DIY underwater housing??

[kenny77]

Is there any way to do a DIY underwater housing for any camera. something like with heat sealed plastic?

Im looking for a underwater housing for a Fuji Finepix S5200 but I haven't found it. I do have 2 more cameras but this is the one that I use the most.

 

[Scuba_Dave]

They have been made, do a search on the net
Not sure I would trust a DIY
How deep are you planning on going?
I bought a 5m setup w/flash & underwater housing for less then $700
The camera is easily replaceable & small enough for a pocketbook - which is why my wife wanted it

 

[kenny77]

I have search all over and haven't find anything for a Fuji S5200.

Im gonna try with and old camera since I wont go deper than 20'

 

[kenny77]

I have a FreshLock Turbo Seal. I have use this seal other stuff to protect them from the water until I really need them and then I seal them back. So far I have test it in the badtub and not a single drop of water inside, but my consern is the pressure.

Any advice

 

[Scuba_Dave]

If you are only going to 30' you may be able to get away with heavy duty sealed bag
They actually make them for cameras

http://www.scuba.com/shop/product.asp?category=49&fromsearch=1&hashvalue=030615

They advertise for a depth of 60'

Pressure will be a factor, if it compresses the bag too much it could press against any part of the camera & cause a leak
Sharp "pokey" stuff underwater is anothe rproblem

If you want to DIY, I have seen cyclinders created, sealed at one end, clamp shut at the other. Most of these have been for video - put it in, turn it on, seal the door, dive - it stays running

For a camera you want to be able to use the functions
For film a remote shutter button was used, not sure if yours has that capability

When I was looking for a Digital camera, everyone I looked at, I checked 1st to see if I could buy a housing

This is the one I bought - made for underwater:
http://www.scuba.com/shop/display.asp?id=068626

 

[kenny77]

Thanks Im gonna try the TRIDENT WATERPROOF CAMERA BAG.

That a very nice camera but rigth now with a wedding coming soo I don't think I can hide it at home and tell it was only $100.