- Waterproof case protects your digital camera from sea water and sand
- Waterproof up to 130 feet
- Compatible with Canon PowerShot SD600 digital camera
- Preparation of the O-ring seal is quick and easy
- Post-dive and annual maintenance is essential but simple
Product Description
You can use Canon Waterproof Case WP-DC4 to take underwater shots at depths of up to 40 meters (130 feet), and of course it’s ideal for taking worry-free pictures in the rain, at the beach, or on the ski slopes.Amazon.com Product Description
The Canon WP-DC4 Waterproof Case is specifically designed to protect your Canon PowerShot SD600 digital camera from sea water and sand. Reliable and easy to use, this case offers new shooting possibilities and it can h… More >>
I bought this case for use on a recent scuba trip to the Great Barrier Reef. I had used the Canon S500 with Canon’s case for that model in the past. Even though the SD600 is a newer camera, it did not perform as well as the older S500.
The main problem with the SD600 for underwater photography is its poor performance in low light. In low light, the SD600 will automatically engage its higher ISO settings even in “manual” mode, and the results are just way too noisy. Anything over ISO 250 is pretty much unusable. The S500 had a much more limited ISO range, so it would use other parameters to account for low light. For the S500, that might mean the shutter times were longer on average or that there was a heavier dependence on the flash, but the results were clearly better. I had a higher percentage of usable shots from the S500.
One option to deal with this is to put the SD600 in manual mode and set the ISO manually. Keep it at 250 or preferably lower if there’s enough light. I wish I had done that instead of leaving it in “Auto ISO” mode, but I couldn’t tell what pictures really looked like on the camera LCD. I didn’t really see the quality of the shots until I got back on land and saw the pictures on a computer.
Another option… Perhaps pick up a camera that has better high ISO performance than the SD600 or a camera that gives more control over settings. This can be challenging with the point-and-shoot cameras these days as the producers seem to try to maximize ISO even if it means loss of quality.
Rating: 2 / 5
I was originally enticed by the idea of taking my camera along with me for snorkeling, scuba diving, rough weather, etc. I was pleased the the case at first. Until I took it on it’s first test run…snorkeling in Mexico.
The case was defective and within minutes the slow leak had seeped condensation into the housing and ruined my camera. I was also unable to take pictures the rest of my trip. before the leak started, I did notice a few other concerns. Glare from the extra plastic layer made it hard to read the LCD screen. Forget using the normal viewfinder in those situations. The light diffuser was barely adequate for the flash, and the pictures I took using flash came out underexposed and a little bit grainy, even. Additionally, the buoyancy issue was annoying; and a kit shouldn’t have to be purchased separately for [...].
Luckily I bought my SD600 from amazon less than a year ago, so they took care of me after hours of phone calls, but this was HUGE hassle for a cool concept, but one that still needs work.
Maybe the next generation of camera housings will prove to be more reliable.
Rating: 2 / 5
Awesome! We love it. It works on a wide range of Canon point and shot cameras.
Rating: 5 / 5
I wanted to take digital photos underwater, but didn’t want to pay the price a housing costs for my Canon Rebel Xsi. I had this SD600 and found this housing at much less the price for the rebel housing. I got the Canon WP-DC4 housing and took it to Hawaii. I was very pleasantly surprised at the quality pictures I got. It takes some getting used to because you can not see the viewer very well and can’t see what you got. So you have to aim by looking slightly over the top of the housing. It takes some practice, but it works well. A little practice before you go on that important dive is a must. Have a 2MB card so you can take lots of picture even of the same subject to make sure you get the picture you want. It was completely water tight. You will not have a problem if you read the manual first. I wish I could have had this a long time ago.
Rating: 5 / 5
I purchased this case for my Canon to take on our Honeymoon to Costa Rica. Through rainforests, rafting, the beach, the ocean, and all the pools it worked PERFECT!! Not one single problem with this case. My camera has no damage to it, my pictures are excelent, and we had a blast with it. Yes it is a big case, however once you get used to it there is no problem. It saved me from buying a new camera that is waterproof when my older Canon was still in great condition. The seal never leaked, and it blew my mind away at how well all the buttons and features worked. Just follow the directions and it will be the best purchase you have made! I would recomend the weights that come with it if you want to take some self portraits with the timer. I tried to set it on the bottom of the pool to get a shot of my Wife and i but it was to light and moved before the pictures was taken. Overall an incredible case, and i highly recomend it to anyone! A++
Rating: 5 / 5