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problem z3 compact camera underwater

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steveramps
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problem z3 compact camera underwater

I was trying my new z3 compact underwater and each time I put it underwater the camera stopped and it defaulted back to the homescreen. Why would the camera stop?
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Puglisi84
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Unfortuneatly I also Have an issue with WATERPROOF(resistance).  I have owned the phone for just over a week and decided to check out the waterproof phone i recently purchased, so i filled my sink then placed it in.  Would of only been under for a minute no longer.  YES all covers were sercurly shut checked twice, after i dried the phone my screen was not only flickering but no longer touch sensitve.  I had to reset from that tiny button next to sim card reader, yeap sure enough water ingress.   so i left it over night.  My phone works to a point, it likes to lock its self periodically while in use, screen will still dim and flicker by itself, but I and most concerned about my screen.....    I sounds like it is lifting when i touch it firmly (cleaning) it actually moves a little and sounds tacky/sticky.  As if it wants to stick down,  I Had a simular issue with my Iphone 5 But only after replacing the screen, phone surgen never replaced all screws so the day i got it back it came unstuck.   Obviously this isnt the issue here only the IP rating.....    which **bleep** as this was the selling point for me DUST and WATERPROOF factor.

Talking with Manufacture ATM, will be going in to the store of purchase tomorrow to see what they have to say..    

georgehawkins27
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@Puglisi84 wrote:

Unfortuneatly I also Have an issue with WATERPROOF(resistance).  I have owned the phone for just over a week and decided to check out the waterproof phone i recently purchased, so i filled my sink then placed it in.  Would of only been under for a minute no longer.  YES all covers were sercurly shut checked twice, after i dried the phone my screen was not only flickering but no longer touch sensitve.  I had to reset from that tiny button next to sim card reader, yeap sure enough water ingress.   so i left it over night.  My phone works to a point, it likes to lock its self periodically while in use, screen will still dim and flicker by itself, but I and most concerned about my screen.....    I sounds like it is lifting when i touch it firmly (cleaning) it actually moves a little and sounds tacky/sticky.  As if it wants to stick down,  I Had a simular issue with my Iphone 5 But only after replacing the screen, phone surgen never replaced all screws so the day i got it back it came unstuck.   Obviously this isnt the issue here only the IP rating.....    which **bleep** as this was the selling point for me DUST and WATERPROOF factor.

Talking with Manufacture ATM, will be going in to the store of purchase tomorrow to see what they have to say..    


Let me know the outcome! I have the same issue =(

kidinspace
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IMG_20141102_152415.jpgI've had my phone for about a month a decided to use it under water, it was submerged in fresh water for about 10 minutes and now I have condensation behind both camera lenses and the power button does not work, everything else appears to work ok.

Waiting for it to dry out before I find out if anything isn't working.

kidinspace
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Trying to force as much air as i can through the phone now, only thing not working is the power button.

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Oais
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I've had the exact same issue. The z3 is definitely less waterproof then the z1. The issue is condensation / fog that seaps into the camera.
oais1
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I've had / have exact same issue with z3. Even if the phone gets splashed from rain, fog and condensation will build up within the device and cause other malfunctions like charging will no longer work.

The z1 yes, is more waterproof but still prone to issues relating to water. I'm sadly a z1, z3 and z2 even purchaser. I was constantly given hope of a better device year on year.