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Canon WP-DC35 Underwater Housing for Canon PowerShot S90 Digital Camera |  | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $171.74
as of 9/3/2010 22:15 CDT details
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New (9) from $171.74
Seller: Cameta Camera
Rating:  14 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 3.6 x 3.4
MPN: WP-DC35
Model: WP-DC35
UPC: 013803116090
EAN: 0013803116090
ASIN: B002LITT4W
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | The Waterproof Case for the Powershot S-90. lets you take your camera safely out to sea in a boat, on a surfboard, in a kayak | | • | Available in packs of four, these weights allow the camera to stay put for steady underwater photography |
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Product Description
The WP-DC35 PowerShot Waterproof Case is especially designed to protect your PowerShot S90 Digital Camera from seawater and sand. Reliable and easy to use, this case offers new shooting possibilities and helps you realize the full potential of digital photography.
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Perfect underwater case January 9, 2010
Ray Stoecklin (New York, NY United States)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
PROS:
This is a terrific underwater case, extending the S90's reach for a relatively modest price. The camera goes in easy and securely, it has a hefty quality to it (twice the weight of the S90 itself), and I'd even say it looks nice (orange & blue Scuba bling). Best of all, all the controls remain accessible, except that in order to "turn" the rear wheel, you have to press "S" plus left/right. The zoom is actually easier to use with the case on than off, thanks to the big lever.
CONS:
- I found that the case scratches rather easily. After a week of tossing it into my dive bag it has developed some visible scuffs all around, even on the metal around the front glass (aluminum I suppose), and particularly on the back where you'll be looking at the screen. Luckily, the front glass itself seems to be hardened, no marks there at all.
- The included wrist strap is inadequate - you can zip-close it tight to your wrist, but it WILL come undone. I've dropped my camera TWICE on my recent trip and will be looking for a better solution for when the bottom is out of reach.
- The front glass is rectangular and therefore it's impossible to fit a lens cap (for outdoor purposes) or wide-angle converter (think reef shots).
THINGS TO KNOW:
- For actual SCUBA use (as opposed to rafting or snorkeling), you will also need two of the four steel plates from the Canon Weights package, something they really should have included with the case! Especially since they're cheap enough to develop rust.
- For maintenance, soak or at least rinse the case CLOSED in freshwater, preferably after every dive. Never get the interior wet - it will rust. Also, be diligent and relubricate the o-ring with silicon grease multiple times per dive trip, and always inspect the seal after you close the case (the translucent plastic makes this possible). I've seen a case flood on my recent trip, and it's not only an opportunity to learn or practice curse words, but also probably not covered by your insurance.
- Don't forget the moisture eater. When you close the case in a hot, humid climate, the cold water will cool the air inside and it will condense during your dive. If you really just forgot and no one can spare a moisture muncher, try this: cool the case and camera in front of your room's AC and close it in cool air - it will probably still fog up, but you'll get about 30-45 mins of "clear" time (tried this in 81F water).
CONCLUSION:
The CONS list may seem long, but there's no showstopper. The quality is stellar, and I don't think you could go wrong with this housing unless you were a tech or military diver. Still, if you're looking to step up, Ikelite makes a deeper- rated housing, and Fisheye produces a very snug and sleek aluminum case - at the cost of two S90s.
Fantastic underwater case that is highly recommended! January 10, 2010
R. Thompson (Novato, CA USA)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
Simply fantastic -- this case is superbly designed, built like a tank, easy to operate, and gives great results.
At first I was wary that my S90 was going to get scuffed by the case, but a solid week of pretty hard use in Baja (I shot 2,600 frames) demonstrated that this was unfounded. During this trip I must have inserted and removed the camera from the housing more than twenty times. The case has little "nibs" -- plastic guides whose ends are covered with rubber tips -- and these ease the camera into place and hold it firmly without damaging the finish.
When using the S90 in the housing, you still have access to every control and function the camera offers. The design is quite clever in that you don't fumble with the controls; the various knobs, buttons and levers all work smoothly and crisply. Only the flash is somewhat compromised; you add a frosted plastic diffuser that pops into place on the outside of the case to improve the results you get using flash underwater. I gave up using the flash at all, as the range underwater is quite limited.
I think the results speak for themselves; I have posted four pictures from my recent Baja trip. During one snorkeling trip we were diving with sea lions. These guys are incredibly quick; they come barreling towards you and veer away at the last instant, which makes them very difficult to photograph. When I returned to our boat I was quite anxious to see what I'd captured -- and the S90/WP-DC35 combo acquitted itself quite well, I think.
Now that I'm home, I plan to use this combo as my primary camera for use during kayaking trips. I am very pleased with this purchase, and highly recommend it to anyone who needs a good, simple camera for underwater use.
One last thing I recommend you purchase along with the case is a product called Moisture Munchers. These are small tubes that contain a dessicant. I found that there is room in the case for one of these, and that made me feel a lot better about keeping the camera in pristine condition while it spent a week in very humid conditions. During the week in Baja I went through two of these capsules.
Canon Underwater Housing January 31, 2010
Robert Murray (Fox River Grove, IL)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
After buying a Canon PowerShot S90 (a great camera), I was looking through the list of accessories when I came across the underwater housing. I couldn't justify the purchase based on how often I snorkle, so I justified it as a way to help me swim faster in Masters' competitions. I use the housing during training sessions to record underwater videos of my stroke that I can study between workouts. That's been a great training tool, especially because the S90 has slow-motion capability. The housing is extremely well made, intuitive to use - all the camera controls are accessible via the housing controls - and the pictures and videos are as crisp and clear as the water conditions allow. The price initially made me flinch because the material costs appear minimal - mostly plastics and rubber. However, the housing is so well designed and constructed that I knew I made a good purchase decision the moment it came out of the box. That conclusion was confirmed the first time I took underwater video. The underwater housing is simply a great product.
Great add on for S90 July 22, 2010
Bookworm
I used the housing to make several movies and pictures in the swimming pool with the kids and they love the results as much as I do. The build quality seems very good to me, and even the operation all of the camera's features (except for the dial on the back of the camera, which is not a real issue to me) is extremely easy.
The lens glass is coated and my first impression is that it does not loose a lot of light compared to regular camera shots without the housing. Also water drips of easily from the coating, so out of water pictures are hardly disturbed by water drops on the housing lens.
I have not tested the housing to depth and I did not plan to do so. I just want to use it for swimming pool/beach use or snorkeling at max. And for that it is a lot of fun and adding an extra dimension to making pictures.
Regarding the price, it is difficult to say if it is really worth it. I can imagine that for snorkeling or diving this is a very good and price worthy alternative to more professional and more expensive solutions. For beach and swimming pool use it is a lot of money, but for me personally I have great new type of pictures and videos of my kids now that I normally would never have. My kids love watching them. So for me - in terms of creating new type of memories - it is definitely worth it and the housing is a cool thing to have.
Perfect Present January 11, 2010
P. Knight (Tampa, FL)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
Living in Florida gives many opportunities for underwater photography, making this Canon underwater housing a perfect present for my husband! It came quickly, just as promised, and should provide many hours of fun. We are both delighted!
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