How should buyers read action camera waterproof ratings?

Short answer

Read the depth, the rating and the configuration together. In the Heryn AC series, the AC08 and AC08 Pro are rated IP68 with 30m depth and the AC09 IP68 with 20m depth (all manufacturer-stated); confirm whether the rating applies to the body or requires the waterproof case for the model you order.

In detail

IP68 describes dust and immersion protection under test conditions; the depth figure beside it is the manufacturer's stated working depth. The two numbers answer different questions, and neither replaces asking about the configuration: some cameras are waterproof as a body, others only inside a case.

The AC09 is described as a waterproof body design, while the AC08 kit includes a separate waterproof case among its mounts. For water-sports retail this distinction changes both the listing text and the returns conversation, so get it in writing via RFQ.

Also plan around batteries: the AC series ships with two 1350mAh batteries, and runtime is up to 5 hours for the AC08 platform and up to 3 hours for the AC09 (manufacturer-stated) — relevant for dive and surf day trips.

Key specifications

AC08 / AC08 Pro	IP68, 30m (manufacturer-stated)
AC09	IP68, 20m (manufacturer-stated), waterproof body
Batteries	Two 1350mAh batteries (AC series)

Use scenarios

Snorkeling and surfing
Pool and beach family recording
Rain and trail use

Procurement tips

Confirm body-vs-case waterproofing per model in writing
Ask for the test standard behind the rating
Keep manufacturer-stated wording in your own product pages

Next step

Send your model list, market and quantities to Simiai Technology at hemingwang@simiai.top or WhatsApp +86 130 7787 8567, and we will confirm pricing, documentation and availability via RFQ.