Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP 10 MP Waterproof Digital Camera (Black) Review

I purchased this camera for outdoor use while kayaking. I have no intention of using it underwater, but having lost two cameras to water damage; I opted for something waterproof.

Pluses:1. The function buttons are tops - easy to find and press.
2. With tapered edges, the camera goes in my pocket easily.
3. Movie audio surprizingly good.
4. Multiple digital pixel settings - as low as 100 KB for
photos at the lowest setting - I e-mail my dad photos, he has
dial-up so short attachments are critical.
5. Photo quality color and resolution is good, including macro.
6. LCD display is good, even in strong sunlight
7. Menu choices are fairly intuitive.
8. Battery life seems good so far.
9. SD card - not that many waterproof cameras allow the use of
the common SD card.

Minuses1. Indoor shots are have noise.
2. No hardcopy, comprehensive manual, just an unbound, brief
multifolded paper.The comprehensive manual is on a CD.
Then again, if you are around water, FUJI may figure you
aren't going to take a paper manual with you.
3. Propriety USB cable for downloads - yet another cable to
keep seperate from a dozen other propriety cables me and my
family has.

Summary: The camera exceeds my expectation for outdoor use.Granted, the photos in lower light settings have some noise, but most of my photos are in bright daylight.If I am going to an indoor event with low light, I'll take my Canon that is not waterproof.




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