can you use ziploc bag as waterproof case for digital camera for underwater photography?

Question

not really underwater but within 5 feet below. in a swimming pool.

Answer 1

No



The seal on a ziploc bag is not sufficient to keep water out. When you put it underwater, even less than a couple of metres, the water pressure will press on the seal & cause it to leak.



The flexible housings made by EWA-Marine that fhotoace mentions have proper seals that are watertight to several metres.



Other alternatives are to buy a camera that is waterproof to a rated depth (most of the consumer 'underwater' compacts are suitable for swimming pool use), or



buy a rigid housing for a camera (if one is available for your model).



If you're in the UK, Cameras Underwater are a good supplier of quality cameras/housings;

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/answer?qid=20100604000934AAFFORc



and here's a selection of mostly consumer models from Amazon;

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=underwater+camera+digital&tag=yahhyd-21&index=aps&hvadid=37082190531&ref=pd_sl_9cyppyr5ve_e



I dunno where Forlorn Hope got the idea that a bag would burst - due to water pressure, it will get squashed, not burst. In fact that's the problem with flexible bags - as well as leaks, the water pressure tends to push buttons you don't want pushed!

Answer 2

Problems with underwater photography does not only deal with water proofing. It also includes water pressure. As you swim down further from the surface, pressure increases. The zip in Ziploc bags are not built to stand such pressures even it is only a few feet deep. Look around digital photo stores or eBay. There are underwater camera cases that would fit almost any size and shape of camera. If you value your camera, buy one made by your camera's brand for your specific camera's model.

Answer 3

Firstly, put your camera in a ziplock bag and take a photo. Is it good enough quality for you?



If so...



put some paper in a ziplock bag (without your camera), put this underwater, preferably how far you intend to go.

Now press on the bag, and roll it around in your hands. As if handling a camera (roughly =P )

See what happens.



If it gets soaked, no

If its mildly wet, try stuff like tape and another bag.

If its dry, then you can risk it.



If your camera is damaged, you can't blame me, this is purely a test to see if ziplocks will keep water out.





If you do do this, even just a few inches underwater, don't drop the camera!!

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Answer 5

You can use a ziploc bag, sure. When it leaks and destroys your camera, you can replace it with any of a number of underwater digital cameras that are around today. They can also be used for above water photography. I know a senior aquarist at an aquarium who bought one for not a lot of money. He has taken amazing photos with it.

Answer 6

No!!! Ziploc bags help seal out mouisture, but they will not protect your stuff when completely submerged. They do not work to waterproof your stuff. Trust me, it has happened to me before. Buy a cheap underwater disposable camera.

Answer 7

Phone In Ziplock Bag

Answer 8

if you try to use a bag like that, you are going to either:

a) burst the bag and ruin the camera, or

b) only take shots of the inside of the bag



get a proper underwater camera or casing for your camera...

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Dude I've always thought the same thing. Probably not because of the pressure. Cameras cant handle it.

Answer 11

uhmm.. no.

There is every possibility that the bag will open, or leak in sides...



Why not go to a digital store and ask the merchant if they sell those.. waterproof cases for cameras.

like the ones in: http://www.waterproof-paper.com/cases/waterproof-camera-case.shtml

Answer 12

i wouldn't. it would be hard to click the button and can pop. you could buy a cheap disposable underwater camera if ur taking pics.

Answer 13

I've tried with two zip lock bags and duck tape and it worked ok. The idea was if I saw water between the two bags, then call it quits.

Answer 14

Seal it with some ducktape and it should work.