Water Leakage Test
The final test after loading the camera is explained below. Always perform this test. It can be performed easily in a water tank or a bathtub. The required time is about five minutes.
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| 1 Place the Case slowly into |
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| 2 At first, immerse the Case |
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| 3 Check that no water has |
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| 4 Next, immerse the Case for |
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| 5 Check that no water has |
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| 6 Next, check by immersing |
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| for three minutes. |
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| 7 This is the final check. Has |
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| the silica gel become moist? |
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| 8 If there is no water leakage |
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| and everything is functioning |
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| start shooting underwater. |
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