Camera failures - what's your story?

[FreediveWI]

WHt Doug says it the first thing you teach all begining underwater photohgraphers- always open your camera upside down so you don't drip water off of your body into the guts of it. It's amazing how much money that simple little statement can save.

I would also add that while you want to grease your 0-rings, you don't want to go overboard with the stuff.

I have heard that some people were having issues with their Olympus digital housings cracking and flooding at 80', but have heard others have taken there's to 250'+ without much of a problem. Proper maintainence cna make a huge difference. When on a dive trip I go through my cameras everynight. It takes a bit of time, but ends up saving you money in the long run- plus you get to offgas a little longer before you have that first beer.

Having someone hand you your camera once your in the water, as opposed to jumping off the boat with it in your hands also can make a big difference.

Jon