Fujifilm Finepix XP20? What do you guys think? 5 STARS for BEST Answer...?

cckrlvr

Anyone, What do you guys think of this camera?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/FUJIFILM+-+FinePix+XP20+14.2-Megapixel+Digital+Camera+-+Green/2420174.p?id=1218326047052&skuId=2420174&st=Fuji_XP20_20110619&cp=1&lp=1

Do you think its worth buying it? I really want a Waterproof camera for my trip to Raging Waters and SeaWorld. So, is this worth buying it?

Plz, NO rude Answers. Thanks. â¥

Answer
Just read the negative comment on Fuji and the positive one on Sony. Not by my experiences! Sony refused to repair after the product had exceeded the warranty by "10" days! Fuji on the other hand excepted my camera after two years out of warranty and I of course asked for an estimate, as digital cameras are usually more expensive to repair than replace. Turned out that the Fuji repair cost me NOTHING! Seems it was a defect that Fuji choose to repair at no cost to me! Now That is a company I like doing business with! Fuji could have easily told me the repair was much dollars. I would not have known the difference!

so my waterproof camera, not so waterproof.........?????

Anna

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so i took my FujiFilm FinePix XP20 in my 10ft pool and took 20 pictures and now i cant take any pictures it's just a black screen :(((((((((

Answer
maybe the batteries dead? or maybe there was a malfunction with the product. if it is still under warranty i would retrn and get a new product. sorry, thats all i can give, dont know much about cameras.

Powered by Yahoo! Answers

waterproof digital camera?

Q. I am looking for a digital camera for my boyfriends birthday. He is outdoors a lot and as i live in Scotland he has requested a waterproof camera. Since i dont know a lot about cameras at all i was wondering if anyone could help me out or guide me in the direction to look. I have around £120 pounds to spend.

Even the smallest idea could help...

thanks!!

Answer
The best one according to the PC World magazine.Is Canon Power A590 is Point -and Shoot Camera this is very good for beginner's camera,the PowerShot A590is offers amazing image quality and superb stabilization. You cant read this Article.Canon PowerShot A590 IS Point-and-Shoot Camera
For a beginner's camera, the PowerShot A590IS offers amazing image quality and superb stabilization.
Alexa Wriggins
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 02:30 PM PDT


My digital camera expertise begins and ends with this fact: I cannot resist the urge to photograph a couple of fuzzballs named Chuckie and Violet. I'm a classic novice point-and-shooter, and the crème de la crème of my snapshots find their way onto Flickr or Facebook.


Recently, I spent some time with the 8-megapixel Canon PowerShot A590IS digital camera to see how fully it would meet my list of very basic snapshooting requirements and how well it would compensate fro my lack of technical proficiency. For a bargain-bin price of $150, it has a lot of features: 8-megapixel resolution, 4X optical zoom, optical image stabilization, face detection (which recognizes faces in the frame and optimizes the autofocus accordingly) and a smaller-but-serviceable 2.5-inch LCD screen. And conveniently it runs on two AA batteries.


To orient myself to the camera and gain insight into its features and functions, I ripped the A590IS out of the box and started taking pictures. I had no trouble working my way through various settings, quickly finding and using many of the 19 shooting modes, including portrait, landscape, and auto. Not surprisingly, the A590IS doesn't support a full range of manual settings (what do you expect for $150?), but it does let you program the shutter speed and aperture settings manually if you want to.


The big news with this point-and-shoot camera is image quality. Despite its rock-bottom price, the A590IS scored significantly higher in our image-quality assessments than point-and-shoots that cost more than twice as much and have higher megapixel counts. In particular, our judges noted superior colors and flash exposures in our subjective tests.


Image quality gets an assist from my favorite A590IS feature: the optical image stabilizer. I tried desperately to take a blurry picture--and I failed. No matter how hard I shook that camera or how much my subjects shimmied, I couldn't induce a blurry image. (Unfortunately for me, the A590IS does permit photo subject guillotinage if the picture taker frames the shot badly enough.)


Like many other Canon cameras, the PowerShot A590IS has a classic, easy-to-hold ergonomic shape with a fat thumb/hand grip on the right side. Though it's comfortable to hold, the camera body lacks rubber or textured trim on the plastic surface of its hand grip, which makes the grip a bit slick. I also wished that the camera were smaller: It's a compact camera, but not exactly pocketable. You'll need to secure it in a small camera bag before stowing it in your purse or backpack, or you'll risk scratching it up.


Though the AA batteries are great for convenience, the A590IS produced only 248 shots running on a fresh pair. Many point-and-shoots can take more than 300 shots on a single charge.


Photos from the PowerShot A590IS will never be mistaken for digital SLR output, but this camera is a great choice for anyone seeking an inexpensive, easy-to-use point-and-shoot that produces high-quality images. And don't be afraid to put its optical image stabilization to the test.

Do they make waterproof digital disposable cameras?

Steph Geor

Answer
yes i believe there are some still about. Here in the UK i've seen them in boots

http://www.google.co.uk/search?aq=0&oq=waterproof+digital+dis&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=waterproof+digital+disposable+camera#q=waterproof+digital+disposable+camera&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbo=u&tbm=shop&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wf&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=dcba6d9371aab427&biw=1366&bih=667

Powered by Yahoo! Answers

What is a good waterproof/durable point and shoot for me?

Surfer Dud

I was recently asking about normal point and shoot cameras, when it occurred to me that I tend to abuse my possessions. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AjGxyMqmT0TgVYIMSC4h7u7sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100511192652AA801Sr

Also I plan on spending a lot of time at the beach in a year , when I'll either be going to school in San Diego or enlisting in the Navy. So I want a durable camera that takes decent overall pictures. Like I said in my previous question, I am not much of a photographer and my current "camera" is the 3mp one on my iPhone. I want a camera that has sharp looking pictures, good image stabilizers, and easy to use menus (although I will read the manual if necessary). I've researched many Waterproof durable cameras: Casio Exilim, Olympus Tough series, Pentax Optios, Panasonic Lumix, and Cannon D10. All seem to have one glaring issue on their Amazon reviews; how waterproof they are. I do plan on getting my camera wet in the ocean, so that is an issue for me. If they all have waterproofing issues, then customer service is important. I am looking at buying from Best Buy, Costco, Fry's, or possibly Walmart. I will buy a protection plan. So my real questions are, Which model would you recommend from the brands I've listed for overall picture quality, and Which store has the best return policy/protection policy for water damage?

Thanks

Answer
Many of those waterproofing issues are from people who don't follow the instructions on washing the cameras in fresh water after use (chlorine damages the rubber seals and sea salt crystals form against the rubber making it less malleable). Or they don't replace the seals every year as told to.

Personally, I'd get an Olympus Tough - I think I value the 5' drop proofing more than the 10' waterproofing :-)
http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Stylus-Digital-Camera-Black/dp/tech-data/B0031RGETU/ref=de_a_smtd

Alas, I know nothing about return policy/protection plans in the US...I'm UK based.

Digital Cameras?

Leo

I have a 14 year old son who want a camera and im clueless, what should i get him for under 300 dollars and which are the best for your money

Answer
My choice for a camera that a 14 year old would think was suitably cool would be a Canon Powershot SD600, if you can find it, or its replacement, the SD1000. I'm sure others will recommend this camera.

Canon SD1000 (IXUS 70): http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/sd1000.html
- Also: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/canon_sd1000.asp Go there and click on "Read Owner Opinions."

If you want to spend a little less money, some of our best answerers always recommends the Fujifilm FinePix F20 camera as the best-for-less choice. I have to say that I like the sample images at Steve's site (below). If Morey000 or SpaceCowboy show up after me and make this recommendation, choose them as the best answer, because I'm just passing along their suggestion. I have no personal experience with this camera. I see it at B&H Photo (available through Yahoo! Shopping) for $150; $190 with a 1 GB Sandisk memory card.

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/fuji_f20.html
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Fujifilm/fuji_finepixf20.asp

My brother has the A540 and my mother-in-law has the A530 - on my recommendation - and neither one has stopped speaking to me yet. Based on this and experience with other Canon Powershot cameras, I am now recommending the A550 as a nice and relatively inexpensive camera.

Canon just introduced the A550, which has more pixels, but offers less user control. I'd be happy with the A540, but the A550 is probably also worth considering, especially since the A540 has been discontinued. I've seen it for $140 in some stores like WalMart and Target.

The A550 costs $160 at B&H and, of course, you'll need a memory card.

A550 review: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/a550.html

Steve's reviews updates the "Best Camera" list periodically:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/best_cameras.html

Consumer Reports from May 2007 has a short article on digital cameras and they recommend 10 different point and shoot cameras in the following order within groups according to camera design:
**COMPACTS**
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 (Overall score 75) [$410]
Kodak EasyShare C875 (Overall score 73) [$165] - Rated better for shutter lag
Nikon Coolpix P4 (Overall score 65)
**SUBCOMPACTS**
Canon Powershot SD500 (Overall score 72)
Casio Exilim EX-Z850 (Overall score 72)
Sony Cybershot DSC-W50 (Overall score 70) [$180] [Similar to W55] - Rated better for shutter lag
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX3 (Overall score 69) [$200] [Similar to FX-10, FX-12]
Olympus Stylus 720SW (Overall score 61) [Similar to 770SW - $360] (Waterproof)
**ADVANCED COMPACTS ("Near SLR")**
Fujifilm Finepix S6000fd (Overall score 77) [$300] - Rated better for shutter lag
Fujifilm Finepix E900 (Overall score 73) [$250]

[Things change so quickly in digital cameras that I can not find all of these models listed for sale and it's not even May yet. Prices are from B&H Photo, April 2007.]

Powered by Yahoo! Answers

Do you like the "Olympus Stylus 7.1MP Waterproof Digital Camera (770SW)" ?

???

I mean are you happy with it? Does it make good pictures underwater? ...

Answer
i HAVE the pentax optio w 20 it does good underwater pictures i think with all cameras like this the trade off is that for the underwater dust you have a little less quality in your normal pictures but it is worth it to me I work construction and carry my camera all the time but you have to decide if you are that rough on your camera or not the w30 pentax is comparable to the oly but cheaper see CNET

what waterproof camera is better Panasonic DMC-TS2 or Sony DSC-TX5?

Admir Star

I want camera that can go underwater 6 meter and that it have good image quality .

Answer
For a waterproof camera Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 is better because it design direct for waterproof, but Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 is design for general use and have more features.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 is can go underwater 10 meters, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 is can go underwater 10ft.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 : 14.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera, 4.6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom, 2.7-Inch LCD, Waterproof down to 10 meters, Shockproof (rated for drops up to 6 feet), Freezeproof, Dustproof, Record high-definition movie in AVCHD Lite, etc.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003960F7K?ie=UTF8&tag=garnavgpsrev-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003960F7K

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 : 10.2MP, 4x Wide Angle Zoom, 3.0 Inch Touch Screen LCD, Offers stunning low light performance, waterproof (10ft.), dustproof, shockproof and freeze-proof, iSweep Panorama Mode captures stunning panoramic images, fast capture with 10fps at full 10.2MP resolution, Anti-Motion Blur Mode, Anti-blink Function, Face Detection technology, Smile Shutter technology, etc. (Announced : January, 2010)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00385XYU2?ie=UTF8&tag=garnavgpsrev-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00385XYU2

Other best Waterproof/Underwater cameras : Olympus Stylus Tough 8010, Fujifilm FinePix XP10, Olympus Stylus Tough-8000, Olympus Stylus Tough 6020.

Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 : 14MP, 5x Wide Angle Zoom, 2.7 inch LCD, Waterproof (33ft.), Shockproof (6.6ft.), Freezeproof, Crushproof, HD Video 720p
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0031RGEUY?ie=UTF8&tag=garnavgpsrev-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0031RGEUY

Fujifilm FinePix XP10 : 12 MP, 5x Optical Zoom, 2.7-Inch LCD, Waterproof - 10ft (3M), Shockproof - 3ft (1M) and Freezeproof, Capture movies in 720p with sound
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035WTVWI?ie=UTF8&tag=garnavgpsrev-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0035WTVWI

Powered by Yahoo! Answers

Best waterproof digital point & shoot?

Zaki

My girlfriend has her heart set on the Panasonic FH1/TS1. The only problem is that it's too expensive. The cheapest I can find is $265 new, used is like $60 bucks cheaper. I'd rather buy new to make sure it works. I really can't afford that, I know she wants a waterproof & she said I don't have to get it for her but I know she really wants it & I want to make her happy. I found a few others that are a little cheaper.

Like the Kodak Playsport, FujiFilm Finepix Z33WP & XP10. Are they any good? Which one is better? There's also a couple more that I've found though they aren't waterproof. However they're cheap & I figured that by summer I can buy a waterproof case. The other 2 are the Fujifilm AX250 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. Out of all of those cameras which one is the best? Or if you know of a better one for under $200. ^_^
The reason is kinda actually my fault. We both come from a kinda poor family & its more a pride thing. I wanna get the camera for her by myself. Besides she doesn't get an allowance, she'd have to use her holiday money on it. I don't want her to have to do that.

Answer
Your girlfriend is smart. The Panasonic TS1 is a very good waterproof camera (and also records HD video). From the review link below, the Canon D10, Panasonic TS1 and Pentax Option 60W were the best performers of waterproof cameras tested.

The Fujiflim Z33WP is crap and so are Olympus. The Playsport is crap. Remember, if it's real cheap, it's cheap for a reason.

One suggestion...if your girlfriend really has her heart set on the TS1, but it's out of your price range...why doesn't she contribute towards the cost of the camera?

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/Q209waterproofgroup/page17.asp

What's a good WATERPROOF HD DIGITAL CAMERA?

Q. I'm going to cali ndd so im thinking bout vlogging my days at there. i need a waterproof hd waterproof camera so i can video tape and take pictures underwater when i go to beaches.

â Around $100 - $150
â Takes pictures
â Takes Videos
â Rechargeable battery
â Shock proof
â Waterproof


Whats a good waterproof hd camera that has all of the following up there? Thanks(:
a connecter for the camera to the computer so i can upload them on youtube !

Answer
For that budget, your option for a waterproof camera is quite limited. But here are a few suggestions :-

1. Fuji XP10 (around $110)
2. Kodak Playsport (a waterproof videocam that could actually take photos)

The Fuji is also shockproof but the video quality is not as good as the Kodak. See my link for the list of waterproof cameras that you might want to check.

Powered by Yahoo! Answers

Good Underwater Camera?

Samm

I'm looking for a good quality, but cheap, underwater camera. Can you guys recommend cameras?

And also-
Does the camera work on land?
Price?
Quality?

Answer
Check out this blog, it listed out top rate and affordable waterproof camera to buy: http://lovetosharethis.blogspot.com/2011/07/2011-best-water-proof-digital-cameras.html

What are some good underwater cameras?

Bill Jense

I have a price range of no more than $450.
I don't have a camera, so I can't just buy an underwater housing.
When I say underwater camera, what I really mean is scuba diving camera, waterproof to at least 100 ft.

Answer
Latest waterproof cameras are quite good. On very rare occasions they come faulty, but the same is with regular digital cameras.
If you want camera, that makes good quality pictures on land or underwater, then I would suggest to look into these three cameras: Sony TX5, Panasonic Lumix TS2 and Olympus Rough 8010.
And all three of them cost less than $300 on Amazon.
You just need to decide which features you need more:
Sony TX5 is waterproof to 10 ft, when Panasonic TS2 and Olympus Rough 8010 are both waterproof to 33ft. And Sony TX5 has got the lowest resolution from these three. It's just 10.2 megapixels. Panasonic and Olympus have a resolution of 14MP, which is quite a great difference.
All cameras are shock-, dust-, sand- and freeze-proof. But Olympus 8010 is also a crushproof and designed to withstand a weight up to 220 pounds.
Sony TX5 gives you the opportunity to capture panoramic pictures with it's Sweep Panorama feature. Your images are automatically stitched together, which gives you the extra-wide view of the scenery.
Olympus 8010 has got the panoramic shooting option too. It also comes with a built-in 2GB memory, which is more than most cameras available on the market.
Panasonic TS2 has a good quality video recording. Although all these cameras record video in HD format. But Panasonic TS2 seems to be the most expensive out of them.
But if you do not need waterproof camera right now, Sony are releasing a new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 in April 2011. It will have a resolution of impressing 16.2 megapixels. And it is going to be the first waterproof camera that can capture 3D still images. You can pre-order this camera and it costs $330.

Powered by Yahoo! Answers

Waterproof digital camera?

mommyof2

I wanted a waterproof digital camera that is a good quality camera. I also would like the option of recording video clips with sound. Any suggestions?

Answer
Look at the Pentax W30 or the Olympus 1030 SW or the Olympus 790 SW cameras. Those are all waterproof to about 3 meters (10 feet). While they all will record video, I don't recall if they also record sound as well, given the waterproofing that has to be in place.

The Pentax website does say that the W30 records sound, but it's unclear if that's in conjunction with the movie mode or not.

EDIT: Ah, I found it buried in the specs. It does record sound. Even has an underwater movie mode.
Quoting Pentax:
"Movie - MOV (QuickTime Motion JPG), 30/15 FPS w/ sound"

OLYMPUS waterproof & shockproof camera: Which model is better?

mariajay

For those who owns these brands, please share your views. Thanks =)

Answer
At present there are two. Olympus "SW" P&S cameras and a couple of Pentax shock and waterproof P&S cameras.

If you don't need the camera right away, PMA is being held in Las Vegas the first of March .. many new cameras and camera accessories will be introduced at that time. There are rumors that other camera companies will be introducing shock and waterproof P&S cameras.

http://www.pmai.org/

Powered by Yahoo! Answers

Which waterproof olympus stylus tough camera should i get?

Olivia Q

So i am looking for a new camera and i know that i want one of the stylus tough waterproof/shockproof/freezeproof cameras. I am not a huge photographer i just want it for everyday pictures and stuff but i dont want the pictures to be blurry. I heard the bottom two (790 850) had a lower picture quality but i dont know. I want a good quality camera, but no more than $ 300. which one?
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_digital_sw.asp

Answer
Definitely the 1050, 6000 or 8000 those are the only ones with image stabilization, and you will definitely want that for a point and shoot and specifically for shooting underwater where light is not as strong.

Which waterproof olympus stylus tough camera should i get?

Olivia Q

So i am looking for a new camera and i know that i want one of the stylus tough waterproof/shockproof/freezeproof cameras. I am not a huge photographer i just want it for everyday pictures and stuff but i dont want the pictures to be blurry. I want a good quality camera, but no more than $ 300. which one?
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_digital_sw.asp

Answer
Definitely the 1050, 6000 or 8000 because those are the ones that have Image Stabilization which you will definitely want especially if you plan to use it underwater. Swimming or snorkling and taking still pictures is very difficult because of the light fall off in the water and your own movements. Using IS is really helpful.

Powered by Yahoo! Answers

Waterproof camera: Pentax Optio W80?

*Mandey*

I want to buy a waterproof camera that can still take good quality pictures and my father suggested the Pentax Optio W80. I go kayaking so I like how it is waterproof, I broke my last camera by dropping it, so I like the shockproof. So pretty much, I like everything about it. But I was reading some reviews about it and I guess some people don't like the picture quality. What do you guys think? Is there something better I should check out? Thanks in advance! xoxo

Answer
I own a Pentax Optio S5z. Now discontinued. I think the Optio line is an excellant choice! The point is that, I bought it for it's smallness (fits in my shirt pocket). BUT I demand quality for my money. There are others on this forum that can look up and give you the technical of why you should or shouldn't buy. Mine is a bit more simple. You buy the camera, keep all packing, instruction book, & receipt. Then in the first days shoot some pictures outside, run to a on premises photo lab, Fred Meyer, Costco, etc. Have an 11x14 (cost about $4.00) made, NOT a 4x6! If your 11x14 is sharp and has good color keep the camera! Other wise return it. Also continue to keep everything the camera came with, box, etc. until the warranty is over. Retaining everything also makes returns easier!
Now some fatherly advise-PLEASE buy two straps for your new camera! The first one is a neck strap and use it. So many young people think it is fashionable to carry a camera in their hands with the strap dangling in the wind. This is how cameras get dropped.
The second advice is to find a chest strap for your kayaking experiences.

For best camera prices:
www.bhphotovideo.com 1-800-854-5575

www.adorama.com 1-800-223-2500

https://www.amazon.com/

A good place for that chest strap if you can't find at the above sites.
Porters: www.porters.com 1-800-553-2001

Which camera takes better pictures (photos included)?

Nick from

Hi!

Background: I am going to Hawaii in a couple of weeks. The camera I have is from 2007, but it's not waterproof. The other day I saw a waterproof down to 33 ft digital camera at Costco, usually $300, but on sale for $150. Since Costco has a special return policy in a certain amount of time, I decided to buy it and at least test the image quality on it.

I took some pictures with both cameras, in order to compare. I was wondering if you think one camera takes better pictures than the other? If so, do you think one camera takes much better photos? Or, do you not really think there's that much of a difference?

Pictures:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29759797@N07/sets/72157633279316132/detail/

Thanks!

Answer
Results are not consistent. It is obvious you are not adjusting both cameras appropriately. It's a toss up then.

Why? Picture quality depends on user skill. Both cameras can take great pictures. You just have to know how to do it.

Between the two, just select which one you think is better built to handle water since that is your main concern anyway. Be warned. Just a small kink on that rubber gasket seal, the camera will drown to its death.

Powered by Yahoo! Answers

underwater digital cameras?

H V

are any of the "waterproof" digital cameras made by companies such as canon, olympus, etc... suitable for scuba diving or do u need a case?

Answer
"Waterproof" generally only means that it can take a little rain or ocean spray and be ok.
.
While I have seen some cameras that are cheap and claim to be for underwater purposes, I'm a bit wary of them. They usually aren't from reputable camera manufacturers. (Generally when something looks too good to be true, it usually is.)
.
For major brand names, these are usually a bit more expensive. "Waterproof" never means that it can be immersed in water. You'll have to get an "underwater" case for your camera, or purchase a camera that is specifically designed for underwater use.
.
CANON
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=219&modelid=7265
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=StandardDisplayAct&fcategoryid=113&keycode=underwater_photo#top
.
Olympus and Nikon also carry similar products.

Durable, highly waterproof quality camera?

Karl M

Hi, I'm going to be working in Jamaica for the next couple years and I need a camera I can have with me at all times. Lightweight is a must; especially since my only two modes of travel are going to be walking and boat, and I will be moving around A LOT. Besides the boats and inevitable rain you can expect near pretty constant 100% humidity.

While the pictures don't need to be professional quality they can't look terrible either.

Suggestions under 500 USD please and if you know of something significantly cheaper that would fit please post!

Oh ya compact is essential, no DSLR's please.

Answer
I have an Olympus 6020. Its waterproof, crushproof, shock proof and freezeproof. I went on my honeymoon to the Bahamas and surrounding areas. I took it in the ocean every chance I got. It takes great pictures and I love it. They're about $200. And well worth it.

Powered by Yahoo! Answers