Fujifilm made a splash this year with the release of the world’s thinnest double image-stabilised 5x zoom camera: the FinePix Z100fd. The optional dive bundle makes the camera a good choice for the recreational underwater photographer.
The dive bundle features underwater housing effective to a depth of 40 m. Also included are an O-ring, O-ring grease and user instructions. The 8-megapixel digital camera is best intended for point-and-shoot photography. The images are sharp and clear, with a very bright flash, and inline with what one can expect from this type of equipment.
The Z100fd’s best feature is the relatively powerful 5x zoom. While it is a good camera for its intended purpose, I would recommend the SeaLife DC600 for lower depth/lower light underwater photography. SeaLife also has a wide range of accessories and flashes that are not available with the Finepix Z100fd.
