Fujifilm FinePix XP80 Waterproof Digital Camera with 2.7-Inch LCD (Blue)

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These results were obtained through in-house testing and are not a blanket guarantee of water resistance or invulnerability to damage or destruction. Fujifilm’s “Underwater” and “Underwater macro” modes are also designed to optimize image capture underwater.

Since it’s wrapped in waterproof plastic, I didn’t bother with a camera bag and just tossed the whole camera into my beach bag. A few weeks ago, I purchased a FujiFilm Quick Snap Waterproof Disposable Camera to have some outdoor, water fun with my six-year old. What lets it down is the sensor, which crams too many pixels onto a relatively small area: Panasonic increased the pixel count from 16. An essential feature of waterproof cameras is that they have a reliable watertight locking mechanism.The Fujifilm Quicksnap 800 Waterproof is a disposable camera that’s wrapped in a clear plastic case. I've been shooting for 30+ years, and my photos and time-lapse videos have appeared in a bunch of different publications, from major newspapers to magazines and books, billboards, TV shows, professional sports stadiums, museums, and even massive architectural scrims covering world-famous buildings while they're being renovated. It resolved itself fairly quickly, but in the meantime, the camera was unusable, and it shouldn’t be happening on a camera built for this type of use. Use the FUJIFILM Camera Remote app on your smartphone or tablet to remotely release the shutter, adjust zoom settings or switch the camera to the video recording mode. So if you’re trying to charge it and not seeing an orange light on the front, the first thing to check is that the battery is inserted correctly.

Even on bright, clear days on the beach, the auto exposure is often off the mark, and there’s an overall tendency to underexpose. I was able to color correct them as long as the images weren't shot from too deep (There is one from a lagoon from this camera that I color corrected to be ok).The camera also has an optical image stabilization mechanism to produce sharp images free of camera shake even in low light conditions. This is a particularly useful function when you want to capture a horizontal subject, such as a beautiful landscape or solid architecture. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

The new model, the XP130, doesn’t really add much new that will make an enormous difference in the quality of your photos, but it does add a handful of bells and whistles. They can look good on the bright screen on the camera, but once you look at them on some other device or download them to your computer the results can look quite muddy.Condensation can be removed by leaving the battery-chamber cover open in a location with a steady temperature that is free of heat, humidity, sand, and dust. We've been using a full production version of this 120 fps sports camera, to see what you gain (and, perhaps, lose). If you’d prefer a waterproof camera for recording quality video, we highly recommend the GoPro Hero Black 12. megapixel waterproof, shockproof, freeze proof and rustproof compact features wireless connectivity for simple sharing with a smartphone or tablet along with a host of powerful picture taking features. There are also burst modes (a fast sequence of photos to caption fast action), time-lapse, panorama, and macro modes, as well as a Cinemagraph mode that creates hybrid photos and video clips (it’s a bit of a gimmick, but it’s a fun one).

Why not look to the future and invest in technology that is part of the next generation of digital cameras ? That’s not great for low-light shooting at dusk or at night, but it matters much less in bright, sunny conditions. It’s easy to see what you’re shooting (so long as you’re not wearing polarizing sunglasses—more on that below), and the results look good when you’re playing them back. I’ve found the panorama and Cinemagraph features to be quite half-baked with mediocre results, but the burst, time-lapse, and macro modes work well enough. This is an easy shot to expose for and should be a slam dunk for just about any automatic camera, but the auto exposure still managed to underexpose it by quite a lot and result in a flat image.There was no way, I was going to risk using my phone, Canon, or Sony Cybershot in the pool or at the water park. Reproduction in whole or part in any form or medium without specific written permission is prohibited. But the battery for this camera is symmetrical–or at least, symmetrical in its outer case–and it’s entirely possible to insert it upside down and even close the door. The camera complies with JIS Class 8 water resistance and JIS Class 6 (IP68) dust resistance standards, and has passed Fujifilm drop tests (drop height: 1. If you’re just after some quick recommendations, these are some good options that I’ve found to work well, that are readily available at major retailers, and are cost-effective.