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.

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 may update this review periodically. My initial reaction upon receiving this is that the item did not ship inside an Amazon box. The shipping label was stuck directly to the product's box. Furthermore the product's box was not secured closed in any manner, not even with tape. Anyone could have opened the box and remove its contents in transit.About the product itself: So far the DiCAPac WP-S3 works as described. Did several tests underwater and the inside of the enclosure stays dry. My only complaint is that the lens does not appear to be decent in terms of optical quality. If I hold the plastic lens in front of my eye I can see ripple's in it from the manufacturing process. This is bound to result in photos that are not as sharp as they could be. I wish the lens was made out of better quality glass.I purchased the DiCAPac WP-S3 to use with a Sony a6500 mirrorless camera with an attached Sony 35mm F2.8 Sonnar T FE ZA lens. I don't think I could ask for a better fit.

I really enjoyed using this waterproof case on my recent vacation. I took it with me snorkeling, twice. Good 6 hours in total underwater. My camera is Sony a6000 for reference. No leak. Very easy to use. Only downside is that my lens won't fit perfectly and my camera has to be in a tilted position. Not a deal breaker since I usually crop my shots anyway. Overall it's a very good gear for the price.