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Protect your Canon PowerShot digital
camera while swimming or snorkeling with the DiCAPac WP-410 underwater
camera case. Offering a guaranteed waterproof performance up to 16 meters deep, the case is perfect for anyone who wants to take pictures of tropical fish, coral, and other underwater wonders. The transparent, flexible case is made of thick, high-grade vinyl, with a UV-coated polycarbonate lens cover that allows customers to take clear pictures in virtually any conditions. Plus, the unbreakable lens cover is coated with three layers–a UV coating, a scratch-resistant coating, and a water-repellent coating–so your camera lens stays safe in almost any environment. Best of all, the Roll & Velcro zipper closure system offers two levels of protection to keep your case completely watertight. Whether you’re shooting in a downpour or photographing a shrimp from an underwater vantage point, the WP-410 steps to the plate. As a bonus, the camera case floats on water should you accidentally drop it from a boat.
The waterproof case was tested in 2 underwater locations. |
Waterproof Simulation Test
DiCAPac camera cases were tested in two underwater locations: a 5-meter diving pool in Korea and at Sapang Beach in the Philippines, where it was mounted 18 meters beneath the water. At 5 meters, the camera performed perfectly, with all functions performing just as designed. It was more difficult to operate the manual camera controls at over 10 meters, because high water pressure was strong-arming the case. However, the case remained completely waterproof throughout. The waterproof tests indicate that the camera is protects from water, snow, rain, sand, and dust in daily life, but also functions well at the beach and in the pool.
The underwater case is compatible with the following Canon PowerShot digital cameras: SD100, SD110, SD200, SD300, SD400 SD430, SD450, SD600, SD630, SD750, SD770is, SD790is, SD800is, SD870is, SD1000, and SD1100.
Product Description
The DiCAPac WP-410 is an all-weather vinyl case for compact digital cameras (with short zoom lenses) that lays nearly flat for storage and is totally waterproof up to 16 feet (5 meters) deep! Constructed from thick, high-grade vinyl with a UV-coated polycarbonate lens cover, the DiCAPac is designed to keep your camera clean and moisture-free in almost any environment. The patented “Roll & Velcro” zipper closure system provides two levels of protection to keep your case completely watertight, while the clear panels and flexible material allows you to maintain complete control over all your camera’s functions. Best of all, the DiCAPac is extremely lightweight and can be tucked away in a pocket or small bag, making it by far the most convenient option for complete all-weather protection for your digital camera, not to mention the most affordable!
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I bought the product for my families first-time snorkeling/kayaking/beach outing last month. It was used with a Canon SD1000. The product was durable and kept the camera dry. Clarity of the photos was good, no visible haze on the pictures from the cover (either above of below the water). There was only one concern. While the lens opening was quite large – it was still important to position the camera carefully so that the black color is not vignetting the images on one side (maybe the 1000 is smaller than some of the other cameras it can accept). After a few shots I got the hang of it. My 14 year old daughter also didn’t seem to have a problem after a few shots.
Using it on the beach eliminated the worry of sand in the mechanism.
We got a lot of shots we couldn’t otherwise have taken without purchasing a $279 waterproof Olympus. Lets face it – you’re taking a computer under the water. Some photos were VERY nice.
I was very happy with the decision and would recommend this to anyone who has occasional needs or just doesn’t want to buy a new camera.
I bought this last month for a trip to Belize and Guatamala. My first use was on a river cave tubing trip, so it only got wet off and on, but took great pictures. I was hesitant when I went snorkling at the reef off of Belize, but WOW, I was able not only to take pictures, but able to switch over to video on my camera. It’s not easy with the plastic, but it can be done. You can also see the screen on your camera when you are taking pictures. We went snorkling twice and I was in the water for a few hours, great product. My camera was safe and DRY all the time, no leakage.
I was a little skeptical at first, based on some of the negative reviews, but figured this case was worth a try for the price. I tested it out with some clothing first, and everything came out dry. Then I tested my camera in the sink, and it worked great. I took this case with me to Panama and used it while snorkeling, kayaking, and white water rafting, and the pictures came out great. If you keep your display on, then you can see if your pictures will have the black ring around them and you can reposition the camera accordingly. I am very happy with this case, because without it, I couldn’t capture the experiences of my trip. I advise you to hold the case upside down, as if the camera is going to drop out (when you open it), or else your camera will get wet. However, if you read the directions first, you won’t make this mistake.