Canon WP-DC11 WaterProof Case for Canon G7 Digital Camera
 |   Release Date : 2006-11-06 Publisher : Canon Cameras US Company : Canon |
Features
- Compatible with the Powershot G7 digital camera
- Waterproof up to 130 feet
- Includes neck strap and silicone grease for waterproof seal
Product Description
Canon is an industry leader in professional and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. Canon's extensive product line enables businesses and consumers worldwide to capture, store and distribute visual information. Appropriate for shooting images underwater with the Waterproof Case WP-DC11.Customer reviews
Keeps things dry 
I have not had the opportunity to take this case diving. As any gadget-freak would do, I took pictures in the bathtub. The images were clear. The issue becomes lighting, but that is not what this device addresses. What it does is keep the camera dry. I like the dual lock on the case to prevent it from accidentally opening. The buttons on the rear of the case to control the dial on the camera will take some getting used to, but that's probably not something I would adjust whilst submerged. The other buttons that control the camera are where you expect them to be and big enough to work even with a pair of gloves on.
Great for snorkeling 
Just returned from a trip to Ixtapa, Mexico, and this housing added a great new facet to my G7!
The only thing that WOULD make it nicer to use would be the ability to change modes with the disk control on the back of the camera, but generally, setting it to "Underwater" when you're taking underwater photos does a great job. I got varying degrees of quality, but it was a blast being able just to shoot away and discover what the capabilities of this rig were. I was expecting the bouyancy of the camera/case to be an issue, but I didn't experience any problems with that at all (I'm not a diver, though--I could see how you might not want a camera that would float to the surface if you were down 100 feet or so.)
I'm looking forward to using this case in other situations where a "waterproof" camera would be useful.
Does what I hoped it would do
This case allowed me to take photos when snorkeling on a coral reef. It also protected our camera from salt spray and water. It does a good job and I am satisfied with it.
Excellent Value. Canon G7 Full functionality under water.
This is excellent for casual user. I used it in Kenya with excellent results. All functions on G7 are available with this housing. Use the "s" botton with the arrows to get same functionality as the turn wheel.
Good, but clearly not great 
Canon WP-DC11 Waterproof Case for Canon PowerShot G7 + Accessory Kit
I purchased this underwater case in February. We headed down to the Caribbean diving April 1. I put this case through 131 dives, down to 130' and have taken over 2,500 pictures and 25 videos using this case and the G7.
Initially the case seems a bit cumbersome with the necessity to have the flash diffuser dangling from the case, as well as selection of 4 attachable weights to take the case from positive to negative buoyancy. Functionally it worked...with and *. The "*" is below 90' on down to a maximum of 130'the buttons were problematic, specifically the ability to use the telephoto option...the lever wouldn't move the lever on the camera, and the shutter release button was very slow in recovering. Above 90' all worked well.
You can't take flash pictures without the diffuser in place, doing so results in the bottom third of your image being dark, due to the location of the flash, and the housing tube which encloses the lens on the G7. In place however the diffuser works well.
And the case ultimately failed. The buttons stuck. Started subtly, but they eventually stuck. I always rinsed the housing in fresh water upon leaving the water between dives, and once done diving placed the housing in a sink full of fresh water for over an hour (often overnight) yet the buttons couldn't take the continual diving. I suspect that if you are not as active a diver the case may work well over the long haul. Canon DID stand behind their product. When I sent it back to them for repair, they simply replaced the case. It should work good for a long time now, as we've returned to Colorado and won't be diving until April!
Interestingly a diving buddy purchased this camera and housing prior to my purchase. His had the same problems and ultimate failure within about 50 dives of ours. At this writing his is back at Canon.
This is our 4th underwater housing, and seems to be the worst design among the other Nikon, Olympus and Canon housings we've used.