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Fuji WP-FXF30 Underwater Housing for Fuji F30 & F31fd Digital Cameras | 
| Brand: Fuji
Category: Photography
List Price: $255.96
Buy New: $146.54
You Save: $109.42 (43%)
Rating:  16 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 4.1 x 5.9 x 3.9
MPN: 15694040
Model: 15694040
UPC: 074101407556
EAN: 0074101407556
ASIN: B000G644IM
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| Features:
| • | The underwater housing is completely waterproof | | • | Pressure resistance of up to 40m (131 ft.) under | | • | Weight: Approx 11.5 oz (without camera/accessories) | | • | Case Material: Transparent polycarbonate | | • | Lens Material: Reinforced glass |
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Product Description
Go deep for that unique shot with this underwater housing designed exclusively for the FinePix F30 & F31fd digital cameras. With a polycarbonate shell body and tempered glass lens window, this underwater housing is designed for depths of up to 130 feet (40 meters). The internal flash can be used underwater (removable diffuser included).
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| Customer Reviews: Read 11 more reviews...
Worked very well December 1, 2008
D. Yang (Austin, TX)
I bought this for my Fuji F30. There is another housing available for this camera that is more expensive. For my purposes I did not need that fancy stuff so I opted for this one. I got as deep as 90 feet and it says it can go down to 120ft which I rarely do.
Directions on how to use were very clear. Easy setup. I was nervous trying it out for the first time but had no problems with leakage or fogging (I used the anti-moisture pack that came with it).
Got some nice photos but that really is going to be more on the camera and it's usage then this housing.
The flash expander though must be used else you will get a dark spot in the right corner as they mention.
I wish it came with more anti-moisture packs but I don't know how long those things last so maybe 3 is enough.
Overall I really like this housing and am very happy I have it!
Great underwater case September 15, 2008
J. Wong (Sacramento, Ca United States)
I like this underwater case a lot. The best part about this case is that you are are able to access ALL the buttons while the case is on. I have used this case many time and has not failed me yet.
Great Accessory for a Great camera April 16, 2008
J. Norton
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love the F31d and this housing is the perfect solution for taking underwater snaps. The desiccant packs that are provided are very useful since using the housing in very humid areas will cause some condensation in the case once you move the camera from a warm moist air (when you put the camera in the case) to a cool underwater environment. The functionality of the case is brilliant. The tricky part to the photography is staying steady and making sure you set the camera white balance to underwater. I find that correcting the levels on each of the red, green, blue channels of the image is still necessary to recreate correct underwater colors. Auto levels in Photoshop/Photoshop elements will get you close. I find that the camera gets really hot if you use the case out of the water but, it still takes nice pictures despite the extra glass in front of the lense.
Great underwater housing... January 11, 2008
Ken Walsh (Tucson, AZ)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Perhaps the best thing about the advent of small digital compacts has been the introduction of relatively inexpensive underwater housings for them. I have little to add to what others have said, this is an excellent housing that allows for full control of the camera. I'd add just a few notes to make sure you have the right expectations for underwater photography:
- Underwater photography is pretty hard. You typically have very low light levels and severe color casts. The F30/F31 are excellent cameras to start with since they handle low light well and they have a halfway decent underwater mode. That said, still be prepared for far, far fewer good shots underwater than you get on land.
- Video is easier and more satisfying than stills often. If you find your results frustrating with the still shots, turn on the video mode and give it a try.
- Focusing and tracking is hard. These compacts are all a bit slow in focusing and shutter release and fish are very fast. This makes things quite a challenge. You'll probably want to start with pictures where both you and the subject are not moving.
- People who've done underwater photography will tell you it is not "if" your housing floods but rather "when" will it flood. Follow the directions religously. Minimize the number of times you open the housing, the F30 has amazing battery life and the 1GB cards hold a lot of pictures. If you are going back in the water and don't need a battery charge and still have space on the card then don't open the housing! Just rinse it with fresh water and take in down on your next dive. Everytime you open and reseal a housing (any housing, even one costing thousands of dollars) there is a risk of leak. Always test the seal before going on a dive!
So, with all that in mind, a F30 with this housing is a wonderful way to begin underwater photography, but remember it is much more difficult than shore based photography so be patient and look for articles on the web to help you out.
Solid all around October 22, 2007
ChrisEdison (Edison, NJ USA)
I've used this housing for about 50 dives and am very satisfied.
- No leaks yet with dives down to 110 feet
- Compact case, you can operate camera with one hand
- Buttons are a good size and make camera easy to operate, even with thick gloves
- Flash diffuser plate has hole for autofocus beam, which helps autofocus feature work well
- Flash diffuser is well-designed to allow you to use the internal flash for macro shots without throwing a shadow on your subject
- Easy to attach retractor or lanyard
- Tripod attachment allows you to attach a strobe later
The F30 is a great camera to take underwater. If you have the camera and are thinking about getting the housing, go for it!
One caution - you can get spare O-rings, but you can't get a spare diffusion plate, so don't lose it!
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