Customer Reviews

Aquapac Mini Camera Case

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Waterproof cases are so expensive! (and heavy) We aren't divers, but spend lots of time outdoors in conditions hostile to electronics, skiing, hiking, fishing, at the beach, etc. In addition to water, dirty hands, sand, and dust are hazards.

This Aquapac performs as described, kept the camera (Canon A95) safe and dry despite immersion in swimming pool etc. The picture quality was unaffected, but flash doesn't work well due to internal reflections.

Well worth the price.

I read the other review on here and thought, "Nah, he just had bad luck." All the other reviews I read were very good, so I thought I'd give this a try for my trip to Maui. I tested the bag exactly as the instructions said.. I even squeezed it a tiny bit to look for bubbles. Everything looked great, so I popped my actual camera in there and went snorkeling yesterday.

On the plus side, my pictures turned out amazing. I had no idea it would work so much better than those awful disposable waterproof cameras. I have several shots of swimming along side a sea turtle that may be poster-worthy.

On the down side, after about 30 minutes I got out of the ocean and noticed a small puddle of water was INSIDE the bag! My camera was still on and working, so I was hopeful. But by the time I was back inside the hotel, things started looking bad. It refused to turn on at all. After a thorough drying, it will now power on, but the lens doesn't seem to move and there is an error code displayed. It keeps flashing a message telling me to power the camera off/on again. Nothing works.

I did not dive down below the surface at all. This leakage happened just from snorkeling along the surface, holding the camera only 1-2 feet underwater.

I highly recommend AGAINST getting this not-so-waterproof camera bag. But at $240, I can't see buying Canon's official waterproof case either. Maybe there just isn't a good solution here. Don't sacrifice your camera like I did though.

Now, to call and try to get it replaced under the guarantee...

I bought another pack from this company (BeltPac), and while I did test the pack as described in the instructions, the pack leaked when I used it in the sea, destroying my phone and my mp3 player. I contacted Aquapac, as they claim to have a warranty if the pack if used apropriately, but they refused to refund me the pack or the content that was destroyed (MP3 player + phone).

BEWARE WHEN YOU BUY ON OF THESE PACKS: EVEN IF YOU FOLLOW ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS, THE PACK MAY LEAK AND THE COMPANY WILL REFUSE TO REFUND YOU.
AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COST!

This little camera case (like other Aquapac cases) bills itself as waterproof. NOT SO. It if fine for using your inexpensive camera at the beach. It will protect from splashing, sand, salt, etc. BUT do not try submerging with this.

Real waterproof housings cost a bundle (sometimes more than the camera) for a reason. If water can find a way to get in, it will.

I have used this case -- perfectly happily -- with my rinky-dink digital camera around water. But without even submerging, water did get into the case. It is simply not waterproof -- nor is it designed to be. A simple visual examination told me before I ever used the case that it could not possibly be airtight or watertight. Again, no problem if all you want to do is splash around.

It goes without saying that the US government is not regulating terms like "waterproof" so Aquapac is free to say this without actually risking any legal liability.

it does its job. But it is to cumbersome to deal with underwater and the quality underwater is poor. it was good though in swimming pools, and generally when splashing about.

if you take care of it as recommended your camera wont be harmed in the slightest

Keeps camera dry but not geared towards taking a picture with the camera in it.

i really recomend this is so great
i used in every situations u can put inside a lake and the water doesnt come inside is really cool the photos are so clear is great

Waterproof Compact Camera Case Get the shot...even in the wettest conditions! "A Good Digital Camera is a Dry Digital Camera"

Length = 7.25 inches Width = 5.3 inches Maximum Circumference of Camera that will Fit = 10.43 inches

Digital Cameras and water don't mix. Aquapac's digital camera cases are completely waterproof and sand proof. The lens window is optically clear for crisp photos. The soft case is made of customized polymers that are bonded together using high frequency welding to keep the exterior flexible enough to snap shot after shot.

The digital camera is further protected by the quick open/close Aquaclip which completely seals out water. Just twist the thumb latches closed for a secure seal. Plus, if you drop the camera overboard, it will float

Features:
* Picture quality through the case is unimpaired
* 100% waterproof to 15ft/5m (dust and sand-proof too)
* Floats with your camera Inside
* You can use your camera or camcorder normally through the case
* Turns your camera into a waterproof camera