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Would definitely recommend this item for those unwilling or unable to spring for anything pricier. My photos came out much better than expected (I use a Canon point and shoot). Definitely read instructions thoroughly and do a test before using it with your camera

Bought this to protect my new Canon 790IS pocket camera when at the beach. More so for sand protection than underwater shots. It does work. Did a test in the toilet water tank for an hour and not a drop of water in it. My problem with the unit is that I purchased a screen protective flip-out shield for the camera and had to learn to remove it before the camera would fit in the dicapak. If you’re just using a sheet of protective screening then everything works fine.

resonable price compared to others. I have tried a few times in the water bath and no leak. The picture came out fine even with the plastic cover in front of the len. It would take some practices since the case is not built sepcific to the camera shape. Will update when used in the pool and snow

I recently received the two DiCaPac WP410′s I ordered and, after checking one out, was pleasantly surprised that I didn’t waste my money. According to the instructions I tested the “waterproof” claim and found it to be as they claim, provided the ziplock type of seal on the opening is closed properly. I made the mistake of assuming I had closed the opening where the camera is inserted until I double checked it just before placing it underwater in my kitchen sink. For testing purposes I had placed a small toy inside the pack since it was more expendable than my camera. After being underwater about 8″ for around 5 minutes I removed the pack, shook off any small amount of water and while holding the opening at a lower angle I removed the toy as dry as when I placed it in there. Following the beta test the camera was next and had the same dry results. The only thing different this time was that I was able to take pictures of the wall of my stainless steel sink and my face from underwater. While the plastic is a bit thick and can be a slight problem turning any buttons to activate a particular function, pushing buttons is not a problem and you can always activate the camera in the mode you want ahead of time. There is a glass lens that covers the opening where the camera lens protrudes and I was happy it wasn’t made out of a cheap plastic prone to scratches. I would suggest using fully charged or new batteries in your camera so you don’t have to worry about changing them right away. Other than that I would give this a big thumbs up and can’t wait for next summer at the beach (I wouldn’t leave this in direct sun since this would no doubt create a greenhouse effect and overheat your camera). In the meantime I’ll settle for using it to protect my camera from the rain and the high humidity of an indoor pool.

I recently purchased this product for use in Hawaii and it worked as expected. I used it with an Olympus FE170. Like another reviewed said, be sure you seal the ziplock part completely. Then just roll up and seal the bag and you’re all set. I was able to take some pretty nice underwater pictures while snorkeling, as well as out of the water while kayaking.

I only have one very small complaint. The neck strap is fine out of the water, but once you’re in the water, it doesn’t provide much security. I basically had to hold the camera at all times in one hand and navigate with the other, which is pretty easy with fins on, but it wasn’t ideal. I’d prefer a more secure wrist strap.

And one tip, if you come out of the water to take a picture back on the boat or beach, be sure you dab any water off of the lens. I came back with a few pictures that had big water droplets distorting the images, and when the camera is in the bag and the sun is shining you really can’t see the LCD screen on the camera.

So to sum up, I highly recommend this product. Just plan ahead. Once we were in Hawaii we didn’t see anything like this at any camera stores. All they had were the $100 + hard cases that only fit certain models.

My husband and I were going on a cruise and planned to swim with the dolphins. I wanted to be able to photgraph the experience, but didn’t want to buy an underwater camera. The cruise ship did not rent the cameras and all the reviews I read on the disposable ones did not sound promising. I bought the dicapac. The pictures came out great. I did have to go to the DicaPac website to make sure I ordered the correct one for my camera because Amazon did not list my camera. I’m glad I bought it and look forward to using it again in the future. I also found that it worked great at protecting the camera in the sand. The only glich is that you have to make sure the lens is lined up properly when turning the camera on, but it’s not hard to do or an inconvenience to do so.

What a wonderful alternative to taking underwater pictures. No need to spend a couple hundred dollars on a underwater housing case or a few hundred for an camera specifically made for underwater. Also don’t settle the the cheap one time use under water cameras. These cases allow you to take beautiful clear pictures using your own digital camera. I needed a waterproof case for my Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Blue) and since I already owned a Dicapac for a another brand of camera I knew there would be no other choice for me than the DicaPac brand. This is a terrific way to protect your camera from water, sand and even snow. I quickly did the at home test as directed and YES BY GOLLY no water or moisture was inside the case! The optical lens does not interfere with the camera’s zooms lens and does not obstruct the view of the camera lens. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Here is something I found that was helpful since the description does not list the camera’s that are compatible:

DicaPac WP410 Case will fit the following brands:

Canon Powershot:
SD10/20/30/40/100/110/200/300/400/430/450/600/630/750/700IS/790IS/800IS/870IS/1000/1100/S200/230/300/400

Sony Cybershot DSC:
S40/500/600/650/700/750/780/W30/35/40/50/55/70/80/90/150/170/200/300

Kodak EasyShare:
C533/643/653/743/763/LS743
M753/763/853/873/883/893IS/1033

I have listed only a few of the camera brands this is compatible with. If you want to see if your camera is compatible, visit the company’s website which I found very helpful. Amazon’s price can not be beat.

Used it over the summer and fall while hiking in wet situations and boating (it got dropped in the water) and it did fine for that- clunky to use but the lens was very clear- Snorkling this winter was another thing- while it maybe rated for 16feet ,that does not take into account the pressures created by strong currents and waves I ran into and a small amount of seawater got forced into the case through the screw on lens killing off the display on my Canon SD1100-which will actually still take shots- I just cant select any functions. Pennywise Pound Foolish