Canon AKT-DC1 Accessory kit for Canon D10 Digital Underwater Camera

by Canon

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001TDL3W6
• Item model number: AKT-DC1
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Canon Accessory for D10 Includes Shoulder/Neck Straps Carabiner Strap Soft Case SC-DC70 Front Cover Set (Orange, Camoflauge, & Gray) Hexagon Bolt & Wrench

Customer Reviews

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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Product, but way over priced., August 14, 2009

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Bender (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon AKT-DC1 Accessory kit for Canon D10 Digital Underwater Camera (Electronics)

I bought this accessory pack for my D10 shortly after I bought the camera from Amazon. I tried surfing with the wrist strap that comes with the D10, and it just did not work out very well. I really needed a strap that wrapped around my chest so that I could free up my hands, and at the same time secure my camera. I broke down and purchased this kit (somewhere else cheaper) because I really needed a solution.

Let me say that the quality of the rope attachments are very good. They are extremely strong and can take a lot of abuse from scraping and being submerged in water. I mostly use the strap with the small carabiner on it because you can adjust the length. It is also nice to be able to attach the ends of the rope to any corner of the camera, making it more comfortable to wear.

Now when I am out surfing or snorkeling, I am able to wrap it around my chest, adjust it so its snug, and I am on my way. I have used it successfully in this manner for months, and really happy with this setup.

I wish they would really lower the price on this kit, because every Canon D10 owner should have one. There is no way ropes or faceplates cost this much to manufacturer. So come on Canon, stop gouging people.

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Necessity, September 16, 2009

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Lo-Yi Chan "csharp" (New York City) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon AKT-DC1 Accessory kit for Canon D10 Digital Underwater Camera (Electronics)

Canon calls this an Accessory Kit. I call it a Neccesity Kit. Here's why. The Canon D10 is much too big to fit in a pants or shirt pocket. So where do you keep it if you want quick access? A gadget bag or a purse would work, except the D10 is meant for use in wet conditions like splashing around the pool or snorkeling. So this kit has several straps to secure the camera for exactly such activities. While kayaking, I attach one end of a strap to one corner of the D10, thread the strap through my life preserver, then attach the other end to another corner of the D10. The D10 is available instantly for that fleeting image, yet is totally safe should I dump into the water. The strap can be easily tightened to hold the camera tight to the body for strenuous activities like surfing or skiing. The straps and the unique way they attach to the D10 are the essense of this kit.

The kit includes a soft camera bag and three different colored covers to spruce up your D10. These are truly accessories. These are of little use to me, but you might like them.

So why only four stars for something I find essential? Because of the high price. I think this kit is way overpriced and thus I knocked off a star. But I recommend it if you use your D10 as I do and can afford it.

IMPORTANT REVISION Oct 30, 2009. One of the straps, the one which you can adjust its length, is secured with a clip. THIS CLIP CAN SPONTANEOUSLY OPEN allowing the camera to fall. This happened to me twice whiie canoeing. Once,I held the camera over my head and this caused the strap to twist, openning the clip. Another time, I turned the camera to portrait mode and again twisted the strap and opened the clip. Each time the friction of the cord against my life preserver kept the camera from falling free. But it could easily have gone with the waves. DO NOT USE THIS STRAP unless you secure the clip permanently closed with duct tape. Alternatively, use the strap with no adjustment and no clip.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Pricey, but worth it if you don't want to loose the camera, July 7, 2009

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S. Sill (Burbank, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon AKT-DC1 Accessory kit for Canon D10 Digital Underwater Camera (Electronics)

I had to spend the money for one cable that was important for me to have. I was going to hawaii to do a ton of snorkling and I wanted the chest strap so I didn't have to worry about loosing my camera or the great pictures I was planning on taking.

I am majorly disapointed that you have to purchase everything to get one accessory that you want. However, the strap and the camera worked great. It is well worth the insurance policy of having this strap if you are snorkling in the water with this camera, but a darn shame they make you buy the rest of these worthless accessories for one good one. I guess I will have to ebay them!