Re: Canon WP-DC800 waterproof case for PowerShot 400 camera

web_jcman@yahoo.com (River Wild) wrote in message news:<821287e9.0310132326.1e3e6bc9@posting.google. com>...
> I have the PowerShot S50 camera and the waterproof case for it, but I
> haven't used it yet. I will (hopefully) be using it for the first
> time on the 2nd during a group kayaking trip. I hope to get some
> great shots of the group with it! The camera itself is fantastic and
> takes the best photos, so I'm sure it will be super even with the big
> ol' waterproof case 'round it. I feel much safer with the hunky case
> to protect it, though, so I don't mind the bulky aspect of it to
> protect my investment!
>
>

Okay, the trip did happen (excellent weather!) and I did get some
pictures with the camera in the waterproof case. Oh, thank goodness
for the waterproof case! It worked splendidly and I would
definitely recommend it! It's a little harder to take photos if
you're in a group of kayakers 'cause you have to take the time to
stop, turn on the camera, take the photo(s), and turn off the camera
(holding a button down for 5 sec. since you can't close the lens cap
when using the waterproof case) before beginning to paddle again. I
was in the rear, which is perfect for taking photos of the group
paddling, but then I had to catch up all the more.

Oh, and it was really bright out so there's lots of sunlight
reflection which makes parts of the pictures eerily light'n'blurry,
but I prob'ly could've fixed that if I'd taken the time to do so ...
and if I'd known that's how the pix came out since it is hard to see
the screen of the camera in bright daylight.

You won't regret spending the money for the waterproof case!

On 3-Nov-2003, web_jcman@yahoo.com (River Wild) wrote:

> It's a little harder to take photos if
> you're in a group of kayakers 'cause you have to take the time to
> stop, turn on the camera, take the photo(s), and turn off the camera
> (holding a button down for 5 sec. since you can't close the lens cap
> when using the waterproof case) before beginning to paddle again.

With my Canon A40, I find that it's easier to just turn off the display
screen and leave the camera on. Most of the battery drain in standby
is from the display and with it off, the battery drain can be ignored.
I use the viewfinder when paddling anyway (screen isn't bright enough
in sunshine) so it's not really required.

If you can't turn it off easily, see if there's an automatic battery
saver mode that shuts off the screen after a minute or so of inactivity.
ISTR that the PS400 has something like that.

Mike

"Michael Daly" <michaeldaly@rogers.notthis.com> wrote in message news:<IRApb.175851$3f.139904@twister01.bloor.is.ne t.cable.rogers.com>...
> On 3-Nov-2003, web_jcman@yahoo.com (River Wild) wrote:
>
> > It's a little harder to take photos if
> > you're in a group of kayakers 'cause you have to take the time to
> > stop, turn on the camera, take the photo(s), and turn off the camera
> > (holding a button down for 5 sec. since you can't close the lens cap
> > when using the waterproof case) before beginning to paddle again.
>
> With my Canon A40, I find that it's easier to just turn off the display
> screen and leave the camera on. Most of the battery drain in standby
> is from the display and with it off, the battery drain can be ignored.
> I use the viewfinder when paddling anyway (screen isn't bright enough
> in sunshine) so it's not really required.
>
> If you can't turn it off easily, see if there's an automatic battery
> saver mode that shuts off the screen after a minute or so of inactivity.
> ISTR that the PS400 has something like that.
>
> Mike


I don't like viewfinders; I like to know exactly what I'm getting in
the photo, especially if I'm taking wildlife, artistic, or people
pictures.

There is an auto mode and it is on, but I would rather save two
minutes of battery than waste it!

I just wish they had made it so you could just push two buttons in
sequence to turn it off or something.