I want to use your Polarizing filter for shooting surfing in the water is the filter water proof to the housing or does water get behind the filter?
1759177
Shooting from a surf board you would not need this. It is only meant to add back in the reds that are naturally washed out when submerged. However yes water does get behind the filter as do bubbles. When underwater remove filter and clear any bubbles and replace filter to get the best underwater pictures. I have been shooting underwater for over five years and this was the best filter solution (ease of use and securing) I have seen for any of the cameras I own.
1759178
The red filter snaps on to the underwater housing, but you have to buy a special underwater housing, the one with the round lens (that comes with the camera) will not work. As for water getting behind it, I don't recall I only used it for diving but it is a very tight fit.
1759179
I use a Red Polarizing filter for dive, no for surf. I put the filter in the water,and check for bubbles before attach it.
1759180
It gets water behind the lens and also makes the picture/video appear blurry. Waste of money
1953188
I've taken it snowboarding with some heavy winds, and the camera tilts a little bit. So, physically, the mount would be fine underwater because its just metal and screws, but I could definitely see an ocean current or just pressure from swimming forward to tilt the camera slightly.
50895
In my experience using it above the surface after a dive i have not had a problem with water drop affected pictures.
325081
I would not leave it under water but mine has been under water a couple of time and has always performed great the only thing that I have found is that it is hard to get the screen filter for it I had to end up going straight to attwood to get it .
583254
Yes too. I took mine to Hawaii last year and used it for snorkeling. Video and still photos!I for some reason touch the lense and get smudges on it. Not sure why but just a freak of habit when I'm picking it up. :-)
1060548
As long as it stays on the lens and doesn't drop off you are probably OK. A polarizing filter needs to turn, that's how you adjust it to the maximum effect.
1491636
I use this filter on my sailboat, I know they usually use the one with the metal shield but mine is mounted where there is no heat issue or worry about breaking the bowl.
924921
This filter is for the "standard" housing, the one that comes with the gopro, NOT the "deep water" housing. I made the mistake of buying the other one and having to return it for this one.
636175
In short, ok. It's not designed to get wet at all. That said , there's a ton of YouTube videos about pontoons and floats and such. There is a company that will actually coat the electronics to waterproof them as well. On a practical note, I crashed mine into my pool one day... With my go pro hero 3 uncased attached! I was trying to get some low angle who's of my rottweiller barking at it, and the prop wash made it unstable enough that the skids followed by the camera went into the water. Two props made it in but then I hit full power and it actually pulled up out of the water and righted itself. The camera stopped when it hit the water. I landed it and blew everything out w compressed air, 30 min later back flying, 4 hours later filming again as well! I wouldn't be so aggressive in salt water or where I couldn't get it quick, and I think it's gonna fly w the camera cased as much as possible. It's worth theflight time sacrifice for the safety of the cam. Buy it! It's awesome!
145915
I would say its waterproof in the same way a regular nylon jacket is waterproof. in some serious downpour it will get wet. I bought this for shooting a beach assignment. It was not the kind of shoot with 3 assistants lugging a heavy pelican case across the sand. I wanted something lightweight that could be zipped up.Works just fine for me.
2039944
The camera is truly amazing. But I had a minor issues with it under water. When I used it once under water it developed condensation in the lens afterwards. I am not using it under water anymore which is a pity but I do not want to ruin otherwise nice camera. I suspect there is some kind of leak and I would be thankful for any advice.
1066475
Yes, but the threads for the filter are not very deep, and it falls off easily, especially the polarizer, unless you always rotate it in the correct direction (as in screwing it on.)Kathi
2199792
Thanks. Sealing it in a plastic bag before going from a cold place to a hot, humid one sounds good, I'll certainly give it a try. I was concerned about water or moisture damage when taking photos on whale watching tour boats given the strong likelyhood of rain, boat spray, humidity, etc. Does Cannon or anyone else sell anything to help prevent moiusture/water damage to dslr's?
523903
The sleeve that holds the lens on has a rubber o-ring which means it's at least partially water proof. It's water resistant, but I wouldn't go swimming with it.
1026379
There are many answers to this question. The type of filter depends of the type of photography you do.For myself, I take many pictures near water so I carry polarizing filters for most of my lenses - to cancel reflections and darken the sky. I also use UV filters on my lenses most of the time for protection and to improve contrast.
839586
It is described as "dust and splash resistant". It does not affect the weather sealing of the camera.
1981743
I had to send the camera back; because, the camera got moisture inside and stopped working. The lens also had issues fogging up in humid conditions. My camera never went below a few feet. So I do not know if this is a build quality issue or a design problem with the camera. When working it took great pictures and we had fun using the camera for some surfing photos. The video record feature is also very nice and easy to use. It is a good action camera that can get wet. As to waterproof, I am not so sure. Hope this helps, Phil