DiCAPac WPS10 Waterproof Case for SLR & DSLR's - Black

2019-05-13T04:40:05

I am not ready to take the deep dive into a housing case that costs nearly what my camera does, and this product by DiCAPac is just the thing to let me experiment with underwater photography, safely. I wasn't totally sure how I felt about putting my 'baby' underwater in a glorified ziploc bag, but this case made me a fan for life! Now, for warmer weather so I can use it in more than just the community pool!

Agatha K.

2018-06-03T12:32:20

This product failed after 5 minutes in swimming pool at no more than 8 feet. It flooded badly enough to pour out ~1/4 cup of water. If I had not been using a weather sealed camera body and lens, it would have been a disaster. Still it ruined the day and make for some very bad problems with the client. This product did not work as advertised and was almost a disaster. I cannot warn you away strongly enough.

STEVEN S.

2018-04-28T06:48:42

Worked exactly as intended. Taped the bellows lens so it would may expand.

PAUL R.

2017-06-13T19:08:10

I got this bag for an over-night kayak trip on the ocean. Absolutely no issues with leakage, even when my kayak and I got rolled by some waves. One good thing about this bag is its positively buoyant, so my D800 floated around. The closure is a little fiddly, so I suspect people who have had leakage issues probably didn't close it properly. What I don't like is the "one size fits all" approach to the lens compartment. It's too floppy for some lenses, and too tight for others. I see what they're getting at, but my feeling is in trying to accommodate more, they actually weakened their product. If you don't actively hold the glass up against your lens (which is tough when you're in the water trying to operate a camera in a bag), you'll get vignetting and poor picture quality. Also, the access to camera controls is prohibitive. Not sure how they could do better, but it's hard. Overall I like the bag, and considering the other options out there, it's definitely worth the money. But I can't give it more than 3 stars. Here's a link to the photos I took on the trip: https://njohnstonphotography.wordpress.com/2017/06/02/execution-rocks-lighthouse/

Nathaniel J.

2017-03-17T03:31:08

This case is a little hard to use as you must keep the bellows lens cover pulled all the way in or get vignette but this case does keep the camera safe!!

NANCY C.

2014-06-23T21:00:00

Bought it to use my camera in the rain and take pictures of a tiger who likes to splash water and mud on me for his enjoyment. Looking forward to getting some wet and wild pics of my tiger friend.

James C.

2013-05-20T21:00:00

Capsized on canoe trip. It saved our $500 camera. We were very pleased that we could still use the camera while in the bag. Thanks for a great product!

Gypsy p.

2013-03-26T21:00:00

I bought this camera to do several underwater fashion series I was working on as a Photography student. I wanted to experiment with underwater work but couldn't afford a $500 dollar professional grade casing. I first bought a different brand, AQUAPACK i believe and it was NOT water tight (thank God i tested that with paper towels and not my camera. I decided to buy this product and tested it multiple times for its effectiveness before my submerging my camera and it has been true to its description each time. While I found it a little bit awkward to use in that my particular lens (a 18-135 on my D80) was a little small for the lens pocket but overall it was very user friendly. I had great results with the product and would definitely recommend it to friends and colleagues!

DanielleA

2012-04-30T21:00:00

That's true that once the camera is in the case it is very hard to change the settings but I'd suggest to do the following: -use the right lens -pay attention to the edges of your pictures -use flash -get close to your subject -consider shooting video

MM

2011-11-20T19:00:00

Tested it out in a bathtub first. Fits a Canon 5D Mark II. Works great for taking pictures and video. Fun to use, a bit scary at first! But it seals well. If dirt gets on the lens section, it might be difficult to use auto focus. You just have to keep it clean. Used it during a family fishing trip to video fish being reeled in.

Vicki

2011-10-11T21:00:00

I purchased this product for a canoe trip to the boundary waters of northern Minnesota. The product did keep the camera dry but I had many issues. It was very had to do anything with the camera other and just push the shutter button. The case is really large and bulky too for my 50D. Also I had a lot of trouble with fog inside the case since the sun would come out. Desiccant would have helped but I didn't think about bringing it. My next outing was in Florida and I used it in the water some. You can't really take this under water since it floats too much. Also some cracks have developed at the ziplock edges so now I'm concerned it could leak. The results I got with it were mixed. Some photos looked OK. Many had the edge of the lens cover extension in the frame. Also the quality of the image was degraded by shooting through the case. I was very happy that I could take off the lens cap to clean it and to sometimes shoot without it on. Overall I was disappointed in the product. I wish I would have just purchased a very good waterproof point and shoot.

MARK M.

2010-09-22T21:00:00

I was excited when I got this case. I wasn't planning to use it in serious scuba diving but just casual snorkeling. It lived to the very end of my expectations. I tested it each time I used it with tissue paper and observed no leaks. You just need to be careful while closing the seal. For the cons, the finger hole for shutter button is useful but the finger holes for zoom/focusing are virtually useless. The front glass (which is actually a polymer) has to touch to the front of the lens to prevent vignetting bu then it pushed my lens back and changed the zoom. I used it with an 18-55mm zoom lens but couldn't go lower than 30mm since the front glass pushed the lens back. This was the biggest con I faced. Oh and you better take the camera strap off before you put it in the case. Also, make sure to put in a high capacity memory card and take as many shots as you can while you are underwater and pick the keepers later. All in all, for about [$], it's a great addition to your arsenal whether you are a nature photography enthusiast or want to shot models underwater.

musgun

2010-06-23T21:00:00

I was able to use my SLR down the river and I never took out my water camera. I have beautiful photos!

Photo b.

2010-06-06T21:00:00

Upper neck strap secure points not large enough to do the job. Have to make sure cxamera lens is pressed against front lens cover to make sure keyhole effect doesn't occur.

Waterrat

2010-04-10T21:00:00

I had never tried underwater photography and was not excited about shelling out $500+ to just rent the housing. So i went with this waterproof case. It was absolutely watertight and easy to understand. Once in the bag, its a bit bulky, but not hard to use. Takes two hands for sure! I was happy with the images I got from it!

MelDell