VehoVCC-A002-WPC MUVI Waterproof Case for MUVI and MUVI Pro Micro Camcorders
A**Y
Just add water.......
Initial thoughts were that the case seems compact and robust. A nice looking clear polycarbonate sort of casing with what appears to be an optical glass front port. Not too heavy either.A silicon type rubber material forms the seal when the door is closed.The locking mechanisn has had some negative comments - but from what I can see it seems to do the job well. I have no reason to think it will break.Another comment I have read about this item refers to ensuring it is switched on before it goes into the case. OK, there is no way of sliding the on/off switch when it is in the case, so it does need to be turned on. But remember this unit will sit on standby for what, 250 hours? Turn it on, the blue light comes on - put it in the case, close the back and let the blue light go out. By pressing the button on top the blue light will show again, press it again and it goes into record and the green light comes on. Press it again and it stops recording, blue light comes on and then will revert back to standby. Turning it on before you put it in the case is not a problem - remember, it has a very long standby time when turned on and can be recording again from stanby without opening the case up.It states on the packaging it is waterproof to 20 metres.Bought this case for £14 or thereabouts - a good very buy for the Muvi.A little off subject now I know, but a little info on the MD-80, a very similar bit of kit to the Muvi camera...For those picking up the very similarly sized MD-80 video camera, this case is too small. The size differences in the Muvi and the MD-80, however small, makes this unsuitable for the MD-80, although with some alteration it MIGHT take it).
D**M
Weatherproof
I am a diver and used to underwater filming. I bought this for essentially weatherproofing the camera on land - so, I cannot comment on its use at depth.1/ You lose most/all of the sound2/ It is well made but you must be careful with the clasp (as others have found). DO NOT USE FORCE. Close the case with thumb and finger and hold firmly closed. THEN ease the clasp over and shut. To open, hold it closed and ease open the clip. DO NOT USE THE CLIP AS A LEVER!3/ You cannot open the case with the head clip in place
M**N
They are not great. Initially I was usung the gator clip but ...
waterproof case seems solid enough. I use it daily. My only gripe would be the attachements for fitting. They are not great. Initially I was usung the gator clip but noticed that over a 20 minute cycle I had to re-attach it 3 times as it was slipping off. The helmet attachment is also pretty poor. I don't have a flat portion on my cycle helmet so it kept sliding back and taking great video of the sky. I resolved this with some blu-tak but it's not an ideal solution.
F**A
Most of it seems indestructible, but...
I'm guesing the clear part is polycarbonate, and this has held for something like ten years (still in good condition). The black plastic parts (latch and glass "holder") cracked in the begining, so back then i made some aluminium substitutes, and those are virtually eternal. It was pretty watertight, but to be honest I never used it underwater, just attached to various offroad vehicles under rain and frequent water/mud splashes.
P**2
Worth while
Great little add ons, the waterproof case you have to be a little careful, and squeeze the lid closed to prevent the hinge being strained but as long as you know that I have had no problems at all. Only draw back is getting to the on and off when in the case, you cant so it has to be opened and closed to operate
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