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Before Use
(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera
This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or wate r pr oofing in all
conditions.
¢1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure in
accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic.
¢2 “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test method standard of the U.S . Defense
Department, which specifies performing drop tests from a height of 122cm (4 feet), at
26 orientations (8corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the
26 orientation drops within 5devices. (If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to pass
the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices)
Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”. However,
the drop height was changed from 122cm (4 feet) to 200 cm (6.6 feet) dropping onto 3cm
(0.1 feet) thick plyboard. This drop test was passed.
(Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion of the part where drop impac t
is applied.)
¢3 According to the test conditions specified by Panasonic.
Waterproof/Dustproof Performance
This camera’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the “IPX8” and “IP6X”
ratings. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described in this document
are strictly followed, this camera can operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding
13 m (43 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. (¢1)
Anti-shock Performance
This camera also complies with “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”. The camera
has cleared a drop test from a height of 2 m (6.6 feet) onto 3 cm (0.1feet ) thick
plywood. In most cases this camera should not sustain any damage if dropped from
a height not exceeding 2 m (6.6 feet). (¢2)
Withstand Load Performance
This camera complies with 100 kgf/220.5 lbf load tests. (¢3)