What does "Weatherproof" mean? Could this camera be used by a kayaker who did not submerge it, but may subject it to salt water splashes?
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.
184123
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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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The K-5 II (and designated Weatherproof) lens are designed to handle average dust, rain, humidity, and the occasional splash. The manual does recommend that the camera be dried and cleaned as soon as possible when exposed to these extreme conditions. Otherwise I have to agree with the prior answer, if you are planning to be exposed to the elements for a prolonged period of time, an appropriate housing or weather shield is still a good idea. For more extreme conditions where water exposure is a guarantee, I would recommend one of the Pentax / Ricoh Optio line of cameras such as the WG-3. Those cameras are water sealed and better suited to handling an under water experience. The K-5 II (and designated Weatherproof) lens are designed to handle average dust, rain, humidity, and the occasional splash. The manual does recommend that the camera be dried and cleaned as soon as possible when exposed to these extreme conditions. Otherwise I have to agree with the prior answer, if you are planning to be exposed to the elements for a prolonged period of time, an appropriate housing or weather shield is still a good idea. For more extreme conditions where water exposure is a guarantee, I would recommend one of the Pentax / Ricoh Optio line of cameras such as the WG-3.... » Read More The K-5 II (and designated Weatherproof) lens are designed to handle average dust, rain, humidity, and the occasional splash. The manual does recommend that the camera be dried and cleaned as soon as possible when exposed to these extreme conditions. Otherwise I have to agree with the prior answer, if you are planning to be exposed to the elements for a prolonged period of time, an appropriate housing or weather shield is still a good idea. For more extreme conditions where water exposure is a guarantee, I would recommend one of the Pentax / Ricoh Optio line of cameras such as the WG-3. Those cameras are water sealed and better suited to handling an under water experience. « Show Less
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it was new and i made a waterproof case for it because i heard that it wasn't waterproof in the ocean and so i didn't want to take any chances. It was an ok camera, low definition but i lost it in the ocean while surfing so it didn't turn out well. I ended up just getting a go pro. there are many other cameras out there, wait a little longer and buy the best product and make sure you don't drop it in the ocean. haha.
2028008
Yeah, you probably don't want to put it directly under the water though. I took it kayaking and it got splashed a few times and still worked fine.
310517
Ad states that this camera is weatherproof but not waterproof. I have mine located under the eves away from rain.
351943
From the look of the camera body, I thought it would withstand blowing rain OK. I was wrong. Mine is really not splashproof. Condensation would form on the inside of the plastic bubble after a good rain. I had to mount it under the eave. I will try it there and see. I do like the camera.
502496
The camera is not weather proof and should not be used as an outdoor camera. Sturdiness of the cameras in terms of `drop test' depends on the ground being dropped on and height. Pretty sturdy though.
531300
No, it is not waterproof. It is splash and dust resistant. In other words you can take photos in the rain or at the beach using one of Pentax's sealed lenses. You cannot submerge the camera in water. It is a solid well constructed camera. I've had mine since 2008 with no problems.
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Panasonic says it can be used in salt water, but we used ours only one time underwater, snorkeling at about 6 to 8 feet (and rinsed it afterwards), and within a few weeks the battery ground connector was so badly corroded the camera no longer would turn on. Trying to contact Panasonic support now, but their automated "help" system is a joke.
208638
Not sure about waterproof but it seemed to me to only be a camera you can connect to a video source. No recording capabilities nor online viewing
241086
It is definitely not water PROOF, in that you can't submerse it without the underwater case, which I bought and is awesome by the way. The camera is pretty water resistant though. I got caught in the rain a few times riding my bike and it got pretty wet and continued to record.
136009
Loralai - no, it is not waterproof. I am quite happy with the camera, however.
1567879
No it is not - water or moisture would damage the camera as there is a micro USB connection port on the side. Almost all water-proof cameras will advertise a "water proof" feature if it is included.
91400
It is a float, so it should be waterproof. But I think they mean a float for a waterproof camera. The float should survive at any depth that you can reach; the cameras usually only live up to anywhere between 8 feet and 40 feet. Each camera description tells you how deep you can go.
2139762
I agree with Brooklyn Dodgers answer. This is an indoor camera and I wouldn't recommend using it in the elements.
953025
It does not appear to be weatherproof. There are many very small outdoor cameras that are weatherproof though. I have many outside. I only use this indoors.
37037
I would say yes, it appears to be waterproof. It is designed to operate outside the vehicle, and mine has been through rain a few times. A friend with the same camera has hers attached to the top of her vehicle. However, when the weather got close to freezing, I got lines across the screen instead of a picture -- the picture came back when the weather warmed up a little.
811971
Yes. This is an outdoor weather proof camera and a good value for the price