Fujifilm FinePix XP10 12 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Silver)

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Fujifilm FinePix XP10- 12MP, Fujinon 5x Periscopic Optical Zoom, 2.7" LCD, New uni-body chassis with a tactile grip finish, 4-Way Protection: Waterproof - 10ft (3M), Shockproof - 3ft (1M) and Freezeproof 14*F (-10*C). Other features include: Face Detection w/ Red Eye Removal, Digital Image Stabilization, High Sensitivity 1600 ISO, 6 Scene - SR Auto Automatic Scene Recognition, One-Touch HD Movie 720p w/ Sound, Thin Metal Body 21.7mm, Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery.
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- 12-megapixel resolution for large, photo-quality prints
- Four-Way protection: waterproof, freezeproof, shockproof and dustproof
- Fujinon 5x periscopic optical zoom lens with reinforced protective lens barrier
- Capture movies in 720p with sound
- Movie Editing Mode and Blog mode; Facebook/YouTube Automatic Web Upload function for photos
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 "Picture this!" 2010-06-28
By Michael J. Henk (Fenton, MI)
I needed a camera to take on board while racing sailboats, so I searched for waterproof, shockproof digital point & shoots. I ended up choosing the Fuji FinePix XP10, because it said it fit these requirements and more. I've used the camera for several events now, and like some aspects and dislike some others. The camera provides high-quality pictures, at 12 MP, images are crisp and sharp. Color saturation of images is very good. It is easy to use and self-explanatory, I can hand the camera to another crew-member and they can figure it out quickly and without problems.

I do have a couple of issues with the camera, though, simple things that would make it more practical and easier to use. First,to turn off the beep sound (chime when camera is turned on/off, or when using the menu), you are required to hold a button down for 4 seconds - but this also cancels the flash - there is no way to turn off the beep without turning off the flash function. It doesn't make sense to have to tie these two functions together electronically. Second, although it has a large viewing screen, it is very difficult to see in bright daylight. You are required to hold a hand over the screen to see the image - not handy when sailing a boat! Third, the telephoto length of the lens is shorter than I would have liked. It is hard to frame a distance shot using only the telephoto control. I've figured that this is a symptom of the water-proof nature of the camera, for longer focal length, it would require a moving lens. Finally, on my last camera, it was possible to enlarge and crop a picture while viewing it on the screen, this camera does not appear to have that option.



The camera does what it promised, so I rate it high for those reasons. I guess with a little more research on my part, I would have found that it lacked a couple of features that I had come to consider necessary for the type of photography I do.



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 "Meh..." 2010-06-27
By LaAngler
Bought this camera to carry with me while fishing. I do a lot of wading so I opted for a water/shock proof since that's what killed my last pocket cam.



My complaints are as follows:



The data cable port is located too close to the hinge of the battery/card bay. Battery is very small. The user manual says to send the camera in after one year to change seals to retain the waterproof rating.



Now I can live with all of the above, but the picture quality just isn't there. I didn't expect this thing to mimic a high dollar SLR, but even when comparing the images to my 2 year old camera (cybershot) the image quality doesn't come close.



I am going to send this one back and try again. charge it to the game :P

 "didn't deliver what it promised." 2010-06-27
By Liz in FL (boca raton, fl)
I had this 2 weeks, went in the pool once in less than 2ft of water took a photo, dried out the camera like detailed in the manual. 3 days later the camera made a gear grinding sound with an error message not in the manual. contacted fujifilm via email, recvd response in 30 minutes to ship it to them for repair. in less than 2 weeks recvd camera back and after taking the 3rd picture the error message came back on the screen. I purchased this at costco which has a 90 day return policy so i returned it and went with the pentax w90 based on reviews here & outside magazine.



i gave the camera a chance, the purchase of this camera was because i have a 2yr old and a 9 month old and they constantly drop electronics, so I wanted a rugged camera that could fit in my pocket. the canon is the ideal rugged camera however it's extrememly bulky. don't waste your time purchasing this camera. i did my research before i bought it but still gave it a chance because of the price point, not worth the hassle. the pictures were not that great. The SR AUTO mode got confused and would take pictures without the flash and camera is slow in between shots. This was reported by other reviewers here and on cnet. Once I use the pentax W90 a while I will post that review.

 "Great choice for watery vacations" 2010-06-27
By dephal (California)
We took the Fuji xp10 to Hawaii for a week and the camera was great. Perfect for taking pictures on the beach as waves and sea spray do not affect it. We took pictures of the kids beachcombing, playing in the surf, and swimming in the ocean. In addition, I took the camera snorkeling and was able to take many pictures of the fish on the reef. Even underwater you can hear the on beep. Fits well in my hand and is very light. Lots of settings allowed me to take great pictures of the sunsets every evening. The picture quality is very good overall.



It does have a few downsides. The controls are not obvious and it can take some fiddling to figure things out. Uploading pictures to a compter via a USB cord is slightly awkward. And, although the camera itself is water and shock resistent, the large view screen ended up with a pretty good scratch when the camera met with some lava rocks.

 "Great little durable camera!" 2010-06-27
By 3 Wee Bairns (Buffalo, NY)
I am replacing a Canon SD960IS which took great pictures, but twice was accidentally turned on while in my pocket - which caused a "lens error". The lens would no longer fully retract nor would it focus, making the camera useless. The first time the camera was under warranty and fixed by Canon at no charge. This time the warranty had expired and would have cost $130 to repair...time for a new camera!



I also have a Canon EOS Rebel and have always had Canons, even in the days of film - I love the quality of Canon pics. However, when I found this Fuji Finepix XP I liked the fact that the lens is internal - and cannot have the same type of accident as my Canon PowerShot Elph. I had no need for underwater photos - although, I'm sure I will use the function now that I have it. But I do like the fact that the camera is waterproof and shockproof. Having 5 children, I don't have to worry as much if one of them grabs the camera and I can take it to the beach, pool, waterpark without being a neurotic mess. Also it is freezeproof, so if I have it in my car in winter in Buffalo, NY and happen to forget to bring it in...not a big deal! Also it is a great size, very small and light - slips easily into a pocket without requiring a case because of its durability!



I took video footage at a concert with this camera and thought it was good quality. Picture quality is far better than I expected after reading other reviews. The macros were impressive! Daylight pics are great - low light photos are not bad, but not as good as Canon. (See photo of dog above - it was shot at night in a dark room with very little light)



All in all I am very happy with this camera and would definitely recommend it!


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XP10 Accessory Kit is an outdoor Accessory Kit to complement the XP10 digital camera. Includes dual connect float strap that enables the camera to be used easily in and out of the water, a durable, neoprene camera case and silicone skin for extra camera protection.
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 "XP10 Accessory Kit" 2010-06-24
By anna
Included in the kit are the neoprene case, 2 straps, and a silicone skin. I love the case, black and tight fitting around the camera, which is what I wanted. There is also a hook to attach it anywhere, although I still haven't used it. I usually just toss the camera into my bag. There are 2 different straps, a "regular" strap, and the float strap. The "regular" strap seems to also be made of neoprene type fabric, but I'm not sure. Unfortunately it isn't adjustable, which would have been a great add-on. But the float strap is adjustable, and works well. It floats as the camera hangs below the strap. It has floated all over my pool for a couple of hours at a time. It's easier than having to swim to the side every time you need to put the camera down for a second. The strap has gray, black, and bright orange stripes, which I suppose was done so you could easily see it. I was surprised, only because it was not shown on the picture of the box or in the description, but I don't mind it at all. I really haven't used the silicone skin yet. I tried it on, and it fits well. It covers the front and sides of the camera, but not the back- just like a cell phone skin. I tried pressing the buttons (power and shutter), and seem to be alright under the skin, but again, I don't use it. I felt like water would get trapped between the skin and the camera if I brought it into the water, which is where my camera is much of the time. I really do like the product because it does what I want it to do, and I use it all the time... I just had/have one problem. Not sure if it's just mine or not. It is a little difficult to take the strap off and switch it with another. Basically you have to push in the two sides at the end of the strap and pull it off (I can't think of an example, but I'm sure we've all had something like this... like a buckle on a shopping cart or high chair but on a much smaller scale.) I guess, in a way, it's a good thing that it is difficult to take off, then I know it just won't fall off. But overall, I am very satisfied.


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Fujifilm FinePix XP10 12 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Black)

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Fujifilm FinePix XP10- 12MP, Fujinon 5x Periscopic Optical Zoom, 2.7" LCD, New uni-body chassis with a tactile grip finish, 4-Way Protection: Waterproof - 10ft (3M), Shockproof - 3ft (1M) and Freezeproof 14*F (-10*C). Other features include: Face Detection w/ Red Eye Removal, Digital Image Stabilization, High Sensitivity 1600 ISO, 6 Scene - SR Auto Automatic Scene Recognition, One-Touch HD Movie 720p w/ Sound, Thin Metal Body 21.7mm, Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery.
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- 12-megapixel resolution for large, photo-quality prints
- Four-Way protection: waterproof, freezeproof, shockproof and dustproof
- Fujinon 5x periscopic optical zoom lens with reinforced protective lens barrier
- Capture movies in 720p with sound
- Movie Editing Mode and Blog mode; Facebook/YouTube Automatic Web Upload function for photos
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 "Best little camera ever" 2010-06-17
By Theresa A. Hoover
I have owned a digital camera since they came onto the market. This is the easiest and best quality picture taker I have ever used. 5 of my friends have bought the same camera and they also love, love, love it. This is a must have camera.

 "Video audio is HORRIBLE!" 2010-06-03
By Joseph Guerrero (New Mexico)
My wife has been wanting a waterproof camera for a VERY long time. She had this camera on her wishlist so when I wanted to surprise her with a gift for our anniversary, I bought this for her. She was BEYOND excited when I gave it to her. The size is perfect! The built is nice too. It takes good pictures. She also wanted this Point and Shoot for taking videos really quick. So she could upload and share with family online. I know this is NOT specifically a digital camcorder but she owned a Nikon Point & Shoot before, which she mainly used to carry in her purse since her DSLR camera is just too big to carry around to some events. She wanted something small, easy and quick to use. The Nikon point and shoot she owned before took great videos too. She loved it.



This camera however, takes video horribly! When she uploaded the video to the computer the audio was absolutely HORRIBLE. I don't know if I got one that had a defect or something but you couldn't even hear anything clearly. The audio was very VERY low. Very unrecognizable. It was BAD. I know she didn't want it mainly for the video feature but I figured at least the audio would be good. I didn't expect it to be THAT horrible. It was so bad that she asked me to return it.





We didn't even get to use it in water. We were looking forward to using it when the pool opened up. So I don't know how it works underwater. But I wanted to make sure and write a review about the audio in the video feature because had I read that, I wouldn't have bought it for her. I would have bought something else.

 "Stylish little digicam that screams "take me outdoors!"" 2010-06-01
By Gadgester (Mother Earth)
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1FQWZWZXWCPXX The Fujifilm Finepix XP10, newly available in April 2010, is a stylish little ultra-compact camera that invites you to have fun outdoors while taking pictures. It:



- is waterproof to 10 ft. under water, perfect for swimming pools, beach, snorkeling (note: do not use in hot water!)

- is shockproof up to 3 ft., great for jogging, cycling, or even letting your baby learn to take pictures

- is freezeproof down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 Celsius)

- is dustproof

- is weatherproof except in very hot climates

- has 12.2 effective megapixels

- has 5x optical zoom and features a Fujinon lens for great clarity; lens focal length is 36-180mm in 35mm film camera terms

- takes 720p widescreen, VGA or QVGA video

- can zoom optically in video mode (but see note on audio recording below)

- is really small and weighs just a little over 5 oz. with battery and SDHC card

- uses SDHC memory card, no more xD that was championed by Fuji and Olympus



I bought a green XP10 because I love spending time in the water -- and the green body looks really nice (and works whether you are a guy or gal)! I find that, outdoors during the day, the XP10 takes pictures with excellent clarity and excellent color saturation and contrast. Using fill-in flash in daylight truly enhances the picture. Indoors, because the XP10 lacks Fuji's legendary SuperCCD technology, picture quality is average for a compact or super-compact camera. It does have two natural-scene modes where it boosts the ISO (light sensitivity of the image sensor) at the expense of increased noise. I bought my XP10 to be used outdoors, in the pool and at the beach, so I haven't taken many indoor pics.



Video shooting at 720p yields smooth, clear HD video clips. BTW, video size is limited only by the 2GB FAT32 file size limit -- this means even if you pop in a 16GB SDHC card, the longest video clip can only go up to 2GB in file size, due to the limit imposed by the FAT32 file system. Video is recorded as motion JPEG in an AVI container, so it can be played on many, many devices, at the expense of slightly larger file sizes than a more compact format like MPEG-2 or MPEG-4.



While you can zoom optically -- a feature that every digital camera should have -- audio recording's volume level is lowered during zooming. Instead, the camera picks up some noise from the lens mechanism and that noise overwhelms the ambient sounds you want to record, which can be annoying when played back on a large TV. My advise is to use zooming sparingly during video mode. If you want great video recording on a compact digital camera, you should get a Sony or Canon or Panasonic camera (be prepared to pay a lot more for the waterproof feature, though).



Battery life is on the short side, rated at 165 shots per charge with flash on 50% of the time. This is not surprising given the ultra-compact form factor. It's not an issue for me because I only use it at the pool (i.e., I have other cameras for other occasions); but if you plan to take it on a day trip to the beach, a spare battery is a probably a must, especially if you use the flash a lot or take a lot of HD video. BTW, regardless of the digital camera you buy, I think a spare battery is pretty much always a necessity. Fuji deserves kudos for including a very compact 100-240V wall charger.



Anyway, my sample video clip shows how the camera works under water. The video resolution was set to QVGA (320x240) for easy upload to Amazon, but you should be able to see the amazing clarity both in and out of water (allowing for artifacts introduced by Amazon's video compression).



In summary, the XP10 is a great waterproof, shockproof camera that every water enthusiast should bring along to record fun memories.

 "Nice idea, but has some flaws" 2010-05-14
By CAW Mom (USA)
Bought the camera to use on vacation in Hawaii. The unit is water tight and takes good photos in bright light on land. However...



Images underwater are inconsistent and often grainy. Backlight adjustment on indoor photos does not work well. After 4 days of moderate (a few hours) use in the ocean, the coating on the back of the camera buttons began to flake off. Images can not easily be seen on the LCD in sunlight. The proprietary charger and transfer cable are a nuisance to carry while traveling - would have been better if the camera had been made to work with a mini-USB.



Not a bad camera, not a great camera - an adequate camera that I would not likely buy again.

 "rugged, pictures so-so, buttons tought to press" 2010-05-08
By Jefe Noriega (Salt Lake City)
The picture quality of this camera is not the greatest. Often, even with decent light, I have trouble getting a clear shot (perhaps it is my lack of steady hand though). The 720p video quality is decent for the price of this camera. As other reviews say, it is not extremely smooth. But hey, this isn't a camcorder! The camera does seem rugged, and overall I like the design. In my opinion, it is small and thin enough to carry wherever. I've used it underwater a couple of times without any problems.



Overall, a decent camera for the price, but I'm not blown away.


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- 12-megapixel resolution for large, photo-quality prints
- Four-Way protection: waterproof, freezeproof, shockproof and dustproof
- Fujinon 5x periscopic optical zoom lens with reinforced protective lens barrier
- Capture movies in 720p with sound
- Movie Editing Mode and Blog mode; Facebook/YouTube Automatic Web Upload function for photos
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 "Good pictures, poor video" 2010-06-22
By Kevin Delgadillo (Scotts Valley, CA USA)
Takes excellent photos on land and underwater. HD video was a key feature that attracted me to this product.



Unfortunately, the video quality overall leaves a lot to be desired:

- HD 1280x720 is encoded as 30fps MJPEG AVI (outdated format). HD video looks pretty good, but is not very smooth - it is jittery. Worst of all, the audio in the HD video contains very loud background noise -- a high-pitched sound combined with a strange low-end sound that resembles a heartbeat. It's more than a distraction, it makes the videos unwatchable IMO.

- SD 640x480 also encoded MJPEG AVI. Video looks pretty good for this resolution. Suffers from same jittery video motion. Gone is the high-pitched sound, but the low-end background "heartbeat" sound is still there.



If the video issues weren't there, this would be a perfect point-and-shoot underwater camera.



Due to audio noise issues with the video, I'm returning this item.



Kevin

 "Love, love this camera!" 2010-06-21
By Melissa Kissell (Fort Worth, TX)
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R138L884QYLZKS Seems like several people aren't happy with this camera. I was showing my husband the reviews on here and we were really surprised by how many are disappointed with their camera. Maybe I don't expect enough however, I did drop it and it didn't break; it took great pictures in and out of the water and the video works nicely as well.



I bought this for $139 at a local warehouse club and I think it's worth every penny for the underwater pictures and video alone. We've had a blast using it!



BTW, the video image isn't grainy. Their are water sprinklers that shoot over the pool, so what you are seeing is sprinkles and not a bad video.

 "NOT Waterproof" 2010-06-19
By T. Ingalls (Honolulu, HI)
I bought this camera for the waterproof feature, for beach and snorkeling photos. I took it to the beach and within 30 minutes it broke. The camera was never more than 2 feet underwater and it never hit anything. Water began leaking in the back display screen and the camera stopped functioning. Water also got in the front lens area and battery. Fortunately I was able to get the photos I had taken off the memory card.



Picture quality was really nice and the display screen size is large for easy viewing. But if you plan on taking it in the water I suggest buying a different camera.

 "Great Little Gadget" 2010-06-19
By Chris S. (Seattle, WA)
I just purchased this camera from costco for 139.99. It came with a 4gb card, carrying case, charging unit, and a usb cable. So far so good.



The picture quality is pretty good for the size and price of the camera. In the daylight the pictures are great. The video quality isn't too bad either.



The HD video is a great bonus. I was looking for a good camera that could work underwater (we go on a lot of vacations that have swimming pools, beaches, water parks, etc.) HD videos take up a lot of space, with my 4gb card it can only take 12 minutes of video. There's a dedicated video button so you don't have to search around for a video mode for those spontaneous moments where you want to capture video on the fly.



One thing to note about video: The speaker on this thing sucks. No joke, there's some white noise that I always hear when I playback my videos but this isn't a big deal to me because I'll probably put some music over it whenever I edit my videos.



Design is sleek. I purchased the black one because I like those generic colors, but the other ones look great too all with glossy finishes. The camera itself is tiny but the LCD screen is a great size so you can clearly see your pictures and easily read the options and settings.



If your looking for a very portable camera for active use (sporting, vacations, hiking, underwater) then this is a great buy, for it's price. The only real bad thing is the sound during recording. But, it's a camera not a camcorder. If you're hesitant about buying this, give it a try.



The only time I hear bad reviews about this product is if it was defected somehow. Luckily, so far I haven't had any problems. So I'm writing this review based on a unit that is working 100% properly. Everyone is bound to find a defected electronic device sometime in their life so if it doesn't work the first time, return for a new one.



I recommend it this product!

 "Zoom is broken" 2010-06-15
By xxxxxxx
I bought it brand new for $40 off on Friday. The zoom in and zoom out buttons (W and T) beep when I press them but 29 out of 30 times nothing else happens. 1 out of 30 times, the camera will zoom in regardless of whether I pressed W or T. Nothing makes it zoom out. It has to be turned off so the zoom resets. Searching the Internets found plenty of complaining about FujiFilm camera zooms for other models. I guess the XP10 can't zoom either. There are no firmware updates on FujiFilm's website. I contacted the company and they told me to mail the thing to New Jersey at my own expense so they could look at it. Like that is gonna happen. This thing is going back to the store pronto.


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