Re: [Paddlewise] Waterproof rating of electronic devices (was:GP S)

From: Steve Cramer <cramer_at_coe.uga.edu>
Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 17:23:21 -0400
> > Careful about interpreting these standard definitions for waterproofness.
> > They are used in watches as well and have a totally different meaning when
> > interpreted from a technicians point of view.
>
> > When they quote that standard and a depth of one meter they are really
> > talking about the pressure equivalent to a depth of one meter of 
> > *unmoving water*.

> So...this makes me wonder about my new Pentax WR105 camera.  It's stated
> depth is one meter, and I've rolled with it tucked inside my PFD.
> Should I be worried?  Has anyone ever had a WR105/WR90 fail after a
> roll?

Inside your PFD it's less than 1 meter down, and the water inside the
PFD isn't flowing very fast, is it?

My WR90 has been through Class III's with no problems.

Steve
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