| Author | Thread |
|
|
07/02/2012 09:58:21 AM · #1 |
I want to purchase the DiCAPac WPS-10 to use for snorkeling and pool photography.
My Canon EOS-1D Mark IV is: 156 x 157 x 80 mm (6.14 x 6.18 x 3.15") size wise. I've been trying to contact DiCAPac for the last week. They keep saying they'll email me. I finally went on ebay and asked some questions through a reseller. He said that he was sure about the 1D Mark IV but that the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III fits. The size of that camera is: 150 x 160 x 80 mm (5.91 x 6.3 x 3.15")
I'm not sure if those extra mm will count or not. So far customer service sucks. Would like to know if my math sucks. As far as I can tell it will fit. Hmmmmm.... |
|
|
|
07/02/2012 10:48:17 AM · #2 |
| if the customer service sucks, are you sure the product doesn't? I'd be really careful in this case. |
|
|
|
07/02/2012 12:30:51 PM · #3 |
They don't list your camera on their fit page, so I would be hesitant to buy one for that camera. In my experience, vendors don't tend to overlook applicable devices since that would create a negative sales impact. Here is the list of what cameras that housing will hold according to their page:
WP-S10 DSLR (EOS) 5D/ 5D MARK 2/ 5D MARK 3/ 7D/ 10D/ D30/ D60/
From this link:
//dicapac.com/manual/guide.asp |
|
|
|
07/02/2012 01:15:12 PM · #4 |
| I would avoid this. While the 1D's weatherproofing would serve as insurance against leaks, you'll be shooting a bulky camera through a cheap plastic window with vignetting and limited zoom/focus control. Get a waterproof P&S camera that you don't have to worry about or rent a real housing. |
|
|
|
07/02/2012 01:27:45 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
Get a waterproof P&S camera that you don't have to worry about ... |
From another thread, regarding the Canon D10 ... I think it's good down to ten meters ...
Originally posted by Spork99:
I have the D10 and I definitely recommend it as long as you understand what it is and what it isn't. It's easy to use and practically bombproof. I've taken it in Lake Michigan, dropped it off a 4-wheeler into a mudhole, taken it backpacking in sub-zero weather and generally abused it. My son, age 10, tried to kill it by opening the battery compartment door underwater. After the trip, I packed it in rice and later baked it in the oven. Works as good as new.
It lacks manual control, but you can trick it into generally doing what you want. and it's bulky. |
... but not as bulky as a proper waterproof housing for your dSLR ... and not that much more expensive, plus you end up with a "backup" camera you can use anywhere.
Message edited by author 2012-07-02 13:29:46. |
|
Home -
Challenges -
Community -
League -
Photos -
Cameras -
Lenses -
Learn -
Help -
Terms of Use -
Privacy -
Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2025 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 11/01/2025 01:49:52 PM EDT.
