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fugi/FinePix Z33WP

I can't seem to find any reviews on this waterproof camera. I'm thinking of buying either this camera or the canon powershot D10. the Fugi is better priced; however the reviews of it on Best Buy won't come up. if someone has pictures with this camera could you also post them for me.

thank you
Samantha

I bought the Canon D10 this summer. I did take pictures with it on a trip to the Florida Keys, but unfortunately no underwater pics. I did try it in our pool, and the pics of the kids swimming were incredibly clear! If you want to see some of the Fla Keys pics, go to http://www.dwarrenphoto.com/p622408131 . Most were taken with the D10.

It is a great little camera for the money. I love it because you do not have to worry about underwater cases, etc. It can go in any kind of situation,

debbie

very nice pictures....thank you.

I've been looking at underwater cameras also. Here is a link for a review of several new "rugged" cameras that I found. The Canon D10 looks preferable. I also check CNet for tech product reviews & pricing.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q209waterproofgroup/

http://shopper.cnet.com/

Looks like u all had a wonderful time ! Great looking family & those sunsets were awsome ! have been checking this camera out also. Thanks for the info.

Been reviewing underwater cameras for the past 3 weeks now - I've read both good and bad reviews for each camera listed in the DP Review link posted above.

I found some great video's on youtube if you do a search for any of those cameras. Very tempting knowing they hold up for some people. Others have issues after 3 days of using it on their trip. These cameras leak and wipe out the memory card - leaving you picture-less.

I'm now stuck on the Sealife brand of cameras - a little more pricy than what I initially wanted to spend, but making underwater cameras is what this company specializes in. I'm thinking of getting the DC800 if I can find it - apparently, that one is hard to find!

http://www.sealife-cameras.com/

I just bought the Canon D10 but I haven't even used it yet. I'm headed to Cozumel this week and plan to use it snorkeling. If you are still researching and want to see the underwater pics I can give you the link to the web album when I get them uploaded.

I bought the Fugi pix last June to replace an underwater Olympus that worked twice and broke - then the warrenty replacement nrver worked underwater and they would only replace for 100 bucks. Anyway I used the Fugi for 2 weeks in July in St john and it took FABULOUS pics both out of water and underwater. I even got an octopus pic. The price is half the olympus and it is soooo much better and sooo much easier to use.

We have a Sea Life camera. If you ever decide to scuba, it will go deaper than most, and takes great pix. The new ones have even better resolution than ours and are the same price that we paid.

This topic seems to come up once a year. Just to give you the benifit of forum vet opinions, the consensus was that the best quality and value always came from a regular digital camera with the optional addition of an underwater case. Maybe someone with better topic search skills can post a link to the past discussions.

I previously had the underwater housing unit for my camera and it worked great- until a tiny bit of seaweed got in the ring and allowed salt water in. Destroyed camera. I now have the Canon D10- it is great!! I have used it many times and so far no problems. I would recommend it. If anyone wants a salty camera and a used under water housing unit- let me know!

I have a canon underwater housing sitting in a drawer too. Was always very careful cleaning etc but this last trip water leaked in and ruined the camera. I am waiting to buy the new Canon Underwater camera until spring for our trip to Eleuthera.
Nancy

We have the Fugi and love it. Used it in the pool, on extremely windy NJ beach and pouring rain. Small, easy to use. takes clear pic in all weather (except for the actual weather in the pics)

My MIL wants one now after trying ours.