>
> I'll look into the desiccant tubes.  A small section of
> folded "maxi-pad" installed in the bottom of the housing also
> seems to help the problem you described and offers a bit of
> protection for minor leaks.  Keeping the camera out of the
> sun and in a dunk bucket completely eliminates the problem,
> regardless of whether it's  fresh or salt water that the
> camera is soaking in.  (I travel with a REI collapsible
> bucket)  However, a salt water dunk means no opening the
> housing between dives!  I also put a synthetic chamois in the
> bottom of the water filled bucket to cushion the bumps on the
> ride out and back.
>
> Best
> Russ
>
One of the dessicant tubes lasted 3 days before it turned pinkish
indicating saturation. Probably needed a longer safety stop.  There are
10 in a pack so I am good for this trip anyway.  Going to cook cochinita
on July 4. Interested?