Waterproof Camera Cases: IP67 Protection Explained
Waterproof camera cases with an IP67 rating keep gear dry when submerged in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes and are fully sealed against dust. Eylar camera hard cases achieve this with a gasket-sealed lid and a pressure equalization valve, so the camera casing inside stays dry through rain, spray, and rough weather in transit.
Are aluminium camera cases better than polymer hard shells?
Aluminium camera cases offer a rigid metal shell, but most lack an IP-rated waterproof gasket. A molded polymer camera case hard shell like Eylar's combines crushproof strength with an IP67 waterproof and dustproof seal and typically weighs less than a comparable camera case aluminium build — stronger camera case protection for wet, dusty, or airline travel.
What is the best hard case for a DSLR camera?
The best camera hard case for a DSLR pairs a crushproof IP67 waterproof shell with pluck-and-pull foam shaped to your kit. A body with two or three lenses fits a mid-size case; multi-body loadouts suit a larger rolling case DSLR shooters can lock with TSA-accepted padlocks and fly checked without worry.
Do these cases fit point and shoot cameras?
Yes. Compact sizes work as camera cases for point and shoot cameras and small digital cameras, with the same IP67 seal and customizable foam as larger sizes. Unlike a soft camera cover case or padded cam case, the rigid shell cannot be crushed in a packed bag, trunk, or checked suitcase.
Why choose hard camera cases over a soft camera bag?
Hard camera cases use a rigid, impact-resistant shell that shields gear from crushing, drops, and stacking loads a padded hard case camera bag cannot absorb. A durable camera case with an IP67 gasket also seals out water and dust — protection that soft camera cases for digital cameras do not provide, in the field or in checked luggage.
What makes a good waterproof camera case for travel?
A waterproof camera case for travel is a hard shell camera case with a gasket-sealed IP67 lid, hasps that accept TSA-accepted padlocks, and a pressure equalization valve for altitude changes on flights. Pluck-and-pull foam holds a camera body, lenses, and accessories immobile — a hard case for camera gear that flies checked without worry.