Aquapac SLR Camera Case

by Aquapac

Product Details

• Item Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000TRM598
• Item model number: 455
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Don't take chances with your camera nor your memories. Protect them both from water, splash, even the salt air - protected inside an Aquapac waterproof case. Many customers think the case looks a little funny, but with just a little practice you'll be shooting photos in all kinds of conditions - without worry for your valuable SLR or DSLR camera. And did you know you can take pictures underwater, too? This 100% waterproof case will let you bring all the memories of your wet and wild vacation home with you. 100% waterproof to 15ft/5m (dust and sand-proof too). Your camera will float safely if dropped in the water. Designed to fit most SLR single lens reflex cameras with standard-sized lenses. Supplied with: Desiccant in order to absorb condensation in humid conditions. Fully-adjustable, detachable shoulder strap. Features: Designed with an optical quality external hard lens for excellent photos through the case. Waterproof Rating: 3-Submersible - Withstands submersions of 5m / 15ft for at least 30 minutes Suitable for swimming and snorkeling. Not designed for submersion beyond 5m / 15ft. Larger case to fit most popular SLR cameras. Floats safely if dropped in the water. Covered by the Aquapac 3-year warranty. 100% PVC-Free - 100% Recyclable. Suitable for use in all climates - case is fully functional between +122°F to -40°F Easier to operate the controls of your camera through the slightly thinner more malleable material.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Leaked on first use, drowned my camera, Aquapac Covered My Loss! YAY!, May 29, 2007

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Tryzub - See all my reviews

The Aquapac SLR case leaked on my first use snorkeling in Hawaii. I did the static underwater test as described in the manual before proceeding. The case does not leak if you hold it steady, or static, under water in the sink. The problem is the case failed when I took it out to the real ocean where there are waves and while swimming with it. I never had the camera more than two feet underwater. Aquapac states it is good to 15 feet.
I returned it to Aquapac and they initially refused to honor their warranty. The case and my camera were sent to England. Once it got to England I received a welcome email stating that not only would they pay for my case but Aquapac would pay for my camera.
I have received a check from Aqauapac for both the case and camera. Their warranty states that they are not responsible for the camera, however, they paid for it anyway. After initial trouble, Aquapac stood behind their product. Next time I would put a can of coke in the case and go snorkeling before putting a camera in for a real life test.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Product, March 23, 2009

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Lyra B. Hewitt "Bink" (Fort Worth, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aquapac SLR Camera Case (Personal Computers)

I've had this DSLR case for 3 years or so now. I use it everytime I go down the river and to the beach. It does tend to distort the edges of pictures and takes some of the crispness away from it as well but it's still miles away from using a disposable waterproof camera or any other waterproof on the market for that matter. You are unable to mainpulate the lense very well butit can be done and it's pretty easy, if you know your camera to use all of the other controls. I do not totally submerge mine b/c I'm just to wary of it leaking and ruining something that I'm not prepated to replace at the moment but I have left it in a puddle of water at the bottom of my kayak and it was just fine. I've also taken it out into the ocean a lot of times and just kind of hold it up when a wave comes but that's just me. I just want the shot that I could get otherwise. If I was going to actually dive I use my Fuji F40 with the diving case which isn't quite as nice but does a great job for total submerssion and it's my backup camera any other time as well. This is a good product that you can rely on and I have...several times.

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good investment, July 5, 2007

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Captainron042 "cap't" (Texas) - See all my reviews

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I thought I was going to invent these!

I just moved to the coast with my wife and daughter, and I try to never miss a photo oppertunity with my family. I was a bit wary, though, of taking my camera to the beach. If you don't drop it in the water, you still got to worry about saltwater residue on your hands, sand being blown around, or someone knocking onto the ground or kicking sand on it, even if it's in the case, it's pretty dangerous.

I looked around for waterproof cases. One, their highly expensive, and two, they didn't have one that was compatible with my camera. That's when I thought of taking a waterproof bag, cutting a round hole in it, then using waterproof glue to affix a lens of some sort to it. Two weeks into resaerching it, I found this. I can even take this underwater if I wanted to (up to 15 ft)!

It's easy to use, and has enough room for my Canon S3 IS and telescopic lens. Air trapped inside the bag with the camera keeps it floatable if you wanted to take it abord a boat. I was a little wary about the lens window, but it takes geat pictures with no noticable distortion.

This waterproof bag is a great investment for your camera!