Digital Waterproof Camera Source

Ives :

Took it down to about 80ft with no issues. I did do a test dive with it first to make sure it didn’t leak. I do recommend buying some delicatessens (sp?) I used it once without, and when I put it down is some cooler water I noticed some condensation. Use the silicon like the instructions say. Just be careful and keep the seal clean and you shouldn’t have an issue!

Love this thing! Must have for a G11

Maloney :

I purchased this case for my new Canon G11 and had used it for 7 days on a 14 day dive trip, cleaning and greasing the o-ring after each dive. On the 8th day, I noticed some drops of water on the inside of the case during a dive. I brought it up and took it straight to the dive table to dry and open it. I found 4 drops of water on the inside and a fine mist. I thoroughly dried and cleaned it and put it in a tank of water without the camera and found that it again had a few drops of water inside. So I discontinued the use during the rest of my dive trip. I got home today and called Canon and was told there is no warranty. They did finally tell me to mail it in to them and they would take a look at it, but may not be able to do anything about it. They also told me that no one has ever had a problem with this case, but as I looked on this page, I noticed there are others with problems and they have also called them in. So my faith in Canon products went downhill quickly. I had never had a Canon but after many recommendations decided to try this product and may truly regret it now.

Andrew :

I wish I had purchased this a few years ago when I went backpacking around Europe. I wasted money on 4 disposable point and shoot cameras for underwater use, and only ONE picture turned out. The benefits of having your own digital camera outweighs the cost of this unit. If you take a picture underwater, you can delete it, as this case allows you to use all the controls on the camera. And, you have a nice big screen to look at instead of a optical viewfinder.

First, this case is made for your specific model. If you don’t know what WP-DCxx model you need, go to Canon’s website to look it up. But, DONT BUY IT ON THERE! I spent [...] bucks less on Amazon’s site than I would have buying it directly from Canon.

I purchased this for use in a week for my honeymoon, so I haven’t used it submerged in deep ocean water. However, I’ve soaked it in water and tried it under streaming water and it works great. I don’t think you’ll really need the silicone grease if you’re not submerging it, though.

From my research, I heard that the unit may fog a little due to the heat of the camera and cold ambient water. I’ve read/heard of a few tips that can mitigate this. First, you can put some anti-fog on the interior glass by the camera lens. Another clever way around fog is to a desiccant packet in the case when using it. (Don’t put a huge one, but one of those packets that comes with electronics or some condiments. Problem solved.

You may also want to purchase the weight set so the unit doesn’t float underwater. It comes with a bunch of plates to screw onto the bottom of this unit to achieve neutral buoyancy. The set is kind of expensive, but from previous experience, it makes for a much more pleasant dive.

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All in all, this is a great unit. Recommended for parents that want to take pictures of their kids in the pool, people who love to snorkel and dive, and beach bums who want to protect their cameras from sand.

**** UPDATE ****

I just returned from my trip. This thing is awesome. I took at least 200 pictures and nearly all of them turned out great. They definitely fogged a bit when I was in the ocean. So, definitely use the desiccant packs or some sort of anti-fog. I ended up leaving my camera in the case, regardless of beach, pool, ocean. The the ability to see your viewfinder is great, and you get the advantage using it to take video. If you are on the beach or the ocean, definitely wash out the yellow gasket if you open it. Its amazing how sand gets into everything, but if you rinse it out, take out the yellow gasket and clean it, you will have no problems. A definite 5 star product.

Gaja :

I have had great luck with this case. Used it two years back to back and no issues at all with leaks or anything. Make sure you read the instructions and store it properly (not closed), so that it keeps pressure off the seal. Otherwise, lube it up occasionally to keep the rubber seal from getting dry and you have no problems.

Lobbins :

Can’t see blank without viewfinder shade esp in bright sun on ocean. Anyone know if a shade exists for this WP-DC17 case?

Or an attachable shade or other WP kit, or housing kit for the WP-DC17? Does the WP-DC1 model have a viewfinder shade and will a SD-870 ISO fit in it?

Aster :

I bought this for a recent trip to Aruba. I used it while snorkeling, while in the pool and just hanging out at the beach. I was a little nervous because if the case leaked I would be out a great camera, but it works like a charm! You can’t even tell that the picture was taken with the case on, except for the occasional water drop that might show up.
It’s also great to use while on the beach so that you can be sure sand doesn’t get into the lenses.
The only thing I’m not a fan of is the attachment needed for when you use flash. I didn’t use it at all so it wasn’t a big issue. But I found that if that attachment was pushed all the way in, it was really hard to get it off. I tried it and was afraid I would have to break it. I eventually did and will be careful not to have it too tight. If you use flash though, you will need it. The shape of the case is a little weird so if you don’t use the attachment you’ll get shadowing in the corner. Wish they’d thought of that, little annoying to deal with, but doubt they will make another, since it’s only made for one specific camera.
But this is a great product! Works great. It’s a little expensive but if you want good underwater pictures I think it’s worth it.

Fesler :

Other reviewers have noted that this waterproof case provides access to all control input on the S90, except for the rotation of the rear control wheel. While many of the features that can be invoked by the rear control wheel can be accessed in other ways, there are some features that _require_ rear wheel access, and that you should be aware of before enclosing the camera.

For example, on land, I had toyed with the video mode, where turning the rear wheel cycles between the three video options – standard, color accent, and color replacement. Without realizing it, I had left it on the color accent mode. After enclosing the camera in the case and taking into the water, I turned the mode-selection knob to video, and was stuck in color accent mode. I couldn’t find a way to the video back to standard mode, no matter what menus I looked in.

Just an FYI – before the camera goes into the case, be sure to adjust the rear-wheel-controlled-settings to where you want them, because you can’t replicate all the functionality of that wheel with the controls accessible through the case.

Otherwise, a great case, and highly recommended.

Everitt :

I used the housing to make several movies and pictures in the swimming pool with the kids and they love the results as much as I do. The build quality seems very good to me, and even the operation all of the camera’s features (except for the dial on the back of the camera, which is not a real issue to me) is extremely easy.
The lens glass is coated and my first impression is that it does not loose a lot of light compared to regular camera shots without the housing. Also water drips of easily from the coating, so out of water pictures are hardly disturbed by water drops on the housing lens.
I have not tested the housing to depth and I did not plan to do so. I just want to use it for swimming pool/beach use or snorkeling at max. And for that it is a lot of fun and adding an extra dimension to making pictures.
Regarding the price, it is difficult to say if it is really worth it. I can imagine that for snorkeling or diving this is a very good and price worthy alternative to more professional and more expensive solutions. For beach and swimming pool use it is a lot of money, but for me personally I have great new type of pictures and videos of my kids now that I normally would never have. My kids love watching them. So for me – in terms of creating new type of memories – it is definitely worth it and the housing is a cool thing to have.

Ibarra :

Takes wonderful pictures and videos, easy to download to computer and view, underwater case works great, great value!

Irving :

To use the dial all you need to do is hold down the “S” button and then press left or right (macro/flash)buttons and you are done… this is the way you can use the dial function with the camera inside the case!!!!!

I just wanted to add this information because i read on the other reviews everyone was complaining about not being able to use the dial function… the case is 100% a go!!!