| If you are buying a new underwater camera or | | | | submersion tests, manufactured to exceed of |
| video camera, you will need an underwater | | | | 400 lbs of stacking, and a drop test at 48 |
| camera case. And this case needs to be | | | | inches.Some have a ""pressure release purge |
| watertight, airtight, dustproof, crush | | | | valve"" that guarantees a perfect seal by |
| resistant and designed to keep your valuable | | | | incorporating its own O-Ring under one of the |
| equipment safe from all the elements. It may | | | | latches. And you will never forget to set the |
| also be rustproof, pest-proof, and chemical | | | | valve since it automatically activates when |
| resistant to oils, fuels and solvents. It | | | | closing the case. Pressure is released as |
| may have flame retardant included and be | | | | you open the latch.Removable Accuform foam |
| molded with a UV stabilizer, making it | | | | may be included with your underwater camera |
| ultraviolet resistant. (This will prevent the | | | | case. This is vertically pre-scored, |
| plastic from becoming brittle if left in the | | | | high-density foam that is easily formed to |
| sun for extended periods of time.)Some of the | | | | provide a snug fit to protect your equipment |
| best cases are subjected to a 24 hour | | | | from the abuse of your toughest adventure. |