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.

Product Details

• Brand: Canon
• Model: 1148B001
• Released on: 2006-03-31
• Dimensions: 2.00" h x 5.00" w x 8.00" l, 1.25 pounds

Features

• 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

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 help you realize the full potential of digital photography. Shooting great underwater pictures is simple. Your PowerShot camera has many features that are specially suited to the underwater environment. With the help of the WP-DC4 you can create brilliant underwater pictures at depth of up to 130 feet, even on your very first dive.

Manufacturer Description
The Canon WP-DC4 waterproof case is specially designed to protect your Powershot SD600 digital camera from seawater and sand. Reliable and easy to use, these cases offer new shooting possibilities and help you realize the full potential of digital photography.

Shooting great underwater pictures is simple. Your PowerShot camera has many features that are especially suited to the underwater environment. The following shooting tips can help you create brilliant pictures--even on your very first dive.

Underwater
When photographing underwater, there are three shooting techniques you will find particularly useful as they enable you to produce remarkable and appealing pictures without elaborate set-ups.

Macro shots
For small underwater subjects, choose the Macro Mode. Move to within minimum focusing distance of your subject and depress the shutter button halfway. Then, using the LCD monitor, move the camera to sharpen your image. Finally, press the shutter button all the way to take the picture. Utilize the flash diffusion plate on the case to ensure even underwater flash lighting.

Wide angle shots
The first thing to master with wide-angle shots is keeping the water color blue. To keep water looking blue, first set the White Balance: choose "Daylight" in shallow water and "Cloudy" for greater depths. Then, get below your subject. Aim upward towards the sky to create dramatic silhouettes. If your PowerShot digital camera has Underwater Scene Mode, select it for the best results when shooting underwater.

Panorama shots
First, select the Stitch Assist Mode on your PowerShot digital camera. Shoot a series of overlapping images. Then use the PhotoStitch Software, supplied with your camera, to automatically combine images into a breath-taking panorama on your computer.

On land
You can also use your Canon Waterproof Case on land--in environments where snow, sand, excess humidity, or dust could lead to damage. Ideal for skiing and many other activities, a Canon waterproof or all-weather case provide an added measure of safety for your PowerShot camera on land.

Customer Reviews

a good case
I bought this case together with my new SD600, to start making underwater pictures...the case is easy to use and set up, took pictures at 110 feet, no problems, no leak...

only gave 4 stars because the case is a bit too buoyant in shallow water, kind of a pain in the neck to see it float in front of you but that's not too bad...

1st OpenWater Dive to 60 feet
This past weekend I took the SD600/WP-DC4 for a 60 foot dive and was
able to take pictures and video in 15-foot visibility. The Dive Master said I would not need to "oil" the O-ring since it was new. The "oil" is to maintain the O-ring's flexibility and only needs enough to moisten it. Time will tell. Also, I would buy a nice retractable strap to attach to your BC to allow you to extend and then secure the camera when not using. It is a good idea to give the camera to someone on board the boat and have them hand it too you before you jump into the water as well. This could be dropped in with a line, etc. There was even a separate bucket with clean fresh water for cameras only. Enjoy, I will probably buy some "spare" O-rings to be on the safe side. Too early to give 5 stars. It should be noted that someone else had a "Sea Life" digital camera, I think the DC500. Apparently, it "locked" up on him and he was not able to get any pics, etc.

A Fantastic Value, Reliable, Easy to Use
I bought this case in Oct. 2007 specifically for my honeymoon in French Polynesia (Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora).

It was worth every penny paid; a truly fantastic and worthwhile investment.

This camera case performed beautifully and hassle-free while diving to depths of about 27 metres (89 feet). And, the case worked equally as well on the surface during the frequent and sudden rain showers that quickly blow through on Tahiti and her islands.

Even on the black-sand beaches of Tahiti, where the sand is ultra-fine, the water-tight seal was kept intact.

All of the controls were easily accessible, smooth, and effortless to use.

I followed the included manual on where to attach straps and never had an issue. In fact, on most days the case never left my wrist!

At depths of 27 metres (89 feet) the captured picture was a bit blue, even when the camera was in "Underwater" mode. However, this was to be expected and isn't a side effect of the case; and once I properly manually white-balanced, the blue-tint was significantly reduced.

The case did fog up a few times initially, but following a recommendation I stuck a packet of silica pellets (the ones that say 'Do Not Eat') in the case and never had a fog-up again.

I was religious about washing the case with fresh water at least at the end of every day, and sometimes two or three times a day - depending on length of time between the last time the case was in the water and when it had dried off.

As a rule of thumb, I followed the same cleaning guidelines as I used for my SCUBA gear: rinse with fresh, cool water, dry with soft, clean, lint-free cloth, keep out of direct sunlight.

In French Polynesia, I found a good regiment was to rinse off the case using a removable shower head, then patting dry the larger areas, blowing some quick, forceful puffs of air to get out droplets that hide in the nooks and crannies, pat dry again, then leave to dry in a cool, shady spot with some ventilation overnight.

In the morning, the case was ready to go, spot-free and watertight.

I highly-recommend this case as it performed perfectly and was an excellent value for the money invested.

I do *not* recommend purchasing the additional weight block.

In salt water, the case plus camera was almost neutrally buoyant.

In fresh-water pools, the case plus camera was slightly negative buoyant (obviously as fresh water weighs less).

Adding the additional weight block is an unnecessary purchase and would most-certainly cause the case, and your camera, to sink for sure.

*** I have posted pictures taken while in French Polynesia on this product's Product Page. ***