Flip Video Underwater Case for Select Flip Ultra and Flip UltraHD Video Cameras

I bought this in hopes of using it for an upcoming scuba dive trip with mixed results. As others have said, make sure the gasket is clean and free of hair and sand before shutting the case. This worked great at shallow depths with very clear videos and even decent sound. However, at somewhere around 10 feet deep and deeper, the water pressure was too great and the camera would either zoom by itself or all of the buttons would just not work except the power button. This is probably because they were all being pressed at the same time by the water pressure.That being said, inspired by another reviewer, I was able to take it down to depths of 45 feet or so with no leaks, but if it wasn't going to work at 10 feet, it sure didn't at 45 feet. I'm returning it and getting another in the hopes that it will work at least 30 feet deep for me as it did for him.If you are just using it to snorkel or play in the pool, this case is amazing and a lot of fun. Scuba divers, you won't ruin your camera but you might not get any video either.

Two days before leaving on a Caribbean cruise I was surfing around on Amazon and discovered this case. I quickly read all the reviews and decided it was a must have. My family and I would be spending most of our time in/around the pool, at various beaches, on water slides and snorkling (no scuba) so having a waterproof and sand-proof case was important.From a purchasing standpoint I called around to local retailers but no one stocked this item so I decided to order from Amazon and pay for 2-day shipping with Saturday delivery. To my suprise I received the item the next day so thanks to Amazon for gettingt it out so quickly!As for the case - I was already familiar with how to use & care for underwater housings but I felt the included instructions were pretty brief. As noted one spec of sand or a single piece of hair can prevent the case from sealing and destroy your Flip - and that would suck! Provided you take your time and ensure the seal and gasket is perfectly clean you should not have any problems. Others suggested that when you first get your case you should put a piece of tissue paper inside and try submerging in a sink, bathtub, etc to make sure you have no leaks from a manufacturing defect. Thats a great idea since just a few drops of water is enough to ruin your camera.The case itself seems well constructed and as other reviewers have noted you do have to remove the original strap from your Flip to get the camera to fit inside. This case comes with another locking wrist strap which worked fine even while swimming and going down water slides so no concerns there. I personally kept the Flip in the waterproof cases the entire vacation except for charging the batteries and downloading videos. When recording on land the sound in a little muffled/softer while in the case so if sound quality is that important you might want to take it out. Its also much bulkier in the case so its not going to fit as easily in your pocket. Aside from being waterproof it was comforting to know that my Flip was protected from sand as well while at the beach.While snorkeling I was very impressed with the quality of the picture and sound. As with any camera, photographing with the light/sun from behind you will illuminate your subjects so it pays to swim around to get the best shot - especially while underwater. While submerged the lens is crystal clear. When you come out of the water you may have a few drops on the lens that will show up in your videos on land so just wipe of blow them off to keep it from distorting the picture.I had the Flip down to about 8 feet and did not have any issues with the buttons getting depressed as other reviews had reported. I'm not sure I'd take it scuba diving past 25-30' despite being rated for that depth but others have indicated it worked just fine. Overall I'm extremely pleased with this case and wish I had bought one sooner. If your family or friends like water oriented activities this is a great way to safely capture those memories.

I bought this for my Flip Ultra HD. Of course I was nervous to try it because Flip Cameras cannot be fixed, just basically trashed and replaced. If you ruin your camera, the movies don't really come off too easily either.So, I used this on a cruise vacation. The camera was protected and it worked well with the case. The only two issues I found is that the sound is somewhat muffled, and if you don't hang onto it, this will sink to the bottom of the ocean. One small grain of sand or hair could break the seal too, so be very careful.I like having the option though to use my camera in the water/rain if necessary. Now though, you can get fully waterproof cameras that are just as good as the flip, so I wonder if this is sort of old news...Either way, it is kind of cool. Just be careful because the plastic scratches easily!

I bought this case for our upcoming trip to Maui. We already have an underwater digital camera with video capabilities, but I really wanted to be sure that our Flip Ultra HD 8g didn't suffer the cruel effects of water. And, I know this to be true, water WILL kill a Flip! My first one went through a full wash cycle. It's now my toddler's toy camera.Our first test was the pool. It worked just fine while being splashed on by an enthusiastic 23 month old as he swam for the first time. The next test was filming his little feet kick underwater. Another success!Since then, we've taken it in the pool several more times as well as to the beach. As per the instructions, it never was closed with any hair, sand, etc on the seal. Nor was it closed when it was still wet.It is a PERFECT fit for our Ultra HD 8g. All of the buttons function properly. Everyone who sees it says it's the coolest thing they've seen.The ONLY design flaw I've found (and it didn't affect this review or rating) is that it doesn't float. But, if you use the wrist strap that's included, you shouldn't have any issues with losing your camera.I think the best advice I'd give is if you don't see any water inside after you've tested it under water, DON'T open it up to check. That just compromises the seal you've made. If you drop it in the sand, or carry it with sandy hands, wash the case before you open it to take the camera out. Anything you can do to keep debris off the seal will make your experience with this case as positive as ours.The price on Amazon was the best I could find. Plus, with Amazon's return policy, I was comfortable making the purchase online.Overall, I'd give this product a label as "one of my favorites!"