Final Test

The final test after loading the camera is explained below. This is the only way to eliminate worry about possible entry of water! Always perform this test. It can be performed easily in a water tank or a bathtub. The required time is about five minutes.

 

Simple water immersion test

Explanatory image

Hints

 

 

 

 

1

Place the Case

 

As the Case is transparent,

 

waterdrops entering into it can be

slowly into the water.

 

 

 

confirmed easily.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At first, immerse the

 

In case of trouble with the O-ring,

2

 

three seconds are enough for water

Case for only three

 

to enter. Are there air bubbles

 

seconds.

 

coming out between the lids?

 

 

 

Please check carefully.

 

Check that no water

 

Remove the Case from the water and

3

 

check that no water has accumulated at

has entered into the

 

 

the bottom of the Case.

 

Case.

 

 

 

Is there any water trickling down?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Next, immerse the

 

Check carefully for air bubbles!
Case for 30

 

Do not perform any operation yet,

 

seconds.

 

but just observe.

 

 

 

 

 

Check that no water

 

Remove the Case from the water and

5

 

check that no water has accumulated

has entered.

 

at the bottom of the Case.

 

 

 

 

 

Perform very careful confirmation.

 

 

 

 

 

Next, check by

 

Check carefully for air bubbles!

6

 

Try operation of the buttons used frequently.

immersing for three

 

Check carefully for air bubbles!

 

minutes.

 

If there is still no entry of water,

 

 

 

everything is OK!

 

This is the final check.

 

This is very important!

7

 

Has the silica gel become moist?
Has the silica gel

 

Please check carefully!

 

become moist?

 

As the inside can be seen, the inspection for

 

 

 

entry of water also can be made securely!

8

Now everything is

 

Now everything is all right!
all right.

 

Have a nice dive!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note : The balance weight does not have to be mounted when the PT-026 is used.

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