Fujifilm WP-FXF40 Underwater Housing for Fuji FinePix F40fd Digital Cameras

by Fuji

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 4.3 x 3.6 inches ; 10.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000MSBPV8
• Item model number: 15741269
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Compatible with the Finpix F40 digital cameraPolycarbonate shell body reinforced glass and silicone O-Ring Waterproof up to 131'

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cave Diving, Snorkeling, Beach, Pool, Freeking Awesome!, July 30, 2007

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R. Auger - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fujifilm WP-FXF40 Underwater Housing for Fuji FinePix F40fd Digital Cameras (Electronics)

I took this cave diving in Crystal River Srings, FL, under high pressure, and took it on the beach and in the pool another day in shallow waters. I also took it snorkeling with manatees. No rust, no leaking, no fogging. Got knocked around many times, but stood strong. You can easily access all controls on the camera. The locking mechism is fantastic. The pictures are easy to take, and easy to show somebody how to take. The fujinon lens goes right up to the glass element on the case, and takes clear pictures on dry land just as if you weren't using the case. Unlike some other brand's cases, the flash diffuser stays on solid, and has a backup cord if you want to let it hang off. The adjustable wrist cord with a rubber tube is comfortable and never comes off during swimming. The flash words good through the diffuser, although you'll need use the overexpose dial since the flash is weekened.

My friends love the pictures I've taken of them. The shots while in the ocean while we are playing football are right up in the water action and very unique and clear. The videos and pictures I took in the caves are clear and priceless.

The 1/1.6" sensor on the Fuji F40fd, which is 70% larger than all point and shoots and slightly bigger than even the Canon G7, performs fantastically in the more challenging lighting environments underwater. Also, under extreme bright beach lighting, the camera has incredable dynamic range and doesn't show any hilight clipping. You can actually still hear people pretty well in video mode through the case. The camera focuses really well, even in an extremely dark underwater cave. The little light built into the camera is shot further by the hole in the flash diffuser, allowing it to both focus and give extra light in dark water. The camera performs surprisingly fast.

Very high quality, good instructions. You may want to order some extra silica gel packets. This case is way cheaper than the other brands, and easier to get even cheaper as a gray market even on amazon.

My only complaint is that if the camera could use a fisheye adapter or slightly wider lense, it would be more useful underwater, since pictues underwater for any camera get blurier further away from the subject. Generally, it was wide enough however. Not many cases or point and shoots let you attach these, let alone in an underwater case. I think sony has this option for some of their $400 PS cameras, and the case is 180 buck and 80 for the fisheye. For $80 for a case and a camera with a far better sensor and autofocus, though, I would rather have the Fuji Camera.

By the way, I own about $9,000 worth of Canon gear (5D, L lenses, etc) and have used almost every brand extensively. The Fuji sensors are the best quality for Point Shoot cameras.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Made, August 23, 2007

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S. Allen "Beach Lover" (Port Aransas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fujifilm WP-FXF40 Underwater Housing for Fuji FinePix F40fd Digital Cameras (Electronics)

This case goes above and beyond the call of duty. I bought this to use at the beach on the gulf coast because the high humidity coupled with the salt and surf can wreak havock on digital cameras. In the past, I have avoided taking my camera near the water and used a throw away instead. I have not taken it under the water yet but I really don't see it to be a problem. This case is very sturdy and well made. The buttons are marked using the same icons as found on the camera itself. The locking mechanism has a safety lock to keep the case from opening accidently, and it comes with a wrist strap that allows you to sinch it up tight against your wrist.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Waterproof wonder!, June 15, 2008

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G. Warner (Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fujifilm WP-FXF40 Underwater Housing for Fuji FinePix F40fd Digital Cameras (Electronics)

This enclosure worked like a charm. We used it several times to snorkel or just go to the beach. We popped it out when we didn't want the bulk of the enclosure and it snapped right back together. It was great!