DiCAPac WP-S3 High-End and Mirrorless Camera Series Waterproof Case

I used this with a Fuji XT-1 and 14mm f/2.8 lens and it was perfect! First of all, I only tested this case with 3 lenses on the XT-1: 14mm f/2.8 - Works flawlessly! 23mm f/1.4 - Doesn't fit - circumference of aperture ring won't fit through port 60mm f/2.5 - Fits, but the focus extension of the lens will extend past the lens port's depth. Testing: I tested this first, as suggested, by putting in some wadded up toilet paper inside the case and dunking it under water for a couple hours. After drying off the outside of the case and removing the tp, there was no evidence of water inside the case. Amazing what rolling some plastic and a few strips of velcro can do! Here comes the real test. Real World Use: I took this to the Caribbean for some underwater and near water photos with my XT-1. Not a bad alternative to a Canon 5dmk3 and a $5000 water proof case. Installing the camera into the case requires that you remove the lens and slide in the body through the top opening first. Once aligned with the lens port, attach the lens, seal the top, then lastly, attach the lens cover. The order is important to ensure as little air as possible inside the case once sealed. Button control: There is a finger sleeve on the right side of the pouch, basically designed to press the shutter. This means that you have to be in full Auto, but most people who are using mirrorless cameras like the XT-1 prefer to shoot manual like me. This poses a problem as scenes change while the camera is in the case. I found it pretty difficult to adjust anything, especially the aperture ring. I ended up setting the ISO to 1000 (way more than needed for outdoors, full sun), setting the aperture, and putting the shutter on auto (electronic shutter and 1/32000 comes in super handy here!). This allows me to move from above water (bright) to below water (dark) without hesitation. I also set the exposure compensation between -1 and -3 to help compensate for the camera's sometimes inaccurate metering. This method worked about 95% of the time, except the couple times it was grossly underexposed. In thats case, I'd have to force the exposure compensation dial through the bag. Not exactly ideal, but it worked. Buttons on the back of the camera were easy to maneuver and press. No issues there. The screen was blacked out because the camera sensed the case and sent the feed through the viewfinder instead. To shoot and view exposures and photos, you'd have to put your face up the camera, old school style. Pros: -Small -Works -Affordable Cons: -Condensation: After the first day, some condensation built up inside the case and I could see it appear on the inside of the case a few times while I was shooting. Not a huge deal since the XT-1 is weather sealed, and I figure this will happen because of the tropical climate and sloppy handling by me. You're supposed to dry it out completely between use, which I didn't do. Not technically a con since it's user error, just an FYI. -1 Finger Sleeve Really wish they could put another sleeve on the left side and top. This would help out A LOT with things requiring two finger maneuvers. -Only worked with one of my lenses, though I didn't test others. Use the 14mm f/2.8 dimensions as starting point however. Overall, an amazing case and this photographer is pleasantly surprised it worked as well as it did. Oh, and it floats when fully loaded (in salt water, at least).

Works great! Absolutely secure under water and easy to access the camera.

didnt fit the stock lens because of length, went to the photography supply store and got a sony lense and did not fit due to diameter of the lens, you cant change any settings and the finger extension feels weird. IF YOU SPENT THE MONEY ON THE CAMERA DO NOT SPEND THIS LITTLE ON A WATER PROOF CASE.... GO BIG

Excellent product. Have used it on many occasions snorkeling with my Sony NEX-F3 inside. If you have a backup camera you rarely use that fits in one of these affordable pouches, this is the perfect way to put it back to work. The only limitation of the pouch is that you can't zoom or operate advanced controls with it. I put my camera inside, seal it up, turn it on, put it in auto and hit the trigger when I see something interesting. That's it. The attached photo was taken using my rig. Enjoy!

There is a chance that this might be a great product, hence I give 2 stars. However upon testing, the item immediately filled with water because of a 1cm hole in the seam. DiCaPac need to have more product testing and checks before they send the products out. Due to the instructions I assume there is probably a high fail rate. There is a waterproof cutout section for your finger to enter the bag to press the shutter. I think it would be pretty difficult to change camera settings whilst in the bag unless through this finger access.

I used this case for a 4 day trek through the jungles of South America, mostly to protect my Sony RX1 against humidity and rainfall. For these tasks, the Dicapac WP-S3 case worked well. (I met 2 other travelers on the trail with cameras that broke/malfunctioned because of the humidity, including a 'waterproof' camera). The two included silica gel packs worked well to control the humidity inside the bag and prevent condensation/"fog" on the lens cover caused by changes in temperature. Though the company says the camera controls are fully functional, in reality one may have difficulty accessing all of the controls through fingersock a bit cumbersome. The on/off switch and shutter button, and top controls were easiest to access, and some buttons on the back of the camera could be depressed through the thick plastic. (I'm not sure if touchscreen controls would function through the plastic - my camera does not have that feature). My camera lens fit into the case snugly. Included in the kit is an extension for longer lenses. Something to keep in mind is that the lens housing/cover that protrudes from the back can be screwed on and off. You will definitely want to make sure it is screwed in tightly before dipping it underwater! You may want to test this at home in the bathtub with something besides your expensive camera to get an idea of how it works and how watertight it is. The case is mostly plastic with a Nylon strap and 'Dicapac' branding in large yellow letters on it; in other words, not subtle. The strap is fairly easy to adjust to fit over the neck or over the shoulder. It is attached with clips which help keep it from getting tangled and also make it easy to attach a strap of your own choosing. For sizing, you may check the Dicapac website. Though its mostly in Korean, it does provide some sizing advice - (not always super accurate as another reviewer noted.) If you have a nice camera that needs protecting from the elements, this is a good, comparatively inexpensive choice.

This is the third dicapac I ordered. The first case, I mistakenly ordered an incorrect size for my small Sony a5100 mirrorless camera. The second product fit well but came with sizeable hole where the lens connects to the rest of the case. The third case worked perfectly. Its held up surfing, kayaking and paddleboarding. Controls are manageable with a touchscreen like the a5100 but may be difficult on other cameras.

First of all, let me qualify my star rating of this product. Normally, I would've given it 4 or possibly even 5 stars. I think the product itself looks really good. It seems to be made well and seems like it would be fairly durable. I've used similar waterproof bags with very similar closures and they worked very well, so I see no reason why this one wouldn't as well. Anyway, the reason I reduced the rating to 3 stars is because their Dicapac website is rather inaccurate about the fit of this WP-S3 model with my camera (Panasonic FZ200). Their website claims the Panasonic FZ70 (identical superzoom formfactor but the FZ70 is slightly larger all over) will fit in this case, so it would be safe to assume the slightly smaller FZ200 would. Frankly, I don't see how either camera would fit in this case, and that's just because of the camera body dimensions. The lens (which is not removeable on these cameras) sticks out really far when zooming, and there's no way that either of these cameras would fully zoom (or zoom much at all) inside this case. So the 1-2 stars were deducted because of bad pre-purchase support from the Dicapac website, and because now I have to go to the significant trouble of returning this model and buying a different one. This time I'm completely "guessing" about size because the Dicapac website is so unreliable, but since the replacement one is supposed to work with DSLRs with significantly long lenses I'm guessing it will work. Just FYI, the closure of this case is a ziplock, then it's tightly rolled and velcroed, then folded one more time and velcroed again. I will not be using this case for diving or anything underwater (if I can help it), and will instead be using it for still water kayaking, allowing me to shoot better pics at Heroes on the Water events, shots of wildlife, fishing, etc., without worrying about the camera getting accidentally wet, dropped, etc. I think this will work very well for that, as well as work well in the rain, etc. I don't know if I would completely trust it for diving or even snorkeling.

I bought this bag for my Sony Rx1r mk 2 for Songkhran in Thailand. Although I didn't fully submerge the case, it was perfect for fending off water from the 30,000 people attacking me with water pistols and buckets of water in the heart of Chang Mai. It was a nice fit for the camera and I also stored multiple cards and batteries within the case. All in all a great product for the price. As long as your not planning any deep sea diving this case should be ideal for any wet work!

Buen artículo muy recomendable para aquellos apasionados por la fotografía verán muy buenas cosas en él simplemente algo muy bueno

Conforme aux descriptions mon Fuji xt2 rentre parfaitement dans le boîtier. Il est très pratique, seul petit bémol il aurait fallu un deuxième trous pour le doigt à gauche pour que je puisse paramétrer l’ensemble de mon appareil Je n’ai pas testé l’étanchéité mais cette coque convient parfaitement à ce que je voulais en faire

usato durante snorkeling nell'Oceano Indiano: inizialmente avevo molto timore ma il prodotto è risultato resistente all'immersione (a pelo d'acqua). In fase di fabbricazione avrei aggiunto piu chiusure per una maggiore sicurezza, mentre c'è n è soltanto una, e dopo averla chiusa ripieghi l'involucro su se stesso. Immagino che in caso di errata chiusura male può filtrare aqua. Non lo consiglio quindi per una persona ansiosa, perchè non lo utilizzerebbe. Il materiale è ben fatto e la dimensione è ok per una mirrorless fuji xt20 con 18-55 mm, mentre invece non entra il tele. Non si puo zummare ma io l'ho inserito con lo zoom aperto al massimo ed entra alla perfezione.

富岡八幡宮例大祭(水かけ祭り)で担ぎながら撮影するために購入。 CANON M２＋22ミリF2には概ねフィットしました。 防水機能は問題有りませんでしたがシャッター以外のボタンやダイヤルは使えないと思ったほうが良いでしょう。 暑い時に使うとケース内に結露が発生する事があるため100均でシリカゲル(乾燥剤)を買い中に入れたら問題は解決しました。 レンズ前のガラスは質が悪く逆光時にはフレアが発生することも多々ありました。