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Amazing compact camera
This camera is absolutely amazing. I have had it for over a year now and have used it in almost every imaginable environment. It is ideal for snorkeling and I have not had a single issue with temperature extremes from 120 to 0 degrees F. This is a perfect camera to pack along anywhere you go. A would recommend this to anyone who needs a simple compact camera for most activities.

poor overall design
Olympus Stylus 790SW 7.1MP Waterproof Digital Camera with Dual Image Stabilized 3x Optical Zoom (Orange)

Very disappointing camera. The lens is right where your finger needs to be to hold the camera well. You cannot shoot before a 2 second delay and having to press OK buttons. Overall poor ergonomic and software design (includes all the other 1 star issues mentioned: poor image quality, poor video quality, etc.). The Pentax is a much better product, I have now used 2 very happily.
Bernard

Bad water proof system
I bought this camera because i was traveling to galapagos and i thought that this trip deserves a water proof camera. But at the third day that I sumerge the camera in to the sea it got water inside. The camara broke down and i couldnt take any more pic in my trip. :(

It's Ok but not great
I purchased this camera for vacations on the water and the ability to take shots in rainy weather. It is indeed waterproof and durable, however the shutter lag makes it very frustrating when photographing children. I have a lot of just missed shots because of the delay.
Once taken, the colors seem very vibrant. Once again it is Ok but not great.

Best camera for a kid
This is a great camera for a kid. It looks good and is water resistant and shockproof. However, make sure to read the directions together to learn to use it well. They're easy to follow and have plenty of pictures. This camera is kid and user friendly.

Take care of it and it'll take care of you.
Nothing is foolproof however, if you read the care instructions for this case, it's pretty close to being so. I have owned the Canon Powershot S410 for three years, it has recieved HEAVY use, for the last year I have used it with this case while diving. I ended up in an intense program at college that involved more diving than some people do in years. I have only been diving a year, but I already understand that if you don't take good care of your gear it will break, even if you do, sometimes it will anyways. You need to double check things all the time to stay as safe as you can, same goes with this camera.

Saying all that, I myself know you forget things sometimes or just can't pay attention to certain things when you need to. I have taken my camera on probably 55 of my dives (anywhere from 0-91 feet) as well as quite a few snorkeling and even two hiking trips. I take it on every dive I can as I tend to miss incredible picture opporunities if I don't. Many of my dives were not focused on taking pictures, and my case has been somewhat beaten up from this as well as some difficult entries and exits on dives. I clean my o-ring every dive and put a thin layer of silicone grease when it seems dry, I had to perform some alterations on it due to a broken button on my camera (Which I would advise you to get your camera repaired if any buttons are broken because I was terrified my alterations would damage the seals, superglue was involved, which I believe the fumes can corrode some materials, anyways, life is easier if your camera is in good shape too.) but despite my questionable care of my case, it has worked amazingly well, I understand that at some point it will probably leak, though I think the camera will break long before as three years in my possesion has left it making a grinding noise when the lens opens and without the use of it's original LCD screen (which if any of you out there break one and have no warranty or don't want to pay for repairs, find someone experienced with computers, buy a replacement screen, and they might be able to fix it free.). The only real issue I have ever had with it would be some fogging problems in French Polynesia, which was fixed completely by merely closing and opening the camera case in an air conditioned room. Either way, both the camera and case have paid for themselves many times over in my opinion, especially with me being the owner.

Some advice would be to read instructions, take a class in underwater photography if you're serious about getting good pictures, and lastly, if you're looking for really amazing super high quality photos and a guaranteed camera housing, pay for it; buy an expensive underwater camera, and an expensive housing, flash, and all that jazz, as well as flood insurance. If you're looking for an all around show your family what you did on vacation (or in my case at school) and maybe even produce some incredible lucky shots that look prize-winning quality go ahead, buy one of these cameras, get the housing, and flood insurance if you feel you need it (I decided I didn't because the camera had already taken thousands of pictures and it was probably going to break soon anyways.) and go have some fun exploring the underwater, or rainy, world!

very Intuitive
Simple, just wear the camera with waterproof case and click.

You dont need to re-learn camera operation.

Solid Product, Works Great
Unlike many reviewers I am not diver. I bought this to for the peace of mind that my camera wouldn't get ruined taking pictures of my son at the water park, pool, and beach. This equipment exceeded my expectations with always clear photo and underwater flash.

This case has out lived an S400 and S500.

Well worth the 0 price tag.

Works to 130 feet
Initially I was wary after reading a few reports that this case may leak, but so far I have had no problems at all. I tested it to 12 feet at the bottom of my swimming pool (with a 1lb lead weight inside to make it sink) and then took it to 130 feet on several dives the following day with my trusty S400 camera. Great pictures, clear video, what a great product.

My dive buddy has taken his to over 200 feet and it still works fine. The only problem may be finding a source for replacement O-rings.

A Bargain! And Works as Advertised!
I've had the S400 and this housing for two years now and I've taken it on at least 20 dives. It's gone with me down to about 80 ft numerous times. No issues, no leaking. I am not exceptionally careful with the camera prep but I do use dessicant - which I think is a no brainer for UW photography. For 0 this is the bargain of a lifetime. I love being able to use the same camera for both land and underwater shots. I don't have to master two camera interfaces. After two years, even if it fails at this point, I got my money's worth about 18 months ago, in my opinion. I can't recommend this enough - for anyone who is nervous, just buy the insurance for your trip like the other reviewers suggested - and see how it goes. Canon has made a fan for life.

Good value
I bought this for the camera "skin" and the extra battery. Both work well and are worth the price.

HERO Helmet cam, worth every penny.
Very good product. Video playback is very smooth and has enough resolution that everything is easily visable, FOR THE MONEY. Have to remember you aren't buying a top dollar helmet cam, it is what it is. I expected less features, and a much more unclear/choppy recording. The videos people have uploaded on youtube etc don't do it justice, a lot of quality is lost. Several of each type of mount is included, for mounting options in different locations. The camera is also a lot smaller in size than I originally thought. I was concerned with the tight single track I ride it getting hung up on a low branch etc along the trail but no worries; tons of room.

Biggest gripe, well 2 actually, is first the firmware only supporting 2GB MAX especially when cards are now available up to around 32GB and secondly is the battery life. Definetly take thier suggestion and buy the NiMH rechargeable batteries, cause you won't get anywhere near the life out of them if not.

More about the camera than the case...
I bought this case for use on a recent scuba trip to the Great Barrier Reef. I had used the Canon S500 with Canon's case for that model in the past. Even though the SD600 is a newer camera, it did not perform as well as the older S500.

The main problem with the SD600 for underwater photography is its poor performance in low light. In low light, the SD600 will automatically engage its higher ISO settings even in "manual" mode, and the results are just way too noisy. Anything over ISO 250 is pretty much unusable. The S500 had a much more limited ISO range, so it would use other parameters to account for low light. For the S500, that might mean the shutter times were longer on average or that there was a heavier dependence on the flash, but the results were clearly better. I had a higher percentage of usable shots from the S500.

One option to deal with this is to put the SD600 in manual mode and set the ISO manually. Keep it at 250 or preferably lower if there's enough light. I wish I had done that instead of leaving it in "Auto ISO" mode, but I couldn't tell what pictures really looked like on the camera LCD. I didn't really see the quality of the shots until I got back on land and saw the pictures on a computer.

Another option... Perhaps pick up a camera that has better high ISO performance than the SD600 or a camera that gives more control over settings. This can be challenging with the point-and-shoot cameras these days as the producers seem to try to maximize ISO even if it means loss of quality.

scubafying my canon
the case is just as i'd hoped and expected, and performed well out of the box. it does require some tedious inspection prior to use, but that task isn't difficult; user must inspect seals and lubricate them to ensure waterproofing. the only real downside is that it can only be used on this model of canon, and if i decide to upgrade my camera i will have to purchase another housing.

Very Nice
Works as advertised and nice hardy construction. Only downside is that it does not fit any of their other cameras. I decided to buy a 2nd cheap refurbished camera for 0 to get as much life out of this housing as possible since it is not likely my original camera will last much longer as it is now approaching 2 years of age.

I Wish I Had Acquired it Sooner!
I am quite content with this item. We purchased it just in time for a family vacation where we used it at the beach, the river, the lake and the pool where it was in and out of the water. It functioned so well in all those environments resisting sand, mud, rain, water, sunscreen, sticky fingers and a two-year old. I discovered that this case is a an excellent way to "insure" the safety and longevity of the camera. Don't wait like we did, get it now!

Great case
This case is great. I just took it on two dives, and can't wait to go back for more. It is well designed, has good instructions (read them!), and works at any depth I would ever dive at. Pictures were clear, and all controls were easy to use. Money well spent.

excellent
I live in the south west there is a canyon wall that is about 900 yards from my back door. with this at max power i can count the limbs on the dead juniper tree at its top.

Good, not great
A good scope but clarity at higher power is not as good as I expected. Still, for the money this scope serves me well. Also found it great for watching wildlife from our rear deck.

Good scope for the money
Happy with the total package.
You get alot for the money.
Would recommend to others.

Bushnell Trophy 20-60x65 Waterproof Spotting Scope
I'm on a mile wide scenic river and wanted to watch birds, wildlife and not so wild life (ex. see if anyone is catching fish). Great product at a good price however a 60" tripod is essential for my casual observations.

Pretty good scope
For the price, this spotting scope is a good value. At 20x it is sharp and easy to use. As you up the magnification and, thereby, reduce the field it becomes increasingly difficult to find and then bring into focus distant targets. A good tripod is essential, along with patience.

A Money Saver For Vacations with Water (Beach, Snorkel, Scuba)
Bought this product right off this page from Amazon, and used it in Hawaii to do an introductory scuba diving lesson (in the ocean). It worked wonderfully! I have great pictures and videos from the trip, and in the end, you save a lot of money since you don't have to buy the DVD the tour guides charge for pictures and videos.

Perfect!
I bought this for a recent trip to the Caribbean where I'd obviously be in the water a lot and it worked perfectly! Some of my favourite pictures are ones I took while my camera was in this case. The price is a bit more than I wanted to pay but relative to how much I bought my camera for a few years back, it was fair pricing. The only thing I regret is buying those disposable underwater "cameras" on a previous trip instead of this case!

A Must-Have for Any Digital Camera Owner!
I decided to look into a waterproof case for my camera after seeing some of the pics a friend of mine had taken underwater with her digital camera.

After reading reviews and weighing the options (price), this turned into a product I had to have for our Jamaican Honeymoon.

I tested the case before leaving on vacation in our bathtub at home. I put a tissue inside, greased the seal and locked up the case. I held it completely submerged underwater for at least an hour. When I opened up the case, there was absolutely ZERO water on the tissue. At that time, I was convinced this case was worth the money.

Each day of our honeymoon, I used the camera case. I felt safe using my camera at the beach without the threat of sand. There was no need to worry about spilled drinks or the swim up pool bar. We went snorkeling and every picture turned out FABULOUS! Everyone on the boat was so curious about my camera - because the case makes it look like an oversized kid's camera. All of the buttons are functioning and you have complete use of the camera while it's inside.

I seriously debated the additional weights for the case to balance out the buoyancy of the camera underwater. I opted against the weights for fear of dropping the camera and having it sink to the bottom of the ocean. I can see the advantage if you're SCUBA diving, however we were just snorkeling and the case without the weights worked wonderfully.

Definitely consider this product if you have the Canon SD630. If you don't, consider a waterproof case for your model... or just buy the SD630.

High quality waterproof case
This has worked great in Ocean and freshwater for me for both snorkeling and scuba diving (to 30 feet). As the camera itself has an underwater setting, the photos came out bright, and clearly reflecting the actual experience.

The instructions were concise, and easy to follow. Keeping everything watertight is as simple as making sure all the mechanisms are locked.

Great product!

Awesome Case!
This case is great. My wife bought it for her camera and we took it on a diving trip. Worked awesome!