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I was a little nervous because if the case leaked I would be out a great camera, but it works like a charm. I eventually did and will be careful not to have it too tight. I bought this for a recent trip to Aruba. I didn't use it at all so it wasn't a big issue. Works great. You can't even tell that the picture was taken with the case on, except for the occasional water drop that might show up.It's also great to use while on the beach so that you can be sure sand doesn't get into the lenses. I tried it and was afraid I would have to break it.
The shape of the case is a little weird so if you don't use the attachment you'll get shadowing in the corner. I used it while snorkeling, while in the pool and just hanging out at the beach. If you use flash though, you will need it. The only thing I'm not a fan of is the attachment needed for when you use flash. But I found that if that attachment was pushed all the way in, it was really hard to get it off. Wish they'd thought of that, little annoying to deal with, but doubt they will make another, since it's only made for one specific camera.But this is a great product. It's a little expensive but if you want good underwater pictures I think it's worth it.
Can't see blank without viewfinder shade esp in bright sun on ocean. Anyone know if a shade exists for this WP-DC17 case. Or an attachable shade or other WP kit, or housing kit for the WP-DC17. Does the WP-DC1 model have a viewfinder shade and will a SD-870 ISO fit in it.
Just make sure you put the silicon gel in order to keep the unit from fogging up inside. I bought this for a trip to Cancun last year. It withstood dirt, sand and saltwater during the trip and remained completely dry inside. Also, rinse it in a tapwater bath after use.Overall, a great housing for a great camera. Definitely worth the extra investment.
It's not exactly cheap. Like I said earlier, if it's used in water, then you're using it above the surface, you always have to make sure there aren't any water drops on the front to make your pictures fuzzy.
Most complained about the picture quality; why would I want to pay for a camera that didn't take great pictures. So, I bought the Canon SD870IS and this case for about as much as I would pay for that Olympus, and I wasn't disappointed.I've used it snorkeling in Guam many times (never got a chance to scuba dive, but I would have taken it with me).
When I was camera shopping, I was tempted to buy that heavy-duty Olympus, but its reviews were mediocre, at best. Although it is bulky, all the controls work just fine.
I've also used it countless other times just to keep the camera safe. As long as you keep the housing's lens wiped clean, and dry, pictures come out just fine.REASON IT GOT 4 STARS: While heavy-duty and waterproof, it is bulky, so it's much less convenient to carry around with you than just the camera.
Finally: Price. Then again, like I said in the beginning, the camera and case together cost about as much as other cameras that are supposed to be rugged; but this hardly degrades picture quality, if at all.
The housing works perfectly, fit and finish are superb, and I have access to all camera functions and buttons. I bought the Canon SD870IS camera last year, and was thinking about changing it for a waterproof camera (like the Olympus Stylus 1030SW) to take pictures at the beach or around the pool. Plus, it's good enough to take scuba diving, which I probably couldn't do with a regular waterproof camera. However, I love the SD870, so instead I opted to buy the housing to make it "vacation proof". I'm glad I did. The housing is a little pricey, and if you add the camera you probably end up paying more than you would jave paid for a regular waterproof camera. But you get to keep Canon's excellent image quality to make up for it.
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