{"id":16316,"date":"2012-04-07T13:19:32","date_gmt":"2012-04-07T05:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chekyang.com\/musings\/?p=16316"},"modified":"2017-02-25T19:42:09","modified_gmt":"2017-02-25T11:42:09","slug":"canon-ixus-hs115-wp-dc310l-waterproof-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chekyang.com\/musings\/2012\/04\/07\/canon-ixus-hs115-wp-dc310l-waterproof-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Canon IXUS HS115 + WP-DC310L Waterproof Case"},"content":{"rendered":"

The WP-DC310L waterproof case<\/a> for my Canon IXUS HS115<\/a> arrived from Korea a few days ago, and after a quick water immersion test at home to see if the waterproof seals were all working, it got brought out shortly thereafter for its first \u2018field test\u2019 \u2013 and the camera and case passed with flying colors. Photos were in the previous post<\/a> too.<\/p>\n

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The case came in a small unpadded box, and a large fold-out instruction sheet in several languages. No assembly was required.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The case was an exact fit for the HS115. As this is a dedicated case for the camera, it came with a large suit of buttons that allow for a finer control of the camera while underwater. Yep, including the ‘Movie’ mode – and sound was recorded even!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The camera fitted in with the case and shut tight. The whole contraption didn’t feel heavy, though I attached the strap to the case eyelet nonetheless. The case is locked using a double sort of mechanism. You have to slide a small lever using your fingernail to unlock, and simultaneously use another hand or finger to actually slide the lock open. Long story short – it’s extremely unlikely for you to accidentally open the case while underwater.=)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One disadvantage of using waterproof cases though is the condensation that gradually develops inside the casing. Basically, the camera \u2013 like any other electronic gadget \u2013 generates heat. The water outside the casing is cold. After the IXUS had been used for about 20 minutes, heat built up to a point where it warmed the air pockets inside the case, causing a bit of condensation to form at the case\u2019s front lens. This basically resulted in pictures that initially had a bit of a blob, and eventually washed-out colors along the entire frame, e.g. like this one:<\/p>\n

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Hannah doesn’t look too happy to be out of the pool.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The picture above should had been as well-exposed as the others during our swim session. Lesson learnt now though: have to try to keep the camera either on STANDBY or auto power off when not in use to try to keep condensation from forming.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The WP-DC310L waterproof case for my Canon IXUS HS115 arrived from Korea a few days ago, and after a quick water immersion test at home to see if the waterproof seals were all working, it got brought out shortly thereafter<\/p>\n

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