Making underwater camera housing for 19$

[SEDATE]

check this out guys!..looks great idea .
no idea at -15m deep it still be safe for camera or what would you change for best performance
link:
http://www.bettermoviemaking.com/underwater.htm

[MBanks]

Looks like it could be worth a try! I've wanted an underwater video housing for ages, as I would love to become an underwater camera operator......unfortunatly all my equipment got stolen while on holiday in spain!

[SEDATE]

Originally Posted by MBanks

Looks like it could be worth a try! I've wanted an underwater video housing for ages, as I would love to become an underwater camera operator......unfortunatly all my equipment got stolen while on holiday in spain!

yestarday .,i got all tools and cost 7$ to me., but i did not find out gun for slikon push .,i ll try and i will use car windows..it is very durable...but under presure glass can go in cos' pressure coming from out to inside..thinkin on it for a litlle modification
material T pipe ..how acts under pressure, no idea ..it makes me thinking on it... i ll get one of my friends' camera to test hope that not get water inside at dept -15..:

[Panos Lianos]

I wouldn't trust my camera in that thing!

I think it would be FAR better to use one of those cheap plastic bags designed to be used for such a purpose.

[SEDATE]

here is the camera panos ., ill use ..what would you suggest ..no case selling for it
Model Panasonic NV-GS 17
dimensions 63.5x81x114(mm), 410gr

[MBanks]

I think putting the glass on the front (and also use a strengthened perspex I reckon, glass can break/shatter) so that the pressure of the water against the plastic would also provide a sealant.

I would also test the device with tissue paper in down to -15 (if that's the depth you are planning on taking it too, but again I am not sure whether it will hold, but then again, the only to find out is to test it!) So that if there are any leaks you will know becuse the tissue paper will be destroyed.

let me know how it goes, as I may end up making one!

Those plastic bags, I find, tend to crack around the seams as they dry out.

[SEDATE]

i ll do it but testing will get time., cos' i am gonna at sea shore again 1 months later., i ll give you info later on., meanwhile if you test under water housing made of T ., drop me a pm or message here ..

[Hypersquid1]

i think its a pretty good idea, but not very practical as it wastes tons of film. I use a digital camera (Canon Powershot A95) with a video feature for all of my filming, and i would rather spend the 250 bucks to get a real waterproof housing.

[SEDATE]

you right but housing very expensive ..no matter what you using., they charge you housing extra :d .
i did not find out a case Model Panasonic NV-GS 17 ., this idea maybe dangerous for camera ..but nothing else to do!..i ll do!