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(More customer reviews)I like this case because it doesn't cost a lot and it allows you to use your own digital camera. I used it few days ago and it worked well. It takes some getting used to because it is sometimes difficult to push the buttons through the hard plastic cover.
I took the Dicapac out with me on a surfing trip to Green Lake and I lost it once when I fell off my surfboard. Luckily it floated on the surface so I could retrieve it. The unit did a good job keeping water out.
Different cameras have different lenses. For me I use Panasonic ZR1 and the lens is kind of small. When I turn the camera on I have to make sure I don't get the black round corners in the picture. To avoid this I can either zoom in with the lens which makes it protrude more and move it closer to the edge of the ring, or I can simply manipulate the black ring so that it isn't so close to the edge. Sorry, I don't have any "guaranteed" work arounds for this, you just have to work with it.
Sound comes out well even though it's encased in the plastic.
When I first put the camera inside I didn't realize the lens cover came off the Dicapac as well (you twist it). Not sure what this does, but it may help you to put the camera in if it's a tight fit. There wasn't an instruction manual.
I've used disposable waterproof cameras by Fuji and Kodak and I would much rather go with a digital camera. This way the pictures come out better, assuming you have enough light, and you can also shoot video.
Shooting underwater is tough. If you've ever done it before you know how challenging it can be, especially in moving water. The hardest part is having enough light. I would not go more than 3 or 4 feet under because you lose light in a hurry after that. If you are 6 feet or deeper then don't be surprised if the picture doesn't turn out.
If you are shooting in a place with lots of moisture like under a waterfall or at a beach where there's lots of sand, you can use this case to protect the lens and camera.
Tips
- Tie a string or something to the Dicapac and attach it to your arm or wrist. The worst thing you can do is lose it in the water and watch your expensive digital camera and/or waterproof pouch sink.
- If you shoot video and you get the black ring showing in the picture you can use video editor like Sony Vegas to zoom in on the picture and crop out the black part. For pictures you can use Photoshop.
- When you put your camera in, make sure there's some air inside. This way if you ever lose the camera, it will float.
- If you are really paranoid about water getting inside you can put alka seltzer tablet in with it. This way if water gets inside it will start fizzling and you'll know it's leaking.
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DicaPac WP510 185x118mm Large Alfa Waterproof Digital Camera Case with Optical Lens (Clear)The DicaPac WP510 Waterproof case for digital cameras are made of non-toxic materials (RoHS) and are tested and are of waterproof grade JIS IPX8 (Japaness Industrial Standard's highest waterproof grade). Underwater lab tested to 16ft . Patented roll and velcro zipper system which allows full funtionality of camera controls. It also has a removable optical lens with diffused reflection prevention. The big addition is a polycarbonate quality lens (clear and hard to break) opening that lets you take pictures with zoom control even when the camera is in the pouch. The lens has a 3-layer coating both inside and outside. (UV coating, Water repellent coating, Scratch resistance coating for quality pictures.) It also floats when you drop it into water.
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