Is there a risk of damaging the camera if it is used in salt water vs. fresh water?
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I use it in Caribbeans salty water,as it saying on instruction book after salty water you need to rinse with fresh water.Until now no problem
890791
Just make sure you rinse it off when used in either. Have used mine in saltwater multiple times with no problems.
964611
I brought it into the ocean at only a shallow depth and my camera was ruined from the moisture. I would not bring it diving.
949718
I have used the camera in the case in salt water up to 30 ft. It is a good camera and can be used in salt water...
2188140
Yes it is. Since I left my initial review I took the camera in the pool. It worked great for about 30 min. but then the lens started fogging up. I took it out and let it dry~ it never came back on. I was able to get the video off it and the video was great, but the camera is dead now. So I would not recommend using it in water.
1067605
The camera is water proof. I have used one for my work in harsh environments for some time now, and it is an excellent camera. Due to this, I bought one for my son.
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
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.
1953830
No it´s not. And it is not good taking pictures underwater. My camera was humid inside it after introducing into the beach. It was a mess.
1190431
No, they aren't sealed in any way. Water can get in through the switch ports, the camera port and the microphone port, as well as the micro SD slot. Whether or not immersion in fresh or pool water would do permanent damage is hard to say. Lithium batteries don't cope well with short circuiting, so the most likely failure if immersed in water would be battery failure. Immersion in seawater would almost certainly corrode the internals.
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Hi :I have a fresh water aquarium.... not sure about salt water... Look it up on google... Sorry Happy new Year
694452
No it is not. The camera is the best I have used. Love the photos but I do keep it in a sealed baggie to prevent dust from getting into the camera so I would think water would really be a problem.
638303
Underwater, I don't know but on land should be fine if you are not jumping around and shake it off and depending on how heavy your camera.
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my camera broken at first time at seai have used in pool many times workfine whith flash or notbut in the sea i had big trouble beacause i got water and san inside the camera everything was correct, the lens the ring....but for me i ll never use in water again
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From the advanced manual: "Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh water only." Just make sure you follow the instructions for cleaning/drying afterwards. You can download the manual from the Panasonic site and look at it to see if it fulfills your needs.
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Salt water should not be an issue. Just make sure to rinse thoroughly in fresh water when you're done.
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0votes No problem! However, I have lost 2 adapters already. They easily come off when you're not paying attention. I also change lenses underwater with no problems at all. 0votes I shoot with the adapter on underwater all the time. You can use it in and out of the water without harm. Make sure to rinse the camera off with the adapter off in fresh water after use in slat water so the screws can get fresh water on them. You'll see a white powdery coating on the screw heads if you don't rinse well enough.
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Great question! This is one we often receive via email or phone call. Our ipods are perfectly fine in salt water. The only difference is we advise you to rinse off the ipod after using it in salt water to prevent any saline buildup from the salt water evaporating off the unit. --Underwater Audio Customer Service