Canon WP-DC600 Waterproof Case for S200 and S230 Digital Camera

Really nice accessory.


Exceeded my expectations   December 27, 2003
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

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.


Works great. Nice solid product   December 31, 2003
hopskipper (San Francisco)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

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.


A whole new underwater world has just opened up!   October 1, 2005
A. Letz (Washington, DC, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

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 best buy I have made in ages!!   October 11, 2004
Trevor Hirst (Merced, CA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

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!!