If I drop my camera in a pond is it covered?
1096481
Most likely, yes, with water! I would hope that it is "covered" by the insurance.
945717
No. My camera lasted only 5 minutes in the water. I had to throw the camera away because it was probably going to cost more to fix it and they would not fix it. I had bought the camera 1 yr and 1 week earlier but had never taken it in the water. My husbands camera lasted slightly longer but it died about 3 months after first being in the water.
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I am not too sure about that one,Marielle. I will, however, tell you my experience with this cover. I bought this, so I can have my phone with me while tubing and white water rafting. My phone has been submerged in water with this case over it. Not one drop of water went into the phone cover. I have used this quite a few times, and this cover has never let me down. I have never tested Submerging this case for extended periods of time. I am guessing that the heat from the battery of your camera would cause this plastic case to fog, causing your video to be unclear.
1425797
The camera isn't waterproof. I think it's if you purchase one of those underwater cases.
558031
The camera does already protect the lens when powered down and I'm not sure the lens is even threaded to take a filter so I wouldn't really worry about it.
1221259
Yes if you purchased the accident protection plan. I dropped my camera in a hotel parking lot and got ran over and rained on. They refunded the full price I paid for it. No problem. I highly recommend this plan.
130709
Yes, the camera lens is exposed. In my opinion it is buried enough to protect it from scratches if you are referring when you lay your phone down.
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.
1690260
I bought the Overboard because I'd had a camera ruined when wind swamped my canoe. When I received the Overboard, I put that camera (a couple of months later) into it and ran a sink full of water. I submerged the Overboard and left it there for an hour or so. When I took the camera out of the case at the end of its soak, it was perfectly dry. That doesn't mean it's waterproof, for example, if you took it skin diving. I do think, though, that it would protect your camera from something like an accidental drop in the lake, retrieved fairly quickly.
1479578
It is supposed to cover anything. I was assured if I accidently dropped it in the ocean it was covered but you can e-mail them and ask anything. They were quick to answer during business hours.
71539
No it is not, an excellent camera, i have it outside for 2 years now under a roof bezel, so water doesnt really get to it. It works to this day 100% perfect. I have bought 3 more since.
1087153
I don't know since I have owned it, it hasn't rained yet. It has rained a little and I haven't noticed that the rain did anything to the camera. So I think it does help.
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Andrea,I contacted the manufacturer directly, and they said it was their mistake to print that the camera was "suitable for the backyard." They refunded my money when I pointed out that error. I looked at the camera closely, and it is not sealed and has open vents that would allow water to enter directly enter the electronics of the camera. It wouldn't last very long in the open rain. I suppose if a person could put the camera in a sort of clear plastic box, it might work.Ken
1523776
There is nothing covering the camera. The upside is that the sensor under the camera can still be used because of this. The case does give it limited fall & scratch protection from the additional thickness that envelops the area around it.
967459
I installed my camera outside, it is metal and weather proof, not underwater.
560842
Square Trade will insure your camera no matter where you bought it as long as it is a recorded transaction. I had my camera on the boat and it rained nd it leaked into the compartment where I thought it was safe. STrade sent me a check no questions asked after I returned the old one to them.
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The unit is water SEALED, not water PROOF. Further, many of the OlyPana lenses aren't weather sealed at all. I used mine extensively in rough weather and kayaking. It has been splashed and sprinkled on without issue. But if you fall in the water and submerge the camera, both camera and lens are going to be toast. Don't let this discourage you from taking it with you, just be aware of the devices limitations. There are many waterproof digital cams out there, but I know of no m43 or DSLR's that are.