Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP 10 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
February 25, 2010 | Posted by kevinrambke 
- 10.0-megapixel resolution for large, photo quality prints
- Waterproof up to 10 feet
- 3x optical zoom; 2.7-inch LCD screen with Micro Thumbnail View
- Blog Mode with 12 editing functions
- 50 MB built-in memory; capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Product Description
The FinePix Z33WP is Fujifilms first waterproof digital camera. No longer do you need to worry about damaging your camera in less than optimum shooting conditions. The FinePix Z33WP ensures youll never miss capturing any of lifes precious moments, any where, any time, under any conditions, and be able to share them easily with your extended network of friends and family members. The 10-megapixel FinePix Z33WP is ready for any adventure including underwater activit… More >>
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP 10 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
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I bought this camera as a Christmas present for my 14-year-old. So far, it does everything it says it does. She has taken pictures and taken videos under water. It worked. No leaks yet. Seems easy for her to operate.
It’s still operating so given that it’s probably made in China, I guess that’s worth something. Ask me in a year.
Rating: 5 / 5
We received the camera promptly, charged the battery and put it in the camera and it would not turn on.We talked to Fuji, they said to send it in, they explained that if it was covered under warranty we would get a refurbished camera. We have sent it back to Fuji and have been waiting for a reply. It seems the best outcome at this time is a used camera for a new one.
Rating: 1 / 5
bought this product to go snorkling with my daughter and sharks at camden aquarium for her birthday gift.she took pictures,i took pictures,not one good shot out of 98.thank goodness the aquarium took pictures of us there,otherwise we would have nothing to show but ticket stubs. My daughter was so disapointed.Pictures were blury,out of focus,slow to take,Do not buy this product!!!!Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP 10 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Green)
Rating: 1 / 5
(I gave it 2 stars to reflect the low price)
I bought this camera for my 14 year old daughter for her birthday. She liked the looks, small size, and it being waterproof. I liked the price and hoped it would be ok. I read reviews here and dpreview . com, and accepted the fact that image quality would not be great, especially indoor/low light. It seemed like a good compromise camera. I never read about the Z33 being fragile.
[updated 9-2-09: for some reason over half of my review was truncated]
The short story is the camera fell out of my daughter’s pants pocket and broke. From this 2 1/2 foot drop the battery cover had a small crack and there was even a smaller crack in the bolt hole where the 2 halves of the case bolt together. Unfortunately, no one noticed these cracks until too late. She took the camera underwater and after a few minutes it stopped working.
I called Fujifilm US support and they said it was not warranted against dropping at all, and their site makes no such claim. They told me that for approx $80-$100 plus postage I could mail the one week old camera to them and they would try to repair it, but no guarantee it could be fixed. I declined this offer and now wish that I had purchased the more expensive Pentax W-60, which is on sale these days for a great price. My youngest daughter has that model and it has survived almost a year now!
Photo images: with strong contrast post adjustments you can get acceptable underwater photos.
[update: 17 Nov. 2009]
I am sure impressed with Amazon and will continue to buy from them! My daughter sent an email to Amazon telling them what happened, the camera broke, Fujifilm won’t replace it, etc. Amazon replied in a few days telling us that we could return it for a full refund. Fortunately I saved the original shipping box, but we got really busy for a month+ and forgot about it. A few weeks ago we sent the camera back with a note apologizing for being so late in returning it, and in less than 1 week we received in the mail a full refund credit at Amazon. Thanks!
Now what do folks think of the new Pentax WS80? (I won’t be buying the Fujifilm Z33 again.)
Rating: 2 / 5
This camera is not only adorable but easy to use, takes great photos. The best photos are actually taken in the ocean! A must for any vacation lover!
Rating: 5 / 5