Ok, so it's waterproof in a pool...what about the ocean?? Salt water is very corrosive. I'd like to hear from some divers or surfers who have used it.
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I live near the beach and frequently have mine on when I swim in the ocean. I have not had any problems.
1112761
I have worn mine snorkeling in salt water twice and it is fine. (I didn't mean to do it, but it was clipped to my swimsuit and I forgot it.)
1694885
It is waterproof for a few seconds but not for underwater activity. I used it take pool and beach photos. I also dropped it in a pool. However, if I submerged it for any length of time, say a minute or so, there would be some moisture in the case. I would Not submerge it for prolonged periods.
1481799
We have used ours in the ocean on 3 occasions sometimes a couple of hours at time and had no issues of any kind. I am careful not to open any of the access panels for a full 12 hours after it has been wet, to allow seals to dry.
2036243
I used mine in the ocean and it did great! Although unless the water is super clear you won't be able to see anything.
184122
It's not really weather PROOF, per se, but it is fairly well weather resistant. I have had mine out in a moderate rain storm with no problems. I think kayaking, carefully, with it would not be a problem. I do not think that water would get inside just from splashes, but submerging it would still cause problems I think. Also, I would be more worried about the salt in the water. After getting it home I'd clean it very thoroughly if it is exposed to salt water. In the end, if it were me, I would still get some kind of bag or housing for mine if I were to want to take it salt water kayaking, in case of submersion and the salt water.
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I think it would hold up to a few dives for sure. Salt water is really corrosive, so it may start wearing down like 10x faster than if in dry environment. And if you dropped it, it may sink. But if a shark came near you would probably be ok if you hit it on the face! I hear they hate that.
1307232
I've dropped mine in the pool before without any negative effects. It should still essentially be usable under water.
1768487
Yes - I used it for snorkeling in the ocean and then used it again the next day at the beach and it worked fine. The manual says to rinse it off after use in salt water.
890791
Just make sure you rinse it off when used in either. Have used mine in saltwater multiple times with no problems.
1004977
Ive been using it in salt water since I bought it and had no problems at all. I think the product itself doesnt specify wether its waterproof or not. What I do is that everytime I finish using it, I extend it to 39" and dry it with a towel (youll have to do that about 3 times before put it away in your backpack). I also recommend to pour some fresh water on it after shooting in saltwater On the other hand, remember that the Wifi remote is completely waterproof, so dont be afraid to take some shots underwater.
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I have not tried it in the ocean, but I bet it works! I LOVE mine. I read the respond of another user--and I agree that you need to rinse it well and dry it. Actually drying it well is a good idea-- regardless where you use it. Have fun with it.
949719
the underwater case is no problem in salt water. Mine has done well for over 24 dives. Just keep out of sun before dive to avoid fogging. I always changed batteries between dives.
2164916
No, it really isn't water proof at all. We have a small kiddie pool about 6 inches deep that our dog gets in and when we open up the battery compartment it has a little bit of moisture in it. Personally I would look into another brand because we have sent ours back twice and they replaced it both times but we haven't even used it since we got it back the second time. It worked really well for about the first week
1181007
Yes, it can be used in salt water. I would definitely rinse it off before you store it after using it in salt water, but you should be fine.
111593
Yup! I've used it in salt water, fresh water, and chlorinated water without problems.
440379
Taking this into the ocean does not sound safe, especially with children. We only have used it in the pool