Finepix Z33WP

coolsigg · 13th March 2009

Anyone bought it yet? Looks like a fun n funky camera? IT Show selling $349 with alot of crappy freebies. Am sure the regular shops can offer cheaper.

airconvent · 13th March 2009

If IT show is $349, you probably can get it below $300 at MSC, AP, etc.
Agree the camera looks pretty cool and I think its weather proof too.

coolsigg · 13th March 2009

Originally Posted by airconvent

If IT show is $349, you probably can get it below $300 at MSC, AP, etc.
Agree the camera looks pretty cool and I think its weather proof too.

ok thanks. Maybe I will head to the regular shops at Funan to ask around! Its waterproof up to 3 meters n dust proof (according to Today's IT Show supplement). But not shockproof. Just want to use it to take candid shots of my nephews at the pool!

wrx_sti_22b · 13th March 2009

I think it is a nice camera. The black one & blue one looks nice. My fav colour is green but i won't get this green one, it looks kinda like a toy. I think this camera is cool becoz despite it's low price, Fujifilm did not sting on it's features. Though not to the extend of having optical image stabilizer, it has a 2.7" LCD screen of 230K pixel.

coolsigg · 13th March 2009

updates:

I bought the Blue Z33 at IT Show.

Cash Price comparison:
CP: $310 (4GB card + Case)
J316: $305 (4GB card + Case)
IT Show: $335 (2X8GB Cards + Case + 1 spare 3rd Party Batt + screen protector + mini tripod=> quite useless)

standbymel · 16th March 2009

anyone tested the camera and care to share pics taken with it? i have bought mine but it totally sux to the max and when compared to my z3 (a old model of finepix) it simply pale in comparison!!! i am so totally disappointed with the cam and have thought of selling it already when it is barely 2days old. =(

I am wondering if the salesperson have given me a defective set? the test set was so much better. the SR mode sux, so is the auto mode! why does still flash in board daylight? and all my pictures came out slightly whitish and FAKE!

can anyone advice? is it possible to go an exchange with fujifilm since it is barely 2 days old. i am so upset with my purchase.

z3 is still way much better than z33wp in terms of pic quality. Pics taken with z33wp is way to overexposed!

someone, pls enlighten me if my prejudice against the cam is wrong./ =(

coolsigg · 16th March 2009

Originally Posted by standbymel

anyone tested the camera and care to share pics taken with it? i have bought mine but it totally sux to the max and when compared to my z3 (a old model of finepix) it simply pale in comparison!!! i am so totally disappointed with the cam and have thought of selling it already when it is barely 2days old. =(

I am wondering if the salesperson have given me a defective set? the test set was so much better. the SR mode sux, so is the auto mode! why does still flash in board daylight? and all my pictures came out slightly whitish and FAKE!

can anyone advice? is it possible to go an exchange with fujifilm since it is barely 2 days old. i am so upset with my purchase.

z3 is still way much better than z33wp in terms of pic quality. Pics taken with z33wp is way to overexposed!

someone, pls enlighten me if my prejudice against the cam is wrong./ =(

I share the same frustrations when using SR mode. Its totally CMI. The flash overexposes everything.

I tried using the M mode and adjust EV downwards. +2EV, 0EV and -2EV all look the same.

Only landscape mode in daylight still ok. dunno whats wrong.

weixiang1900 · 16th March 2009

Go for F200EXR, you will never regret

i wonder why would anyone go lower than F200EXR when clearly that's the winner from fuji.

jacob · 16th March 2009

Originally Posted by weixiang1900

Go for F200EXR, you will never regret

i wonder why would anyone go lower than F200EXR when clearly that's the winner from fuji.

not everyone can 'afford' F200exr price.

coolsigg · 16th March 2009

Originally Posted by weixiang1900

Go for F200EXR, you will never regret

i wonder why would anyone go lower than F200EXR when clearly that's the winner from fuji.

i wan to try the waterproof function...

Originally Posted by jacob

not everyone can 'afford' F200exr price.

yep!

Snooze · 17th March 2009

Finger prints?

standbymel · 17th March 2009

i have only got myself to blame for getting such lousy cam! i dont mind paying for F200EXR.

i did not do my research before i hit the IT fair and therefore end up getting some crap camera.

anyone can share your experience with Z33? i am so gona sell it away and buy F200EXR.

Royaux · 21st March 2009

how's the underwater performance on it?

coolsigg · 21st March 2009

Originally Posted by Royaux

how's the underwater performance on it?

havent got a chance to try yet...

jacob · 22nd March 2009

Originally Posted by standbymel

i have only got myself to blame for getting such lousy cam! i dont mind paying for F200EXR.

i did not do my research before i hit the IT fair and therefore end up getting some crap camera.

anyone can share your experience with Z33? i am so gona sell it away and buy F200EXR.

it's ok. lesson learned is important. anyway you can always make the full used of whatever cam you have right now. it's the person behind the cam and not the cam. make it work!

coolsigg · 23rd March 2009

Originally Posted by jacob

it's ok. lesson learned is important. anyway you can always make the full used of whatever cam you have right now. it's the person behind the cam and not the cam. make it work!

yep, after fiddling around with the cam for a few days...here's some shots I had taken to share...

have to make the best out of the situation and enjoy the camera...wat to do, no budget for F200EXR...

Glasses...

Clouds...

Candid...

Reflections (some PP done in photoshop)

kazu11 · 29th March 2009

really so bad ah this cam? planning to buy a point-and-shoot waterproof camera, comparing this against the olympus ones and pentax optio w60.

coolsigg · 29th March 2009

Originally Posted by kazu11

really so bad ah this cam? planning to buy a point-and-shoot waterproof camera, comparing this against the olympus ones and pentax optio w60.

if u shoot someone near, say within 1-2 meters, with flash, confirm overexposed.

otherwise, for general usage, not bad as u can see from above photos.

Had a chance to use it underwater this weekend, not bad also. Not sure about olympus and optio. U can ask around the other 2 sub-forums for feedback.

But since Z33 cost only around $300, cannot hiam so much lor. Shutter, playback and zoom response all agonisingly slow.

kazu11 · 30th March 2009

thanks for the feedback. i have a pentax optio water-resistant model from way back, think it's still in working condition but technically can't shoot underwater.

probably have to visit the shops personally for a hands-on before i can decide.

drewdam · 31st March 2009

Originally Posted by coolsigg

if u shoot someone near, say within 1-2 meters, with flash, confirm overexposed.

otherwise, for general usage, not bad as u can see from above photos.

Had a chance to use it underwater this weekend, not bad also. Not sure about olympus and optio. U can ask around the other 2 sub-forums for feedback.

But since Z33 cost only around $300, cannot hiam so much lor. Shutter, playback and zoom response all agonisingly slow.

can set the EV -2/3 and see how it perform...should help to cut the overexpose..

13th March 2009	#1
coolsigg Member/Tangshooter Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,947	Finepix Z33WP Anyone bought it yet? Looks like a fun n funky camera? IT Show selling $349 with alot of crappy freebies. Am sure the regular shops can offer cheaper. __________________ flickr - Multiply

13th March 2009	#2
airconvent Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,083	Re: Finepix Z33WP If IT show is $349, you probably can get it below $300 at MSC, AP, etc. Agree the camera looks pretty cool and I think its weather proof too. __________________ Pentax:Kx,K1000,18250,DA21,40,70, FA50f1.4+f1.7,AF360,Sigma600f8, Fuji F200EXR

13th March 2009	#4
wrx_sti_22b Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: where Bill is... Posts: 3,627	Re: Finepix Z33WP I think it is a nice camera. The black one & blue one looks nice. My fav colour is green but i won't get this green one, it looks kinda like a toy. I think this camera is cool becoz despite it's low price, Fujifilm did not sting on it's features. Though not to the extend of having optical image stabilizer, it has a 2.7" LCD screen of 230K pixel.

13th March 2009	#5
coolsigg Member/Tangshooter Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,947	Re: Finepix Z33WP updates: I bought the Blue Z33 at IT Show. Cash Price comparison: CP: $310 (4GB card + Case) J316: $305 (4GB card + Case) IT Show: $335 (2X8GB Cards + Case + 1 spare 3rd Party Batt + screen protector + mini tripod=> quite useless) __________________ flickr - Multiply

16th March 2009	#6
standbymel New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2	Re: Finepix Z33WP anyone tested the camera and care to share pics taken with it? i have bought mine but it totally sux to the max and when compared to my z3 (a old model of finepix) it simply pale in comparison!!! i am so totally disappointed with the cam and have thought of selling it already when it is barely 2days old. =( I am wondering if the salesperson have given me a defective set? the test set was so much better. the SR mode sux, so is the auto mode! why does still flash in board daylight? and all my pictures came out slightly whitish and FAKE! can anyone advice? is it possible to go an exchange with fujifilm since it is barely 2 days old. i am so upset with my purchase. z3 is still way much better than z33wp in terms of pic quality. Pics taken with z33wp is way to overexposed! someone, pls enlighten me if my prejudice against the cam is wrong./ =(

16th March 2009	#8
weixiang1900 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 565	Re: Finepix Z33WP Go for F200EXR, you will never regret i wonder why would anyone go lower than F200EXR when clearly that's the winner from fuji.

17th March 2009	#11
Snooze Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 68	Re: Finepix Z33WP Finger prints?

17th March 2009	#12
standbymel New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2	Re: Finepix Z33WP i have only got myself to blame for getting such lousy cam! i dont mind paying for F200EXR. i did not do my research before i hit the IT fair and therefore end up getting some crap camera. anyone can share your experience with Z33? i am so gona sell it away and buy F200EXR.

21st March 2009	#13
Royaux Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cybertron Posts: 608	Re: Finepix Z33WP how's the underwater performance on it? __________________ carbonmade Always look on the dark* side of life.* ∞\|♠

29th March 2009	#17
kazu11 New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2	Re: Finepix Z33WP really so bad ah this cam? planning to buy a point-and-shoot waterproof camera, comparing this against the olympus ones and pentax optio w60.

30th March 2009	#19
kazu11 New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2	Re: Finepix Z33WP thanks for the feedback. i have a pentax optio water-resistant model from way back, think it's still in working condition but technically can't shoot underwater. probably have to visit the shops personally for a hands-on before i can decide.