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

Rolled with my new Pentax WR 105 last weekend, once while it was held to the
deck under bungies, and once tucked into my pfd.  The camera continued to
work and the film was undamaged (let's not discuss the quality of the
photography).    I recall some discussion awhile ago in which people
verified that the Pentax seems to hold up well under normal paddling
conditions.  Just don't turn it on/off, or use the zoom, while underwater.
        Bob



>Shawn wrote:
>
>[[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?]]
>
>I bought a WR105 several months ago but never found a reference to 1 meter
>depth.  I have gotten mine pretty wet swimming under some waterfalls in
>Puerto Rico and it still works fine.  If I can find a reference to it being
>good to 1 meter, then I will be more inclined to wear the camera when
>practicing bracing and rolling.  I currently reverve that treatment for my
>Minolta Weathermatic which has gone done to 25 feet and is still working.


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