I bought this waterproof case for a snorkelling trip to Aruba in the Caribbean. What a great buy!! I had read the reviews on this site and paid particular heed to the one recommending careful testing (which of course is clearly advised in the owner's manual) and I had an entirely trouble-free experience! The photographs (one of which is in the shared images section) came out incredibly well on the whole. Of course taking photographs underwater is not easy, so don't expect 100% perfect results - but then that is the beauty of digital: you can just delete the not-so-good photos.
Another review on this site referred to the wrist strap not being adjustable for smaller wrists, well it is now! It seems that Canon have been taking notes!
The one piece of advice I would have (apart of course from "Read The Manual") is to make sure you press and hold the shutter button solidly to ensure your photograph is taken: on a few occasions I thought I had taken a picture, but I either hadn't pushed the button hard enough or held it down long enough.
An absolutely wonderful device - have fun!!

I was a little uncertain about these waterproof housings for digital cameras until my boyfriend and I took it on a snorkeling adventure. WOW! The pictures came out great. On some of them you can hardly tell that they were taken underwater. The camera was still easy to operate. The slight bulkiness was sometimes cumbersome for my smaller hands, but the size of the housing is not excessive. The LCD is visible through the housing as is all of the other necessary parts of the camera.

The other great advantage of the plastic housing is that your camera can get knocked around on the boat a little. My only suggestion to Canon is to supply the wrist lanyard with a bearing tightening feature, especially for us with smaller wrists, because I was a little nervous at times of losing the camera. But that's just a minor, minor, minor not-even-a-real-complaint, and easily fixable on your own.

With the proper precautions and care, this is an excellent purchase. Especially if you love being underwater and enjoy sharing your oceanic adventures with others!

I bought this case for a dive to the Great Barrier Reef. I was able to get photos and video with total ease using this case. The construction is really solid and you can use all of the camera's controls. I even dove to 32 meters and was worried because the case is only rated for 30 but it held up fine. Never had any leaks. Well worth the price.

Within a couple weeks of purchase, I had this case as deep as 105ft of water for three consecutive days, twice a day. I probably averaged about 50ft for around for an hour per dive. Point? 6 hours of real depth with no problems and spectacular pictures that beyond surprised me from the S200 Camera. Get close to your subject, probably use the flash (I used the auto setting for the most part--and the diffuser thingy on this case) and the camera/housing will do the rest.

Never had a drop get into the housing even though I exceeded the max depth (barely) a couple of times. Follow the instructions, treat the gasket with love, and TEST IT before you subject your camera to it. They walk you through the process in the manual, and it's kinda common sense.

All of the camera controls are very easily accessible, no hint of leaks. There is not cloth bag or anything with the case, so I use a ski-goggle bag. It should also be stored OPEN so the gasket does not stay compressed for long periods of time.

If you use it, you will be happy. Everyone I was with (including a number of people that initially scoffed at the little camera) were impressed with the performance.

Oh yeah, with the camera, the whole things is a little bit negative (it sinks slowly). Not a big deal, but know you won't see it bob to the surface if you let it go.

I purchased the WP-DC700 underwater case for my A70 and followed the directions exactly, oiling the gasket and cleaning it after each use. It leaked and ruined my month old camera. Customer service was rude, blamed me and then tried to bargain with me to fix it for $190 instead of the $280 that they initially requested. The underwater case has a 7 DAY WARANTY and the camera is not covered for water damage. My father had a similar problem with his $1000 Nikon digital which just stopped working for no aparent reason, they claimed it was water damage and tried to bargain with him to buy a rebuilt one for $500. So beware of bad customer service. Canon's customer service has all bad unreasolved reviews at the Better business Bureau

I was lucky enough to receive this case as a gift some time after buying my digital camera. The case is very easy to use; I still haven't even looked at the instruction booklet, other than the quick start guide. All of the buttons line up perfectly with the camera, so using it while in the case is the same as using it without the case. Aside from diving or snorkeling, this case is very useful for taking pictures on a rainy day, or at the beach where there is a risk of spray or sand blowing into the camera.

I have never used the defogging liquid that comes with the camera. I did have a problem with the camera fogging up until I learned to keep it cool (submersed in fresh water) in between dives.

The case "maintanence" is very easy - the o-ring is easy to slip out and clean and the gel will last for a long time.

As another reviewer said, you do need to press the buttons very firmly or the picture won't take, however, I have had the same situation happen whenever the camera requires flash, whether in the case or not.

With regards to leakage - I have not had any (knock on wood!) and I can sometimes be a little careless about cleaning and replacing the o-ring every time. However, I always check the camera by immersing it in freshwater before taking it into the ocean. Canon is very careful to cover their bases by saying that even "one speck of dust" can cause leakage, so they are unlikely to pay anything if your camera is destroyed. That being said, my stepfather returned his and his camera when it leaked on the fifth time using it, and much to his surprise, they did actually fix and return both, no charge. I am guessing this is because they found an actual defect in the case.

Also, be aware you cannot open the case while it is even a little bit wet so be sure to have a big flashcard and a fully charged battery so that you don't run out of memory or battery power too soon. (yes, I learned that one the hard way!)

This case has been a great way to have additional fun diving and take some nice memories. The only problem is, now I want to upgrade!

(a couple of photographs are posted here in the customer images section)

I should explain about what convinced me to buy this in the first place -- about a month ago, I went on a whitewater rafting trip and wanted to take pictures from the raft. Since I didn't have a waterproof camera at the time, I bought two disposable waterproof cameras. While some of the pictures came out well, I didn't enjoy the inconvenience of film (no prview / review of shots; and you had to get it developed to see the pictures) and the lack of features on a disposable camera (no zoom, no movie mode, no flash, and limited to 27 exposures).

The kicker is that I spent almost $40 for the two disposable cameras and to develop/print the pictures. As I'm planning on rafting again this year, and then taking a trip to Hawaii and go snorkling, it became clear that I needed a better underwater camera solution.

I just got my WP-DC600 a few days ago, and I'm already very happy. I regularly go hiking with my dogs on a trail with many water crossings. One of the dogs loves to swim, and I've now captured various underwater pictures and movies of him. Even if I wasn't taking underwater pictures, not having to worry about the camera getting wet has been terrific. I can allow myself to get wet now.

With a few more trips, this case would pay for itself, and it gives me much more convenience in taking/viewing the pictures.

The only drawback to this item is that it adds a significant amount of bulk to the camera to the small digital Elph. Still, the WP-DC600 is still manageable. Having use of all buttons/features on the camera is nice. The only thing you can't do while the camera is in the case is to change the CF card or battery.

BTW, the "air space" created by the WP-DC600 adds some bouancy to the camera. If you let it go in fresh water, it will sink, but slowly enough that you can catch it. I think it will stay put or even float in salt water (I haven't tried it yet, however).

This product was a wedding gift, so I didn't actually use it. However, I unpacked it to ensure it wasn't damaged. The plastic construction looks very rugged, and all the controls seem easy-to-operate underwater. Gaskets and O-rings provide sealing for the operable controls, which remotely actuate the camera from outside the plastic housing. A super-quality glass lens cover looks to ensure good photo quality. The user manual appears very complete, and easy to use. The kit comes with silicone grease which is used to lubricate the O-rings to help seal against water, and to make them last longer.

This enclosure is awesome! It seals prefectly and allows for full control of all the camera's buttons. The little flashlight dimming filter is a bit pointless but it can be easily removed. Just a tip on the side: When shooting underwater in greater depths, make sure to use an external light source as the built in flash of the camera (S230) is too weak. All-in-all, this is a great accessory to have! Too bad I haven't gotten it earlier...

The case is easy to use and works as advertised. We have not taken it down beyond 10 feet or so, but it works great on the beach. Keeps sand and rain out great. The flash diffuser broke off right away, but doesn't seem to matter. Also, the top of the lens housing is visible through the viewfinder and obstructs it a little. But what we found is that you can't use the viewfinder underwater with goggles anyway and you just have to aim in the general direction of what you are shooting.