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- Waterproof underwater housing usable up to 16.4' (5.0 m)
- Meets standard requirements for JIS (Japan Industrial Standards) IPX8 at 0.5 water pressure (underwater 5.0m), tested for 30 minutes
- Has port for lenses 2.0" (50mm) to 6" (150mm) long
- UV coating polycarbonate on the lens for clear pictures
- Ideal for taking pictures in the rain, at the beach, or on the ski slopes
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Product Description
The DICAPac WP-S10 Waterproof Case will protect your SLR camera when you are using it at the beach, swimming, kayaking, skiing, fishing, sailing, snorkeling or diving. This is a PVC vinyl housing with a polycarbonate lens. It can be used with SLR cameras. The housing meets JIS IPX8 requirements for underwater usage.
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73 of 74 people found the following review helpful
This case was a birthday gift and I must admit to some trepidation when submerging a Canon 5D body and 24-105 lens for the first time. Of course, the instructions advise testing the case first, which I did in the bathtub. It was bone dry inside, so I took the plunge with my camera inside. Here are my first underwater shots taken while snorkeling in the Crystal River of Florida: http://garyjean.zenfolio.com/p644207162
I set the camera up for "dummy mode" so that I wouldn't have to fiddle with controls. The shutter release was easy to operate. I could not get the zoom ring to turn, but it didn't really matter because wide angle was best for underwater shots anyway. A zoom lens left at wide angle, or a wide angle prime lens would be best.
The case seals at two points. A UV coated polycarbonate lens screws on to the case over the camera lens. At the top, you seal the case like a zip-lock baggie, then fold a flap over several times like a dry bag. This seals with velcro. Finally, a large velcro flap folds over the smaller flap. I would say that the case is more likely to leak from a puncture than from the seals.
It was difficult to see through the viewfinder with a dive mask on, so I mainly just pointed the camera at my subjects. Another reason why wide angle is the way to go.
I had no issues with the lens fogging, but some small packs of silica gel in the case to absorb humidity might be worth a try.
I think this case works about as well as one could hope at this low price point. I will test it before every use. Long term durability remains to be seen, but it seems as well made as any dry bag.
A separate flash would be nice, but that would require a big bucks case. In clear water, plenty of light transmits to the 10 feet depth I was shooting in.
In addition to underwater shooting, I will use this case to protect my camera while shooting from my kayak in rough water conditions. Of course, you could also use it in the rain. The downside is very limited ability to set your camera controls.
Overall, I can recommend this case for the person who only wants to shoot under water occasionally and who can't justify the expense of a dedicated hard case. I have no experience with waterproof point and shoot cameras, so that might also be a way to go.
I set the camera up for "dummy mode" so that I wouldn't have to fiddle with controls. The shutter release was easy to operate. I could not get the zoom ring to turn, but it didn't really matter because wide angle was best for underwater shots anyway. A zoom lens left at wide angle, or a wide angle prime lens would be best.
The case seals at two points. A UV coated polycarbonate lens screws on to the case over the camera lens. At the top, you seal the case like a zip-lock baggie, then fold a flap over several times like a dry bag. This seals with velcro. Finally, a large velcro flap folds over the smaller flap. I would say that the case is more likely to leak from a puncture than from the seals.
It was difficult to see through the viewfinder with a dive mask on, so I mainly just pointed the camera at my subjects. Another reason why wide angle is the way to go.
I had no issues with the lens fogging, but some small packs of silica gel in the case to absorb humidity might be worth a try.
I think this case works about as well as one could hope at this low price point. I will test it before every use. Long term durability remains to be seen, but it seems as well made as any dry bag.
A separate flash would be nice, but that would require a big bucks case. In clear water, plenty of light transmits to the 10 feet depth I was shooting in.
In addition to underwater shooting, I will use this case to protect my camera while shooting from my kayak in rough water conditions. Of course, you could also use it in the rain. The downside is very limited ability to set your camera controls.
Overall, I can recommend this case for the person who only wants to shoot under water occasionally and who can't justify the expense of a dedicated hard case. I have no experience with waterproof point and shoot cameras, so that might also be a way to go.
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Hard shell cases cost thousands of dollars but give you full control. This bag is a little more than a Benjamin, and gives you almost no control over the camera.
It is hard to look through the viewfinder and virtually impossible to change any settings. So you'll have to set the camera to P-mode (or "automatic") and hope for the best. Even then you'll have to press the glass window against the lens to prevent vignetting. Dicapac is suggesting the existence of lens adapter rings (which would fix the position of the glass window against the front element) but I have not seen those yet.
So, despite all the shortcomings, four stars? Yes, because for a very small amount this bag WILL allow you to use your SLR under water. Although rated for something like 20' I would not try it out that deep, but I felt perfectly safe using it in a pool. Once the sealing is properly closed the camera is perfectly safe and I sense that the recommendation in the manual to test the bag in a bathtub (with a tissue inside the bag instead of a camera) is more to test the user's ability to close the bag properly (it is a bit tricky) than anything else.
Do not expect a perfect product - you will start to appreciate the specialized hard shells when using this. But it is still a great opportunity to use an SLR under water and for that I think it offers great value.
It is hard to look through the viewfinder and virtually impossible to change any settings. So you'll have to set the camera to P-mode (or "automatic") and hope for the best. Even then you'll have to press the glass window against the lens to prevent vignetting. Dicapac is suggesting the existence of lens adapter rings (which would fix the position of the glass window against the front element) but I have not seen those yet.
So, despite all the shortcomings, four stars? Yes, because for a very small amount this bag WILL allow you to use your SLR under water. Although rated for something like 20' I would not try it out that deep, but I felt perfectly safe using it in a pool. Once the sealing is properly closed the camera is perfectly safe and I sense that the recommendation in the manual to test the bag in a bathtub (with a tissue inside the bag instead of a camera) is more to test the user's ability to close the bag properly (it is a bit tricky) than anything else.
Do not expect a perfect product - you will start to appreciate the specialized hard shells when using this. But it is still a great opportunity to use an SLR under water and for that I think it offers great value.
49 of 53 people found the following review helpful
I bought one of these to take on a snorkelling trip. Despite having tested it repeatedly, it developed a leak around the lens ring the first time I used it in salt water, ruining my brand new $2000 camera. I would recommend either a $500 digital point and shoot, or a $1500 hard case underwater housing. This item simply isn't worth the risk. It may ruin your camera and your trip.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great for the price - no leaking, but camera controls unusable in the...
First and foremost, if you're going to be taking your camera gear into the water, you should probably insure it prior to doing so. Read more
Published 1 month ago by LMH
Trying it before buying a professional housing
I am a professional photographer. I bought this one before buying a professional housing, because I was waiting for the nikon d800 and then buy the housing for it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sergio Izquierdo
So far so good...
I've only used it twice so far. I'm happy though! The photos turned out great and the bag was easy to use. Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. Stenz
difficult, bulky, not camera specific
I bought this camera housing for a 'swim with the manatees' trip. After weighing the options of a point and shoot camera/hard shell housing I DIDN'T know vs. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rhonda Gaines
Poorly constructed!!
The velcro closure simply separated from the bag on first time closing and then opening it! Absolutely no abuse or rough handling! Complete unrepairable closure failure! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Glp
a little clumsy-but works!
even for the heftier cannon 5d this bag is a little clunky and hard to maneuver but it works! i trust it enough to put my 5d in it so... Read more
Published 6 months ago by ivy
Does what it's made for
The pros - It's simple, light and waterproof and works for simple sub-surface photography. Even the flash works through a clear part of the bag. Read more
Published 6 months ago by John V. Adamski
A $100 waterproof bag
I bought this case for my Canon Rebel t1i camera to shoot while snorkeling. It did not leak. But it is a hassle to operate and point to the objects. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Grapesh
Great protection for the price
I was booked to do Set Photography in the Rockies and after learning that the first two weeks we were shooting along/in a stream and it would be raining I decided to buy this... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Eye Behold
Niagara Falls Can't Penetrate
I had purchased a smaller one of these two years ago, but didn't have the white water I thought I might so I never could tell if it was waterproof. Read more
Published 8 months ago by A. Cline
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