After shooting with a Nikonos 35mm film camera for years, I finally decided to go digital. This case is easy to use and I had no leaks. It's slightly bouyant, which is a plus in my view. If you throw it in the water it will plunge downward and then slowly rise to the surface. The weight set (for me) is unnecessary. Picture quality was excellent. Now to the problems... The only time I shoot underwater is while snorkeling, mainly in the Caribbean. So, we are talking bright sun for the most part, and often coming from over the shoulder. And that can make seeing the LCD screen--and composing a shot--tough. It meant that at times I was 'pointing and hoping' rather than 'pointing and shooting,' especially if there was little contrast between the subject and the background. (It's impossible to use the camera's minuscule viewfinder as an alternative.) The other issue is that the thumb lever that controls the mode switch (auto, manual, video, etc.) is very easy to move inadvertently while simply gripping the camera--especially when diving to get a shot. I had to consciously recheck the position of the lever by feel before every shot--it would be great if the lever could be locked in position. That said, this is a quality product and I do not regret the purchase. I'm thinking, though, of trying to make a small hood to provide some coverage for the LCD...we'll see...Get more detail about Canon WP-DC7 WaterProof Case for Canon SD900 Digital Camera.
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