[quote=leeboweffect][quote=tradisrad]I bought the dive case for my Virb after the first one got water in it and it stopped working. I'd also recommend tying a lanyard to the camera. I don't trust the mount.[/quote]
Thanks for the tips tradisrad. Garmin claims the camera is rated to IPX7 for water rating:
Splashes
Rain or Snow
Showering
Incidental exposure to water of up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes
So, yes it is marginal for a nice long turtle. We have several folks with them in my local club who have dunked and splashed them, had them rained on pretty much to the limits of the rating without failure so far. A tip one long time local user gave me was to carry a double seal zip lock bag within arms length when sailing in likely capsize conditions and if possible quickly detach a and stow the camera inside in the event of a capsize. My other thought is that these cameras are so inexpensive now (< $60 used on ebay) just use to failure then replace.
On the lanyard comment, absolutely. I risk it without one the first time, but intend to use one in the future.[/quote]
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