DiCAPacWP-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 port60mm 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-AffordableCons:-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 SleeveReally 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).

Returned for a no-hassle refund. Did not try to use it because I could not zoom the lens. I thought that perhaps the lens tube could be squeezed enough to zoom the lens, but it is rigid plastic.My Nex 7 camera with 18-55mm lens does not have a power zoom lens. The case may work OK with a point and shoot camera with a power zoom lens, but I think the plastic is thick enough that it would be frustrating to use. Get a hard plastic case made by Polaroid (about $200 on Amazon) if you want to take photos underwater with a real camera.. I got the hard Polaroid case and was very satisfied.

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.

The concept is great, but in practice they need to make alterations to the design.Even without the UV filter on my sony a6000, 95% of the time it would not work in this pouch. The end of the lens would always bump the inside of the case and it would automatically turn off.The camera is too loose inside, causing it to be impossible to get at exactly the right spot each time so the lens doesn't bump. Way too frustrating. Spend the money on an actual waterproof hard case, that's what I decided to do. Wish I'd done that first. Don't waste your time or money with this one!

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.