Make a Pro Waterproof Camera Case (+ video)

Step 10 Silicone...

 Ok, now silicone EVERY SINGLE NOOK AND CRANNY. 
let it cure..
..and get wet!

Comments

[juanoporras]

hey nepherton, pretty cool instructable, I was going to buy a waterproof bag for my camera, but it runs around 15 dollars; this is a great idea instead of buying those.
It would be pretty cool if you added a hole for the flash so you could take pictures underneath the water when is dark.

where did you get the black sticky foam?

thanks for sharing

[axist47]

 I would avoid those waterproof bags. They're alright if you're going to take your camera near water, but not in it. It'll keep your camera dry for a little bit, but I almost lost a point and shoot to one of those.

[nepheron]

 And hard cases look cooler than a bag...

[nepheron]

 Thanks! Most craft stores sell this sort of thing. I got mine from Micheal's...
It's a hard thing to find in the store, so you should ask an employee for 'sticky-backed foam'.
It comes it tones of colors...real cheap, too.

[ThePolrBear]

Righteous!  Have you put it to depth yet?  I was wondering how deep the box would let you go before leakage.

[nepheron]

 I'll test it in a few months. It's too cold now...
I'll test it to it's limit (until it springs a leak), and then post my results here.

[ThePolrBear]

Awesome, I'm heading to the beach in August and would like to try it.  I'll probably make one just for surface shots anyway.  If we're lucky a pod of dolphin will swim by and I'll have something with me this year.

Good luck!

[sdhardie]

This would be fantastic for kayaking too, just in case I drop my camera.  Just one problem.... I have a digital SLR. Can this Instructable be modified for such???

[axist47]

 I've seen similar containers that are MUCH bigger. I'm pretty sure it would be possible to get a DSLR into one.

[xadevox]

and where can i get silicone?

[Broom]

Silicone is often sold as tub & tile cement, "Plumber's Goop" (tm), and so on. It's the flexible stuff that you often find sealing the interface between tub tops & the shower walls. Comes in both clear & white.

[chuckvideo]

 Be careful, "plumber's goop" can also be pipe thread compound which is something you DON'T want to use as it won't seal.   You want to be sure you're using Silicone Seal.  

[Broom]

That's why I specified "Plumber's Goop" (tm), which is a specific product (made of silicone).

[clemsonguy1125]

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