Comments on: DiCAPac WP-410 Alpha Underwater Waterproof Digital Camera Housing Case

By: Martin A Hogan

Martin A Hogan — Fri, 07 May 2010 20:27:35 +0000

For the price, it’s not a bad accessory, but since I paid over $150 for my Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver), it was a little flimsy. I expected more protection. It is waterproof, however. Simply open the pouch, insert your camera, so the lens is over the lens cover, squeeze the zip-lock seal, roll the plastic up about an inch or more and Velcro it shut. Then another Velcro patch seals it for extra protection. The camera functions are easy to manipulate through the clear plastic. The only drawback is that there is a chance for humidity in the pouch and it is simply a soft plastic other than the lens cover which is a screw-on hard plastic. For protection of your Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver), I would recommend the Canon WP-DC22 Waterproof Case for Canon PowerShot SD1100IS Digital Elph, which goes as far as you want for SCUBA and is a hard plastic enclosure for full protection. If you want an inexpensive enclosure for snorkeling, this might work for you.
Rating: 4 / 5

By: Skye

Skye — Fri, 07 May 2010 17:58:58 +0000

Took this snorkeling and boating last weekend, and it worked great for my Casio. If you check the manufacturer’s website, they have a list of all the cameras that each model case works with. That’s how I selected the right one for me. I did the waterproof test in my sink first, and had no problems with leaking during my trip. The only complaints I have are the same ones I read here before buying it: the buttons can be difficult to press through the case, the lens cover sometimes blocks part of the camera lens if it’s not lined up right (hard to see in the sun), and in my case, the wrist strap of my camera migrated around the case and got in my way a couple of times. Definitely a great value for the price I paid, though. None of the complaints I had were enough to make me unhappy with my purchase.
Rating: 4 / 5

By: H. Tupis

H. Tupis — Fri, 07 May 2010 17:07:35 +0000

I use this holder for my cannon SD770 when I kayak and snorkel. Also Like to take pics as I scoot down the river in the Yak while holding the camera just under water. Interesting pics of fish under logs and big rocks….I knew they were there, just couldn’t hook’em! The camera is easy to use and remains dry. Keep the case out of the sun whenever possible, I suspect the plastic will eventually harden and crack.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: C. Mazur

C. Mazur — Fri, 07 May 2010 16:38:41 +0000

I was hesitant about using this underwater, but I thought it would be good to at least protect my camera from the sand. After doing a few tests with tissue inside, I braved the water.

It survived my entire vacation, from jet skiing to snorkeling to kayaking. The lens piece is quite clear and I was able to take good pictures. Sometimes water droplets blurred certain spots, but it wasn’t a huge problem.

My only problems were, 1- It was difficult sometimes to press buttons thru the bag.

2- sometimes the camera lens wasn’t in the right spot, so when I turned on the camera the lens was blocked. I’d shift the camera and the restart it.

3 – The plastic aside from the lens can get hard to see thru in the water. I wasn’t always sure if I was getting my picture.

Overall, I liked the product a lot. It’s certainly much cheaper than the official underwater camera case that Canon makes.
Rating: 4 / 5

By: Jeremiah

Jeremiah — Fri, 07 May 2010 14:02:18 +0000

I wanted a Nice underwater Camera Case for my Canon SD750 camera to use when I go to Hawaii, but didn’t want to shell out $200 for the Case by Canon. SO I opted to give the DicaPac a go.. Let me tell you I reaad alot of online reviews and I was confident it would work.. Well Lets just say it worked, and worked great. My friend laughed at me and thought I was Crazy to be putting My trust in a $30 “Plastic bag” as she put it.. especially with my nice camera.. But after it worked Flawlessly and I got over a 100 pivtures andf video of her Daughter in the Pool testing it out, she was now a Believer. She will definately be getting one now. as the the reviewer said he coudn’t see the lens.. I’m not sure if he only has a viewfinder, but on my camera it has a large LCD display only and I could see every Picture and video being taken through the clear case. Very nice!!! Will tell all my friends going to Hawaii to save their money on the expensive manufacturers’ cases and get this one instead..
Rating: 5 / 5