| DiCAPac WP-711 (9.5x14.5 cm) Waterproof Case For Digital Camera | 
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| Buy New: $29.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 1 reviews)
Category: Photography
Publisher: DiCAPac
Studio: DiCAPac
Brand: DiCAPac
Label: DiCAPac
Media: Electronics
MPN: WP-711
Model: WP-711
UPC: 689466080209
EAN: 0689466080209
ASIN: B001CTIPTG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Guaranteed underwater performance up to 16 ft. (5m) deep | | • | UV coated polycarbonate lens cover allows users to take crystal clear pictures | | • | Transparent and flexible case for convenient camera control | | • | Reliable sealing system with waterproof zipper and "Roll & Velcro" closure | | • | Weighs only 40 grams and lays flat for super portability. Dimensions (WxH): 14.5 x 9.5cm (5.7 x 3.74 in.) |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
One of the few downsides to digital photography is the delicate nature of these advanced electronics. Water, dirt, dust and other environmental contaminants can wreak havoc with expensive gadgets, and often, outdoor adventures are never preserved in photos because our cameras simply can't handle the exposure. Custom-fitted waterproof cases are available, but they are bulky, heavy and usually cost well over a hundred dollars. So how can the casual photographer keep their camera clean and safe without spending a fortune? The answer is the DiCAPac! The DiCAPac WP-711 is an all-weather vinyl case for ultra-compact digital cameras that lays flat for storage and is totally waterproof up to 16 feet (5 meters) deep! Constructed from thick, high-grade vinyl with a UV-coated polycarbonate lens cover, the DiCAPac is designed to keep your camera clean and moisture-free in almost any environment. The patented "Roll & Velcro" zipper closure system provides two levels of protection to keep your case completely watertight, while the clear panels and flexible material allows you to maintain complete control over all your camera's functions. Best of all, the DiCAPac is extremely lightweight and can be tucked away in a pocket, making it by far the most convenient option for complete all-weather protection for your digital camera, not to mention the most affordable! Whether you're headed to the beach, waterpark, ski slopes, river rapids or hiking trails, the DiCAPac WP-711 is guaranteed to keep your camera clean and dry so that you can capture outdoor living without a second thought. So don't worry... have fun with DiCAPac!
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| Customer Reviews:
Almost perfect t for this boater and kayaker's purposes September 7, 2008
I purchased the DiCAPac WP-711 to protect my Sony SuperSteadyShot DSC-t100, which became my second camera when I bought a Panasonic Lumix DMC-tZ5 for its HD movie mode and compatibility with my MAC. Living near Monterey Bay, we do a lot of boating and kayaking and have often lamented not having a good camera to take pictures of all the amazing wildlife we are able to get pretty close to. Having been really happy with the quality of the Sony, we didn't want to have to spend another $300 or more for a comparable underwater model just to avoid saltwater splash or unexpected immersion, especially since complete immersion was never our intention. This relatively inexpensive cover seemed a good compromise. It is essentially a sturdy plastic envelope, with a heavy duty zip closure like you'd find on a sandwich bag. After seal and closure, the end is then folded down several times, like a coffee bag, resulting in a strip of velcro which aligns with a corresponding strip on a long tab located about 1/3 into the length of the envelope. Another flap is then folded over to attach to its own strip of velcro. The resulting watertight package has a couple of holes through which to attach the double-ended lanyard so you can carry the case and camera around your neck. We know the water protection works for at least a short period of time, since my husband immediately dropped the camera, protected by the bag, into the bay stepping into his kayak the first time we tried the DiCAPac out. No water incursion. We take a lot of video with our little Sony, and were pleased that the audio came through the heavy plastic just fine. Pictures were clear as well, despite the layer of plastic. THE ONE CRITICISM we have so far during our short period of ownership is that the rectangular polycarbonate rectangle positioned in the upper left corner to protect the lens is so narrow that if the camera moves around in the bag you end up with the black border around the DiCAPac lens obscuring part of your shot. When I ordered the case I did a specific search in Amazon for my Sony model, and the DiCAPac WP-711 came up, therefore, I assumed it was sized for my model camera. It is, in fact, big enough to accommodate larger models of digital cameras which have the lens in the upper left corner. This extra room may be intentional in order to allow manipulation of the sliding lens cover within the bag, but we lost a lot of close-up shots of me in my kayak four feet from dozing sea lions due to the black band around the lens panel slipping across the aperture. We are going to compensate for this by stuffing something into the case to wedge the camera so that the lens remains aligned with the narrow lens rectangle of the case. This will make manipulation of the sliding lens cover harder, but since frequent sliding of the cover might result in unnecessary wear on the case, we will leave the sliding cover open and turn the camera off with the power button exclusively while it is protected by the case. I notice that Amazon carries other models of the DiCAPac from different vendors with differing degrees of description, at least one that does not give dimensions. For the price, we can't complain too much about the inconvenience of jury-rigging the case to keep the camera properly positioned. It keeps water and wet, salty fingers from making contact with the camera, as well as water-damage from shallow immersion (based on our limited experience), so it does exactly what we require it to do.
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