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61 of 61 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
High and Dry, June 6, 2008
With a pending 25th anniversary cruise, I searched the market for some way to take quality pictures underwater without risking my digital camera or investing in hundreds of dollars worth of equipment. My compromise was the Lewis N. Clark dry bag.
The bag is heavy-duty plastic, and its waterproof integrity is guarded by a triple "zip-loc" system which is then rolled and snapped into place (per the black flap with dual yellow snaps). I shoot an "older" Kodak DX7440, which is not a terribly slim camera; space was snug for this particular camera, especially since it has a telescoping lens, but with some careful adjusting I was ready to go.
I am not about to represent myself as an underwater photographer, but I will tell you the drawbacks I experienced using this setup. First, it is possible to experience a little bit of fogging in conditions where water and surface temps differ (this could possibly be remedied with an anti-fog wipe). Second, it was quite difficult if not impossible for me to see my LCD display while holding the camera underwater, so to a certain extent it was point, hope, shoot, then review and delete later, but isn't that the charm of digital photography? (I ruined NO film during the process!) Last, be sure that the bag does not have any fold or crimp in the plastic in front of the lens, or you will have distorted pix.
All said and done, it was a nice dry pouch which allowed me to have camera fun while snorkeling in the Caribbean. I also used it on a recent canoeing trip to keep my camera dry, pulling it out to snap shots and then replacing it as insurance against possible dunking. Great multipurpose waterproofer, at a good price.
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58 of 58 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dimensions are..., June 20, 2011
This review is from: Lewis N. Clark Waterproof Multi Purpose pouch Large (Apparel)
...not listed in the description, so I'll post them here:
Width (seam to seam): ~6" (I didn't get super-exact, down to the 1/16th of an inch, but using my el cheapo measuring tape, 6" is a very good estimate)
Length (seam to flap): ~6" (narrow side, opposite cord hole); ~7" (widest part)
These dimensions were taken from the outside of the pouch; however, the seams are very thin and, except for the space where the cord hole is, you can insert items all the way to the outside edge of the pouch.
This is essentially a flat envelope-style pouch, so the thickness depends on the size of the item you put into it (like stacking papers into an envelope) - the edges get "thinner", as the middle gets "thicker".
Also note that only the CENTER of the pouch is completely clear (on both flat surfaces). The borders are translucent blue. You can see this in the photo, but it's not immediately apparent, as the device they used fits exactly in the clear rectangle. Most camera lenses/displays would be within this center, but I thought it was helpful to point it out.
I used this to take great video of my mom doing her Famous Somersault Sequence in a pool last summer. I also took some fun photos. No leaks! I intend to buy a second pouch for my phone, as they both will not fit in this one. I have a Panasonic DMC-ZS7 and it fits nicely into this pouch, but gets a little tight when extending the zoom.
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Product!, July 14, 2008
I recently used this item on a trip to the Bahamas and it protected all of my items perfectly. I used it to go snorkeling, swimming, and jet skiing and nothing ever got wet. I had a cloth wallet inside to keep my items hidden since it is clear but even after opening and closing it several times, it never leaked.
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