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Most underwater photos need some color correction - usually the autocorrect, or lighting autocorrect, on Photoshop Elements or similar programs does it. Works very nicely and the Canon took great pictures that required less color correction than other point and shoot cameras I've used in the past.
Bottom line: I would recommend it. If I were to pick anything negative about it, it would be the fact that when you bring the case from under water to outside the water kind of streaks on the front lenses. Works perfect. Plus I was using it mostly in the ocean. Canon did a wonderful job with it.
Easily clean out though. It actually captures sound too when you do video under water, impressive. I love using it. I cant say enough about this product. Construction is rock solid.
Now this very well could be a common problem for any kind of water proof case.
Good product. I used it for three days straight without opening the case. I personally liked the regular auto mode better as the underwater mode made it seem darker. So if you're taking the camera to a depth where pressure will be high, I would open it every day to clear out the moisture, though no water leaked in. I thought it would be a good idea to take my camera under the sea, so I decided to try out this case.
The pictures and videos were great. And for night diving, the auto mode worked perfect because the pictures you can take are only from close targets, using diffused flash (diffuser included) or a flash light and the blue from the sun is not present.They recommend you open the case, wash it and reseal it for every use, or at least every separate day you go to use it. It sealed perfectly, and all the buttons and functions are as easily accessible as they are in the camera alone. I recently came back from a scuba trip to Mexico. It took me a while to figure out where the under water shooting mode was, since I did not take my manual, but, for anyone looking for it, it is in between the video shooting mode and the auto picture mode, and it tones down the color blue for a more natural tone.
The rubber seal and the silicone gel remained intact and not noticeable water entered the case, but on the last day, when I finally opened the camera I saw some dry droplets on the inside of the lens of the case.
It's a little expensive but if you want good underwater pictures I think it's worth it. Works great. I tried it and was afraid I would have to break it. I used it while snorkeling, while in the pool and just hanging out at the beach. But I found that if that attachment was pushed all the way in, it was really hard to get it off. The shape of the case is a little weird so if you don't use the attachment you'll get shadowing in the corner.
Wish they'd thought of that, little annoying to deal with, but doubt they will make another, since it's only made for one specific camera.But this is a great product. I was a little nervous because if the case leaked I would be out a great camera, but it works like a charm. I didn't use it at all so it wasn't a big issue. I eventually did and will be careful not to have it too tight. You can't even tell that the picture was taken with the case on, except for the occasional water drop that might show up.It's also great to use while on the beach so that you can be sure sand doesn't get into the lenses. I bought this for a recent trip to Aruba.
The only thing I'm not a fan of is the attachment needed for when you use flash. If you use flash though, you will need it.
Anyone know if a shade exists for this WP-DC17 case. Does the WP-DC1 model have a viewfinder shade and will a SD-870 ISO fit in it. Can't see blank without viewfinder shade esp in bright sun on ocean. Or an attachable shade or other WP kit, or housing kit for the WP-DC17.
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