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Flip Video Underwater Case for Flip Ultra Camcorders | 
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| Brand: Flip Video
Category: Photography
List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $31.53
You Save: $18.46 (37%)
New (30) from $23.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  60 reviews
Color: clear/ornge
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 1.8 x 2.8 x 5.2
MPN: AWC1T
Model: AWC1T
UPC: 892684000298
EAN: 0892684000298
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Designed to protect the Flip Video Ultra Camcorder under water to depths of 30 feet | | • | A perfect way to shoot thrilling video under the sea or safely record fun times at the pool | | • | Allows full access to the Ultra Camcorder’s control panel, so you’ll be able to capture all the underwater fun | | • | The clear acrylic case has an orange back panel, a gray rubber seal, and gray accents | | • | The Flip Video Underwater Case is designed only to work with the Flip Video Ultra Camcorder. It will not work with other Flip Video camcorder models. |
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Product Description
Get below the surface with the Flip Video Underwater Case. Capture all your undersea adventures, or shoot videos by the pool with no worries. The Underwater Case protects your camcorder down to 30 feet, with full access to all of the camcorders controls. The clear acrylic case has an orange back panel, orange rubber seal, and gray accents. Designed to work with the Flip Video Ultra Series.Protects your Flip Video Ultra Series camcorder up to a depth of 30 feetAllows full access to camcorder controls
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| Customer Reviews: Read 55 more reviews...
 Worked great for me! April 19, 2008
44 out of 45 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1SZJMF6S1JOQT Took my Flip and waterproof case snorkeling in the Bahamas and it worked perfectly. No leaks, controls were easy to operate. Screen was a little difficult to see, but this was due to reflection from sun and water. I would highly recommend.
Fantastic Value and Ease of Use April 16, 2008
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
I bought this to use on a recent trip to Maui, HI. All I can say is WONDERFUL. The image quality and sound are far higher than I expected on a $140 camera with a $40 housing. I have pretty extensive UW photography experience and own a number of housings for my SLRs, so I was pretty confident I could see a good seal all the way around the o-ring and hopped right in. In the ocean and the pool this camera was a winner. The lens is great in low light and thus perfect for UW work.
I'm planning to rig a mount for my BC, just turn it on and hit record before I dive, we'll see how well it does below 30' -- but thus far its been fine. Generally its the buttons on these things that just cease to work below a rated depth, but the o-ring holds a seal pretty well. Certainly do not use it outside the manufacturers specifications if you expect them to be responsible.
I am very, very pleased. Perfect for baby in the pool or snorkling/diving in open water situations.
good in principle April 9, 2008
17 out of 21 found this review helpful
I am a video producer and love the idea of an inexpensive underwater case for a video camera (they typically cost hundreds of dollars). On my first unit, the power switch did not engage the camera's switch so I had no control over power. Now, I'm a bit afraid to try it underwater with a camera as the seal doesn't seem as tight as it could be. When my replacement comes, I'll probably do extensive testing with tissue paper before subjecting the camera to it. I suppose, in the end, it's a bargain even if you lose the camera and huge kudos to the Flip for keeping costs down on something I'll probably just use a couple times a year. I hope it works. It seems like it would make more sense for Pure Digital to sell an "extended warranty" for replacement on the camera if it is to be used with the case. Anyway...use at your own risk.
Added 4/16/08: Well, the replacement seems to work. I did the tissue paper test and it keeps the water out. I guess you have to make sure that nothing gets stuck on the gasket.
 Waterproof...as long as no water is involved. April 5, 2008
14 out of 18 found this review helpful
We purchased this case to go with our new Video Flip Ultra and was excited to take it on a vacation to Jamaica. It worked great, until I took it in the water. When in the ocean with my family I noticed a few drops of water inside the case. Then the Flip Ultra camera would not turn on and would not work - a total loss. Now I will have to see if the Geek Squad or someone can salvage the camera and videos. I like the camera, but will likely need to purchase a new one. While the waterproof case sounds good in theory, it did not work for us and ultimately resulted in ruining our camera.
Cheap thrill. April 20, 2008
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I bought this to go with my Flip Ultra video; I wanted a disposable camcorder for some scuba diving antics, and this fit the bill - at $200 for the case + camera, it's throw-away if anything goes wrong...and so far, it's been flawless.
The manufacturer rates the case to 30 feet; I've had it down to 140' without a problem, although at those depths, I've been a little busy with switching gas mixes to play with the camera buttons. The case does stay waterproof, though, in any case. The way the gasket's designed around the buttons, it may not hold much deeper (bummer) and I'm not sure if the buttons will work that deep...I'll try it out next weekend and see. I kind of wish they'd done a little better job and used o-ring sealed spring-loaded buttons. On the other hand, $50 for this thing? How can you go wrong?
The weakness of the case is that there's not a mount for a tripod, bracket, etc - you'll need to epoxy a couple of stainless nuts to the case to actually mount this on a bracket with a video light or two. You can easily find the appropriate thread (1/4"-20) at Lowe's, though, and, if you do it right, you can glue it to a simple tray. I'm using mine with a couple of UK Light Cannons (10W HID lights with a video diffuser in each.) It's the ultimate low-budget underwater video rig, suitable for YouTube... Sure, it's not the 3CCD 1080p rigs with which to shoot "real" underwater footage, but at 1% of the cost, it's a lot more than 1% of the fun. It's also a lot more compact, and a lot easier to travel with... it's not like Light Cannons are "real" dive lights, either, but it all seems to work.
Like any underwater housing - if you're sloppy putting it together, it'll leak - clean your o-rings thoroughly; any dust or hairs on them will be your demise. Also, be sure to lube the o-rings until they're shiny (but not so you see the grease at all on the surface...) You can get the lube online or at any decent camera store. That's important - if you're not careful to maintain the housing, you deserve any leaks you get.
All in all - it's a great product, totally disposable ($200 for everything? Who cares if it floods? Just buy another...) and it's a blast...
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