Regarding Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shockproof Design

This camera is provided with a waterproof/dustproof design complying with JIS waterproof grade 8 and JIS dustproof grade 6 (equivalent to IP68).

The camera satisfies our drop test (2.0 m height onto a 5 cm thick plywood surface) complying with MIL-Standard 810F Method 516.5-Shock testing.

The camera satisfies our test for the waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof performance, but this does not guarantee it will remain free of trouble or damages.

Waterproof performance is not guaranteed if the camera is exposed to impact such as being dropped or hit.

Precautions Before Using the Camera in the Water

Check the Following Before Going Near the Water

Make sure that there are no cracks or scratches on the rubber seal of the battery cover.

Waterproof seal

Contact surface

Make sure that there are no foreign objects (dust, sand, hair, lint or liquid) on the rubber seal or the surface they contact before closing the battery cover. Wipe off any foreign objects with a clean lint-free cloth.

Close the battery cover properly. Otherwise water may get in and damage the camera.

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Pentax 8587, 8572 Regarding Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shockproof Design, Precautions Before Using the Camera in the Water