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Canon Housing Leaks - Easy DIY Fix
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jjwebster
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Hello, I was wondering if anyone can offer a solution for an intermittent leak with my WP-DC43 housing.
The housing is only a few months old and has done around 30 dives, I've always followed guidelines for housing care and maintenance.
The leak occurs from the shooting mode select dial on the top of the housing and is generally a few drops of water seeping into the inside of the housing, I have found liberally applying silicon grease externally a temporary solution.
Quite clearly there must be a problem with the seal, would replacing the o rings be a solution? Is it easy to obtain replacements and is it a fix I could consider undertaking myself?
The housing is only a few months old and has done around 30 dives, I've always followed guidelines for housing care and maintenance.
The leak occurs from the shooting mode select dial on the top of the housing and is generally a few drops of water seeping into the inside of the housing, I have found liberally applying silicon grease externally a temporary solution.
Quite clearly there must be a problem with the seal, would replacing the o rings be a solution? Is it easy to obtain replacements and is it a fix I could consider undertaking myself?
coralcruiser
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If it's still under warranty, return it for repair or replacement
jjwebster
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I don't have the receipts for the item and I can't find any details of Canon's warranty terms covering underwater housings online, where do I stand with this?
coralcruiser
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I would simply give them a call (or call whoever you bought it through) and tell them what is happening.... can't hurt to give it a try 
Just for those that are fearful about Canon OEM underwater housings, just take a look to this story about a Canon camera lost with it's Canon OEM housing found after more than 6 years.
Lost Underwater Camera Reunited With Its Owner After Six Years | Gizmodo Australia
Lost Underwater Camera Reunited With Its Owner After Six Years | Gizmodo Australia
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After four wd-34 housings I just decided to switch to Ikelite. (Waiting for the shipment)
The oldest housing (4 years old and 1000+dives) never ever leaked.
I decided to buy 3 more housings during the last 2 years. All three leaked. Two of them after a few dives and one on it's first dive.
Most of the time just small leaks and the camera survived, but so far i ruined two G11 cameras in the last year.
I like the wd-34 cause they are cheap, but mostly cause they are small.
But enough is enough. I don't want to risk any of my cameras anymore. NEVER again will i use a canon housing.
The oldest housing (4 years old and 1000+dives) never ever leaked.
I decided to buy 3 more housings during the last 2 years. All three leaked. Two of them after a few dives and one on it's first dive.
Most of the time just small leaks and the camera survived, but so far i ruined two G11 cameras in the last year.
I like the wd-34 cause they are cheap, but mostly cause they are small.
But enough is enough. I don't want to risk any of my cameras anymore. NEVER again will i use a canon housing.
I lost 2 canon a720 cameras in the canon housings, it put me off underwater photography for a few years, I changed the orings, removed the mold lines etc & even tried a new housing & it also leaked, so now I am back with a new camera & a sea & sea housing but it still makes me nervous taking it diving.
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