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Pentax's WR?? submersion in saltwater

Started Feb 15, 2021 | Discussions thread
kelpdiver Veteran Member • Posts: 5,564
Re: Pentax's WR?? submersion in saltwater

PHXAZCRAIG wrote:

Action video buffs like Gopros, and they should certainly stand up to the conditions, but I wouldn't ue one for stills.

when is the last time you used one?   Their stills capability increased immensely between the Hero 2/3 era and the 7/8/9s with IS.   And the $50 (as low as 20 from third party) housings are so much cheaper for the rough environment of kayaking.   (the 50' depth reading is more than adequate here, but the armor provided by the housings should protect it from dings).

If the OP is talking about river kayaking, I think the light weight and cost stand out.   You can attach it to your pfd at the chest level.   For calmer ocean/lake kayaking, the weight of a more substantial camera isn't so bad, can be warranted.   I took my 5dIII and a 100-400mm lens in a waterproof bag on Lake Tahoe so I could shoot eagle's nests.

As for Pentax WR lenses- as that W stands for weather, not water, I can say fairly confidently that they're 'promising' it can tolerate rain, but not immersion.   It's not good enough.

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