Diy (well sort of) shock proof, water proof camera hard case

[makan kotoran]

The last camera I had got smashed up while in the carry case I made..
so this is my attempt at a water proof carry case that will stop my camera getting smashed up.. I'm sure I'm not the first person to think of it, as it's really easy..
I used...
1 little plastic "Sistema" food container that you can rack from any super market.. if you buy them I think they are only 1 dollar for the smaller ones.. the bigger they get the more they are. but they are really solid.
styrene foam from a takeaway container I found on the road.
some fabric from pants I found.
the zip from the same pants.
and some glue.

First just make a pouch for the case that hangs off a belt.
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get yer container.
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and yer styrene foam
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make a stencil and cut out pieces of the foam and glue it into the container to make it all snug and protective and such.
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put yer camera in it. put it in the pouch, and away you go. I've tested it a bit, It can with stand me standing on it while wearing boots, it's fully water proof and floats.. but once the camera is outta the case it's vulnerable..

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[Dishka8643]

That is awesome, man. Definitely going to make one of those for my phone. Thanks for posting!

 

[Mouse]

very simple and logical idea. thanks for sharing!

 

[bailgun]