want to risk it underwater?...

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07-24-2009, 04:25 AM	#2
lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	Good luck taking it below, oh, about five or ten meters. Water pressure'll depress all your buttons at once (luckily, the power switch is a lever...) I'd risk taking my Pentax underwater...if there was a damn dedicated, proper housing for 'em (for normal recreation diving, not technical diving or anything, but it's not like I'm a tech diver anyway.) What those bags are good for is paddling around in the shallows, in the rain, in the pool. Wouldn't risk it for diving or even snorkelling - coral is hard and sharp. IF lenses solve the problem of the lens getting bigger as it focuses.

07-24-2009, 01:57 PM	#3
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363	I have an equivalent from another brand. I love it. It's not for diving but for snorkeling it's perfect. It's not true that you cannot use AF, but it would be more co plicated with a non Interjal Focusing lens. For general underwater use, it's a very nice tool.

07-25-2009, 01:50 AM	#4
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,697	Nikonos prices are becoming very attractive lately. Chris

07-25-2009, 06:58 AM	#5
Ben_Edict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SouthWest "Regio" Photos: Albums Posts: 3,309	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Nikonos prices are becoming very attractive lately. Chris Yes, I always look at KEH's prices for Nikonos V bodies and matching lenses. They are now unbelievably cheap. Might also be very useful for really bad weather, sandy/dusty environments etc. Ben

$109.95 Underwater Casing!

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