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gvdwijk · 11-28-2016, 04:21 AM

My name is Geert.
I live in Holland, 4 meters below sea-level....
So I'm happy with my waterproof Pentax K-1!
Nice to meet you Pentaxians!

See you
Geert

Sterby · 11-28-2016, 04:28 AM

Hi and welcome! Sorry to break it to you but it is "weather sealed" not "waterproof" and it is only sealed when the lens is also sealed.
It means you can shoot happy in rain, snow (not so much due to climate change), and generally bad wet weather but you shouldn't put it under water. It is for water droplets and gentle water splash without too much salt in it.
I'm saying all this so you can enjoy your camera as long as possible.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-28-2016, 05:57 AM

Welcome to the forum, from my current position about 400 metres sea level.

gvdwijk · 11-28-2016, 06:23 AM

O - thank you Sterby thank you for your correction

... when the dykes break, I keep my K-1 or above my head!

C_Jones · 11-28-2016, 08:47 AM

Welcome to the forums.

**BigMackCam** · 11-28-2016, 12:48 PM

Hello, Geert, and welcome to the forums - great to have you with us.

I have many fond memories of Holland, having visited quite frequently for both holidays and business trips. Looking forward to seeing some of your photos

pjv · 11-28-2016, 03:38 PM

Hi Geert from Australia. Welcome to the Pentax forums 4 metres below sea level is a loooonng way !! I hope you are water resistant too.

good to have you here.

**smf** · 11-29-2016, 06:01 AM

Welcome and best wishes.

11-28-2016, 04:21 AM	#1
gvdwijk New Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Almere Posts: 6	Hello from The Netherlands! My name is Geert. I live in Holland, 4 meters below sea-level.... So I'm happy with my waterproof Pentax K-1! Nice to meet you Pentaxians! See you Geert

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11-28-2016, 04:28 AM	#2
Sterby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Tarján Photos: Albums Posts: 129	Hi and welcome! Sorry to break it to you but it is "weather sealed" not "waterproof" and it is only sealed when the lens is also sealed. It means you can shoot happy in rain, snow (not so much due to climate change), and generally bad wet weather but you shouldn't put it under water. It is for water droplets and gentle water splash without too much salt in it. I'm saying all this so you can enjoy your camera as long as possible.

11-28-2016, 05:57 AM	#3
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hielands o' Scootlund Photos: Gallery Posts: 50,834	Welcome to the forum, from my current position about 400 metres sea level.

11-28-2016, 06:23 AM	#4
gvdwijk New Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Almere Posts: 6 Original Poster	O - thank you Sterby thank you for your correction ... when the dykes break, I keep my K-1 or above my head!

11-28-2016, 08:47 AM	#5
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,399	Welcome to the forums.

11-28-2016, 12:48 PM	#6
BigMackCam Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North-East of England Posts: 16,006	Hello, Geert, and welcome to the forums - great to have you with us. I have many fond memories of Holland, having visited quite frequently for both holidays and business trips. Looking forward to seeing some of your photos

11-28-2016, 03:38 PM	#7
pjv Otis Memorial Pentaxian Moderator Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 7,396	Hi Geert from Australia. Welcome to the Pentax forums 4 metres below sea level is a loooonng way !! I hope you are water resistant too. good to have you here.

11-29-2016, 06:01 AM	#8
smf Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,049	Welcome and best wishes.

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