can I use this for underwater photography? Will the screws rust in seawater?
1324033
I supposed you could use it underwater, but the ball head unit it's self could deteriorate quickly.
1968670
I suggest getting the flat lens housing. You get better video above and below water and the filters will help with color underwater, lights are really the best though.
71174
Not really. These filters should not be changed underwater. They are screw on type similar to what is used on SLR lenses.
883449
I haven't used it underwater, but it is plastic. The only thing I would think is its accuracy in that situation for white balancing your shots or video. That would require some testing.
1089486
Nope, never used it underwater to take pictures. However, I have had it in very bad wet raining weather and it has held up fine. Your question could probably be answered best my the manufacturer. So far, for what I do with it, hunting in wet climates, works great for the price.EH
1318868
If this is going to be by an ocean area, I'd say no to the rust proof. We've had ours for about a year now and it's not rusty, but again we are not near the coast.
1247340
I have never used it in a salt water environment. Since there are no metal parts I don't see how it woiuld rust. The double action is fantastic and the unit is very durable
1241145
Please check this address: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/underwater_photo.All the best
1376601
I have two, one is exposed to weather. Both have worked flawlessly. I think they are very well made and certainly intended to be mounted outdoors. Submersible, probably not.
1870922
You probably can, however given the price point I feel sure that it is not sealed against water if submerged. I would suspect that drying afterward may be a bit if an issue and if the metal is not rustproofed (which I doubt), then I would think that it's life span would be substantially reduced. If you are going to be using a tripod or monopod in an underwater situation you may be better advised to find one that is sealed for that purpose. It may cost a bit more, but would probably be worth the investment in the long run. Just my 18 cents.
1953188
I've taken it snowboarding with some heavy winds, and the camera tilts a little bit. So, physically, the mount would be fine underwater because its just metal and screws, but I could definitely see an ocean current or just pressure from swimming forward to tilt the camera slightly.
781026
I think they would perform fine in that situation. Just keep an eye out for corrosion. Salt water can corrode things that you wouldn't believe it could.
12941
I have snorleled with the pole 5 times and no rust or corrosion. So I believe it is OK for the water and I plan to continue using it both in and out of the water.
862367
If you don't live on the coast near salt water you would probably be ok, just keep a eye on it, if you start to see any signs of rust, keep it in.
554809
No problem with saltwater. Just make sure you keep any salt evaporation on the leds to a minimum.
851115
I have only used this camera in salt water. My only advice is to make sure that you wipe the lens, ESPECIALLY if you drop it in the water. I have never had to open mine when I have been around the water so no issues with that but it has been underwater and have had absolutely no issues with it. Pictures are good except the ones I forgot to wipe the lens and those are fuzzy.
2141777
YES - It can shoot under water when used inside the included underwater housing. You can't just toss the camera itself into water unprotected, but the clear plastic casing that comes with it is waterproof.