"shift" button on WP-DC28 not always engagiing

[JohnN]

I have a new-to-me WP-DC28 housing and G10 camera. I find that topside, I have a hard time reliably getting the "shift" button completely depressed so I can adjust the shutter-speed / f-stop.

Will this get better when the case is pressurized?

Should I try and put a dab of epoxy on the rubber pad to make it just a bit longer?

I'd rather fix this problem now than wait until I'm on vacation


Thanks!!

 

[daz88]

it depends on why the button isn't getting pressed. if the button has free movement and it's just too short.....then making the button longer will work for you. But if the button is sticking and not getting full travel, you have another issue. (need to clean and lube the button) if you haven't taken the underwater yet....be sure to just take the housing with you on your first dive without the camera. Better to find out it leaks with an empty housing, than one with a camera in it.

 

[JohnN]

it depends on why the button isn't getting pressed. if the button has free movement and it's just too short.....then making the button longer will work for you. But if the button is sticking and not getting full travel, you have another issue. (need to clean and lube the button) if you haven't taken the underwater yet....be sure to just take the housing with you on your first dive without the camera. Better to find out it leaks with an empty housing, than one with a camera in it.

Thanks!

Button moves freely, just doesn't seem to have enough throw.

Thanks for the suggestions. I wish I had a pressure pot.