All Weather Case for Canon Powershot SD20
Simplicity. That's the hallmark of the Canon AWC-DC10 All Weather Case for Canon SD10 & SD20 digital cameras. And simplicity is all you need to keep your camera safe when you're in the water or on the trail. The bright orange float brings the camera to the surface.
Open the air lock by turning an orange knob, slip in the camera and away you go. The case comes with instructions to test for air tightness.
Get a clear view of the camera display through clear plastic. The top blue switch lets you choose between movie, photo, and review modes. The other buttons let you select the shooting modes and settings. They can be a little stiff at first, but you will get used to it.
On top are two buttons: on/off (clear) and shutter release (yellow). The color coding comes in handy when you're under water or in bad weather. Once you get used to the layout, you won't dare leave it at home.
How many times have you gone off the beaten path, found the most amazing place in the world, and been unable to take a photo because you left your camera at home out of fear it would get ruined by rain or dirt? If you're like me, it happened too many times. That's why the Canon AWC-DC10 All Weather Case for PowerShot SD10 & SD20 Digital Cameras is an absolute must have for travelers.
Once you buy the Canon Powershot SD20 Digital Camera reviewed on this site, you have to purchase this all weather case. The pair work together perfectly because the camera includes an underwater photography setting, pretty rare in digital cameras.
The case is a simple rigid plastic container with controls that can easily be operated on land, sea and underwater up to 9.8 feet. Admittedly, that's not an enormous depth, but just right for casual swimmers and snorkelers. The unit even features an orange float that will bring the camera to the surface and increase its visibility if you accidentally let it go.
Under water use is great, but I get more use out of the case in inclement weather and rough terrain. It's nice never have to decide whether or not to bring my camera on a trek based on weather conditions and dust. Slip the camera in the case, turn the lock and forget about it until you're ready to shoot.
The only negatives I've ever experienced is fogging when I took the camera from a warm moist environment to a cool environment. This can usually be remedied by opening the case and letting it dry out before locking it again. You can also purchase drying silica packets.
Despite this shortcoming, the case has saved the day more times than I can remember. Luckily the photos below jog my memory.
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Copyright 2009 Larry Richardson
Reviewed by Larry Richardson
October 2009
Shipwreck off Delray Beach, Florida
Under water sand and shells close-up, Delray Beach, Florida
Kayaking on Florida Bay, Everglades National Park
Rainy day at the beach, Jacksonville, Florida
Dusty desert, Saline Valley, California
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