is the camera itself waterproof?
453594
I do not believe so. It needs to be in the water proof case in order to be water proof
453595
NO, it is not, but it takes good picks on dry land out of the housing and good picks under water when in its housing.
453596
No! The housing is what makes the unit waterproof, when assembled properly.
275083
This camera is not waterproof and is not designed to withstand extreme conditions.
609701
The camera comes with a case that you use to waterproof it. In it's case, it is Waterproof to 131'/40m
225562
I brought the cameras to the tropics where rainfall is higher than here in the US. So far I did not have any problems with water going into the cameras. I should say they are waterproof.
2182295
The camera appears to be waterproof, but I am very disappointed with the quality of the picture in the mirror, During the day it is so weak that it is not legible. I cannot recommend it.
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
1712952
Yes! This is a terrible camera! I bought it because I was going to a water park with my family. After it went underwater (less than 3 feet) a couple of times it stopped working. I opened it up and noticed water had gone in through the casing even though it was closed correctly. Besides that the focus and zoom is terrible! I took it back and got my money back right away. There are newer and better waterproof cameras out there and I would invest in a different model/brand. Sorry for the delay in my response.
600702
My understanding is that it is not: however, they do provide the water resistant case. I have not tried it when actually raining and did notice that the camera got hot when it was on. I'd recommend calling them directly if you can get through.
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.
1161914
Camera is really durable..if you're gonna use it in wet conditions I would get the waterproof case for it..I've had mine for almost a two years now and still goin strong
916327
YES. The camera is fully submersible and functional underwater. There is even an underwater mode to eliminate the blue "tint" from underwater pictures and bring out the vibrant colors of whatever you are shooting underwater.
127372
Are you asking if the camera only works underwater? Then no, it works underwater, at the beach, in the house...Just like a normal camera, just waterproof.
851114
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.
2002939
I don't know, but I wouldn't buy the camera in the first place. It claims to be waterproof, but within the first 30 seconds in the water there was water inside the screen and lens and the camera was dead.
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.
600703
The camera itself isn't. But it comes with a rubber case, which makes it good to go in the rain. But you still can't submerge it.I sold my Tachyon to a friend and bought a $299 GoPro. In its case it's waterproof down to 141'.
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yes it is really waterproof, make sure the top clips are closed completely as instructed. and the case has clear see through back and front. i was making pics and videos with it on.