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 "Love it!" 2010-07-02
By Jamie Doran (Lakeland, Florida United States)
Awesome product. Just mess around with it a bit before going into the water. It is hard to tell what the buttons are if you aren't used to them once you are submerged. I got some fantastic pics and video-much better than I had anticipated. It even picked up sound underwater! For still pics I found the underwater setting to really help with color correction. Great price and solution for converting a good little camera into a pretty decent underwater camera as well. This will go on many trips with me!


 "Great underwater case" 2009-09-29
By Koveh Tavakkol
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.


 "Incredible picture quality!!!!!!" 2009-09-18
By rat912 (Chicago, IL)
This camera case was an invaluable asset to our honeymoon in French Polynesia. We got some amazing underwater pictures that just wouldn't have been the same with a throw-away underwater camera (which we used on a previous trip). The case is very easy to use and the picture quality was perfect. I was a little unsure if spending the money on this would be worth it to us, but it DEFINITELY was.


 "Awesome!" 2009-09-01
By D. Remensnyder
I bought this camera box to take on a recent cruise, and I am AMAZED at the picture quality! Wow what a neat box that is easy to use and very functional. Make your settings, stick it in the case and go. We went to StingRay City in Cayman, and have the best pictures of the rays! I am extremely satisfied with the product, and have recommended it to everyone I know. Worth the money!!!!!!


 "Phenomenal Product" 2009-06-25
By J. Tsai (Bellevue, WA)
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.


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