DicaPac WP300 Medium 160 X 105mm Waterproof Case
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Manufacturer: DICAPacModel: WP300
Color: Clear
Product features:
- Waterproof up to 5m deep water
- Clear photography using a Superclear PVC lens
- Designed for cameras with and without zoom lenses
- Meets standard reqirements for Japan Industrial Standards
Digital camera reviews of DicaPac WP300 Medium 160 X 105mm Waterproof Case
Digital camera Review: Survived 3 days of snorkeling and a shark adventure
Summary: 4 Stars
We just got back from Hawaii and this case survived 3 days of snorkeling and a shark adventure trip without letting in a drop of water. I'm glad that I got this instead of the hard plastic case which costs about 5 times more. During the snorkeling trips I used it mostly in shallow water with occasional dives to about 6-8 ft for closer shots and the case worked quite well. The shark adventure trip we went on was a good test as the sea was rough and we were being swept from one side of the cage to the other the whole time, I tried to keep the camera away from the bars but it still took a few hits, also the waves put a lot of pressure on the case and tension on its cord and they both passed the test. The picture quality: Underwater, pretty good, only problem is the occasional shade from the wall of the objective; Above water, good, 3/5, the droplets that remain on the surface right in front of the lens are hard to get rid of and create a problem, some of my pictures had areas that were blurry or foggy.
One major problem I have (hence 4 stars, not 5) is the difficulty of operating the wheel dial on my Canon SD700IS to switch between shooting modes. Because I don't want to damage the plastic case I don't use my fingernail to turn the wheel and it's pretty difficult to turn it in any other way, especially when you are underwater. Most of the time I just set it to scene mode and then use the push button to change the function mode from underwater to beach and then back, but sometimes I want to record movies for which I have to turn the wheel dial. A minor problem is the loose fit but that's due to the semi-universal sizing of the case and was to be expected. It is slightly larger than my SD700IS, not a perfect fit and sometimes when I turn on the camera the lens can't extend all the way because the camera is not positioned well in the case and it gives me lens error which goes away when I turn it off and then turn it back on.
So, would I recommend this product? I guess it depends on the camera that you are going to use it with. For Canon SD700IS (or any other similarly sized camera), yes, absolutely! Just be aware that you will not be able to use all the functions of your camera as easily as you would without the case.
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