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Question: Hard waterproof digital camera case/box?

(Posted by: baseball*dreams on 2009-04-08 21:48:19)

Where can I find a waterproof box/ camera case?? I dont need to be able to use the camera while it is in it, i just need it for storage basically.....or to take to places where it may start to rain all of a sudden. I have found a brand "Otterbox " on the web but are there any stores that I can get them at? The website I found with the lowest price is watertightcase.com but I dont know if its a legit site bc it is so much cheaper than everywhere else I found them. any other suggestions much appreciated!

Posted by: midnite.scribe on 2009-04-15, 13:09:49

Otterbox is not too bad, I have used them both for compact cameras and phones. I carry them when windsurfing or kayaking. Pelican is a bit bulky but much more durable. And much more expensive. Also, with Pelican there is a cheap Asian ripoff that is NOT waterproof or durable. You need to be sure that you are getting the genuine article. Some people suggest sandwich bags, but they are not reliable, they can leak quite easily if actually submerged. Most camping or outdoor/ trekking stores sell a range of much more durable, double sealed, heavy duty plastic bags that are waterproof and aren't very expensive.

Posted by: Caoedhen on 2009-04-09, 07:10:36

Not familiar with Otterbox... The standard for such use is Pelican cases, or Storm cases. They come in a wide variety of sizes, and they are not cheap. Something cheaper, and that will work just as well for that sudden rain storm, is a ziplock sandwich bag. If your camera is too large for sandwich size, the gallon freezer bags are an option. You can keep one in your pocket, or in your camera case/ bag.

Posted by: Regall L on 2009-04-09, 08:37:04

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