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Summary: Mine leaked and ruined my camera
Review: After using the case on about 5 dives over the course of 11 months, it leaked. I read the instructions, followed all of the instructions carefully and it still leaked. And now my camera is ruined. I certainly learned my lesson and next time I will buy a specific underwater camera (but first I have to replace my digital camera that got ruined).
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Summary: Solid Product-Underwater YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN!
Review: I am an experienced scuba diver with some experience in underwater photography. I bought this housing on a lark, because I had the camera and wanted something small to take along when I wasn't diving for photography but wanted to take some snaps.*WITH THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS AND CHECKS* I found this case worked and was easy to use. I definitely recommend it. The warning is:
* TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS
* MAKE THE PROPER PRE-DIVE CHECKS
* YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN
* GET FLOODING INSURANCE OR DEAL WITH THE CONSEQUENCES I was advised from the beginning to take a course on underwater camera maintenance and use, and to get flooding insurance. I still accept that despite my best efforts, I'll get flooding. The insurance will protect me. You *cannot* assume that a manufacturer will warranty an underwater housing against leakage. It's not possible. Even a tiny bit of sand on an O-ring can cause a leak, and at 60 feet the leak will let in water at twice atmospheric pressure. Fancy underwater housings for $1000+ cameras are *not* warranted against flooding. Don't expect that a $170 housing will be. Don't blame manufacturers for your complete lack of knowledge and experience in a very specialized photographic discipline that most divers take years to learn. Get flooding insurance. Learn how to protect your camera. Test the housing. Ask other divers. The only possible limitation is that the rated depth is only 100 feet. But considering this housing is only $170, and an Ikelite pro-level housing is $500+, this little gem is a great deal.
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Summary: Beware of 7 Day waranty and terrible customer service
Review: I purchased the WP-DC700 underwater case for my A70 and followed the directions exactly, oiling the gasket and cleaning it after each use. It leaked and ruined my month old camera. Customer service was rude, blamed me and then tried to bargain with me to fix it for $190 instead of the $280 that they initially requested. The underwater case has a 7 DAY WARANTY and the camera is not covered for water damage. My father had a similar problem with his $1000 Nikon digital which just stopped working for no aparent reason, they claimed it was water damage and tried to bargain with him to buy a rebuilt one for $500. So beware of bad customer service. Canon's customer service has all bad unreasolved reviews at the Better business Bureau
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Summary: Works Great - Just don't use too much silicone!
Review: I purchased this housing to go with my S400 for a trip to the Great Barrier Reef. This was the first time I had used an underwater housing. My background: I have been diving for 12 years. Typically in diving - and especially when assembling equipment, you apply a liberal amount of silicone grease. Not too much, but plenty. With this housing, this method will cause leaks. However, if you use just a touch and evenly coat the O-ring with it until the O-ring is shiny - and make sure that there are no areas where you can actually see the silicon, only the shiny coating you shouldn't have a problem with leaks. Two other suggestions: One, you want to be sure that there are no small objects on the o-ring, even hair or fluff or that fine fabric stuff that kind of floats in the air. Two, you will want to assemble the camera and the housing in an airconditioned space before the dive to minimize the potential for fogging. Once assembled, leave it assembled until the battery runs out or you have another reason for removing the camera, as each time you seal the casing you risk a flood. Overall an excellent product that needs to be used with care, but that performs excellently (and is positively buoyant so it will float if you drop it over the side of the boat!).
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Summary: Works Great - Just don't use too much silicone!
Review: I purchased this housing to go with my S400 for a trip to the Great Barrier Reef. This was the first time I had used an underwater housing. My background: I have been diving for 12 years. Typically in diving - and especially when assembling equipment, you apply a liberal amount of silicone grease. Not too much, but plenty. With this housing, this method will cause leaks. However, if you use just a touch and evenly coat the O-ring with it until the O-ring is shiny - and make sure that there are no areas where you can actually see the silicon, only the shiny coating you shouldn't have a problem with leaks. Two other suggestions: One, you want to be sure that there are no small objects on the o-ring, even hair or fluff or that fine fabric stuff that kind of floats in the air. Two, you will want to assemble the camera and the housing in an airconditioned space before the dive to minimize the potential for fogging. Once assembled, leave it assembled until the battery runs out or you have another reason for removing the camera, as each time you seal the casing you risk a flood. Overall an excellent product that needs to be used with care, but that performs excellently (and is positively buoyant so it will float if you drop it over the side of the boat!).
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Summary: Good idea. Well made. No warranties or guarantees. Expense
Review: I recently bought this accessory for my S400. I didn't buy it from Amazon, but I should have since it's cheaper here. I was so excited to test it to make sure it doesn't leak before I put my expensive camera in it. I read the manual and filled the WP-dc800 with toilet paper for a test. I then stuck the camera housing into a sink full of water and let it soak for a while. I pressed all the well-built little buttons and levers underwater to make sure that every seal was water tight. When I took the item out and inspected it, everything checked out ok and the toilet paper was dry as a bone, just like I want my camera when I take this thing snorkeling later this summer. They ask a little much for this accessory and they don't offer any type of warranty with it at all. They warn you enough times in the manual not to let even a strand of hair interrupt the waterproof seal or it may leak on your camera, but they never tell you what to do if this item is faulty and floods your precious camera inside. I doubt Ill have any issues with it and it stood up to my tests at home. The WP-DC800 appears to be a solid product. I like how the buttons perfectly align to the buttons on the S400. Every feature is accessible while the housing is on your camera except, of course, removing the battery or CF card. The lens is double plated, anti-condensation glass. It attracts fingerprints like a magnet though. IT also comes with some sealant goop, a wrist strap and a cool Canon neck strap that shows the world how eccentric you are with your digital camera housing.
What I don't like about the WP-DC800 is the large part on the front that makes the item more huge than it has to be. This is for the added diffuser plate feature for your flash. It makes the WP-DC800 seems a little bulky
What I dont like about the WP-DC800 is the large part on the front that makes the item more huge than it has to be. This is for the added diffuser plate feature for your flash. It makes the WP-DC800 seems a little bulky. The realease to open the unit is a little hard to open. There is a push button that you hold while pulling on the top. I always fear that I might break the thing, but at least there is no worry that it will open underwater.
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Summary: Good idea. Well made. No warranties or guarantees. Expense
Review: I recently bought this accessory for my S400. I didn't buy it from Amazon, but I should have since it's cheaper here. I was so excited to test it to make sure it doesn't leak before I put my expensive camera in it. I read the manual and filled the WP-dc800 with toilet paper for a test. I then stuck the camera housing into a sink full of water and let it soak for a while. I pressed all the well-built little buttons and levers underwater to make sure that every seal was water tight. When I took the item out and inspected it, everything checked out ok and the toilet paper was dry as a bone, just like I want my camera when I take this thing snorkeling later this summer. They ask a little much for this accessory and they don't offer any type of warranty with it at all. They warn you enough times in the manual not to let even a strand of hair interrupt the waterproof seal or it may leak on your camera, but they never tell you what to do if this item is faulty and floods your precious camera inside. I doubt Ill have any issues with it and it stood up to my tests at home. The WP-DC800 appears to be a solid product. I like how the buttons perfectly align to the buttons on the S400. Every feature is accessible while the housing is on your camera except, of course, removing the battery or CF card. The lens is double plated, anti-condensation glass. It attracts fingerprints like a magnet though. IT also comes with some sealant goop, a wrist strap and a cool Canon neck strap that shows the world how eccentric you are with your digital camera housing.
What I don't like about the WP-DC800 is the large part on the front that makes the item more huge than it has to be. This is for the added diffuser plate feature for your flash. It makes the WP-DC800 seems a little bulky
What I dont like about the WP-DC800 is the large part on the front that makes the item more huge than it has to be. This is for the added diffuser plate feature for your flash. It makes the WP-DC800 seems a little bulky. The realease to open the unit is a little hard to open. There is a push button that you hold while pulling on the top. I always fear that I might break the thing, but at least there is no worry that it will open underwater.
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Summary: Excellent for novice divers
Review: I took my S500 on about 10 hours of dive time at (saltwater) depths of up to 25m without leaks or failures. Also, my case has seen many hours at swimming pools with the kids, and the layout is fairly intuitive (for those already familiar with their cameras).
I did have issues with condensation on some of my earlier dives, but later learned to be more careful to keep moisture out while changing batteries/memory cards.
I would highly recommend this case for anyone who already owns a compatible camera and plans to dive. I also recommend being properly trained in the maintenance and operation of your equipment.
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Summary: I love it!
Review: I was a little scared to try this out after reading some of the horror stories posted around the 'net about it leaking. . . . Well, just to be on the safe side, we got some insurance for our new S500, then stuck it in this housing and took it on multiple dives over a week. I'm happy to report that it worked flawlessly!!! Now I just need to save up for an underwater strobe. . . . .
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Summary: Case leaked on first use
Review: Made a very shallow dive with this case to take some pics of moorings, max depth 13 feet. The case leaked right away and canon initially told me they DO NOT WARRANTY these cases! I am still trying to get them to take care of this problem, but judging by what I have heard, they don't stand behind their products. Certainly not standing behind this one.
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