Comments on: The Waterproof Rugged Camera Dilemma http://www.camerarepair.org/2011/11/waterproof-camera-dilemma/ Camera Repair Tips from Specialists Thu, 20 Mar 2014 09:02:45 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.0.3 By: Richard Slijk http://www.camerarepair.org/2011/11/waterproof-camera-dilemma/#comment-19574 Sat, 12 May 2012 17:34:16 +0000 http://www.camerarepair.org/?p=400#comment-19574 5/8/2011 UPDATE..regarding the TS4…Panasonic parts department says you can buy the “water packing” kit for about $32. Part number VUMG 1978.. call 1-800-833-9626 to buy this part. They say this is the part that needs to be replaced each year to keep the watertight integrity of the camera.

]]> By: camerarepair http://www.camerarepair.org/2011/11/waterproof-camera-dilemma/#comment-18893 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:15:22 +0000 http://www.camerarepair.org/?p=400#comment-18893 Today, manufacturers of waterproof or weather resistant cameras use materials designed to properly seal their products without any additional compound, liquids or lubricants. Vaseline is actually a petroleum based product and while it is insoluble in water it is not recommended to be used on this type of seal or O-Rings as in time it may breakdown the original materials. Using any lubricant on the seals of a battery door or memory card door will only assist in attracting small particles of dirt, dust and sand presenting a better chance of the seal being disrupted and causing leakage.

Each manufacturer has their own recommendation for the care of the seals on their respective products and if you are concerned for the integrity of your product we recommend that you follow their guidelines. Some manufacturers of underwater housings that are used in depths beyond those of the current batch of waterproof digital compact cameras do use specific silicone based lubricants for their O-Rings. We however would not recommend using any greases or liquids to rejuvenate the seals on any waterproof or weather resistant camera or lens unless specifically directed by the manufacturer of that product.

]]> By: Richard Slijk http://www.camerarepair.org/2011/11/waterproof-camera-dilemma/#comment-18846 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:05:08 +0000 http://www.camerarepair.org/?p=400#comment-18846 I was quoted a price of $180/year to do this for a dmc ts4
can you not use Vaseline to prolong the life of the seal?

How can this be?!!!!!!!!

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