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Fujifilm WP-FXF40 Underwater Housing for Fuji FinePix F40fd Digital Cameras | 
| Brand: Fuji
List Price: $233.96
Buy New: $119.95 (On sale from $179.95)
You Save: $60.00 (33%)
New (21) Used (1) from $119.95
Rating:  13 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 6.2 x 4.3 x 3.6
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 15741269
Model: 15741269
UPC: 074101400342
EAN: 0074101400342
ASIN: B000MSBPV8
Release Date: May 15, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Compatible with F40fd | | • | Pressure resistance of up to 40 Meters (131 FT) Underwater |
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Product Description
FUJI 15741269 FINEPIX(R) F40FD UNDERWATER CASE POLYCARBONATE SHELL-BODY WITH REINFORCED GLASS;GOOD FOR DEPTHS AS LOW AS 131 FT UNDERWATER FINEPIX(R) F40FD UNDERWATER CASE
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
Cave Diving, Snorkeling, Beach, Pool, Freeking Awesome! July 30, 2007
R. Auger
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
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.
Well Made August 23, 2007
S. Allen (Port Aransas, TX)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
Waterproof wonder! June 16, 2008
G. Warner (Indiana)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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!
 works great but does not float! June 22, 2008
K. Mitchell (Austin, TX USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Within 24 hours of receiving my WP-FXF40, I took it and my F40FD toobing on the Rockin R River Rapids in New Braunfels, TX. Many beers were had and many great pictures and videos were taken. Unfortunately, I lost my camera in the water while getting out of my toob. If you buy this device, please realize IT DOES NOT FLOAT. Thus make sure to use the wrist strap or attach a fishing floater to it.
Don't buy from Builders Depot, they will not honor the $79.99 Price September 5, 2007
W. Mehlig (Pembroke Pines, FL)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I ordered this through Amazon from Builders Depot, as soon as the order went through to Builders Depot I received and E-Mail cancelling my order due to no stock. The Price aparently had gone up from $79.99 to $159.99, so I sent them an E-Mail about the issue telling them that in their web site it states that they had 9 in stock and they still refused saying that they had checked in the warehouse and they had no stock. I even told them that I was willing to wait for them to come in and they said that they didn't want to hold my money and they had no ETA on the Item. Today I called customer service and spoke to one of the girls there and they confirmed that they had 9 in Stock. I wrote them back and they responded that they had made a mistake with the price but they had no stock anyway. This all sounds like BS to me and they just don't want to honor the price, so don't waste your time and don't buy from these people. Liars !!! How can people do business this way. I also wrote a complain to Amazon.
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