NA-NEX7 flooded!

[deco369]

Got the new cam and housing. Did a shallow test and everything seemed fine. Went on a deep dive and saw the dreaded horizontal curve line through the LCD. I was on a deco dive so I knew it was a goner. Took out half cup water when I opened the housing later.

Test today seems to show some seepage through the front right area. Taking it back to the shop to see what can be done.

Very heart broken...

 

[bvanant]

You had insurance right?
Bill

 

[deco369]

Have some insurance, but they have item limits so a sizeable amount will be excluded.

Did a pressure test and looks like there is some leak from the front right part of the housing where it wets the paper inside. Now being tested at the dive cam shop.

 

[IyaDiver]

I hope this is not another case of eye piece being installed.

Post #14 and up
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/sony-snappers/426372-nauticam-nex7-housing-flooded-2.html

If you did have eye piece installed, learn 1 thing.
Do not attached anything on a camera body if it serves dual purpose for land and UW use. Not even filters on the lens.
No strap thingy and whatsoever. Keep it "naked".

Good luck.

 

[deco369]

Nope, eyepiece and extras were all removed prior.

 

[IyaDiver]

That is indeed sad 369.......
Hope they find the problem. I want to know where the leak point comes from.
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