07-02-2018, 08:29 PM
I picked up a FUJIFILM Finepix XP130 from Costco a few years ago and LOVE it. I have a Nikon DSLR that rarely gets pulled out anymore. I also have a Nikon point-and-shoot and this Fuji outperforms the Nikon with much better pictures.
We've used this thing on cruises, Mexico trips, Lagoon, swimming, snorkeling, etc. The pictures turn out great!
Two things to look for: optical zoom and ease of finding the buttons one-handed.
Optical zoom is a must in my opinion. Digital zoom is a joke and just ends up ruining an otherwise good photo. This Fuji does have optical zoom.
Also make sure you have one that's easy to access all the needed buttons one handed. Can you grip the camera and also reach the zoom buttons, shutter, flash, and video buttons quickly? If you are holding a fish and a camera this is a MUST.
Finally make sure whatever you get has little to no shutter lag. Some of the cheap ones you will find the shot is long gone by the time the camera actually takes the photo. If the light is good enough you can help this out by turning off the flash, but flash can be really good to help highlight your photos especially against a brighter background.
With that in mind, go into a store that carries them and try them out. I played around with this thing in Costco, going through a lot of the functions, for probably 1/2 hour before deciding to buy it.
Good luck!
[signature]
We've used this thing on cruises, Mexico trips, Lagoon, swimming, snorkeling, etc. The pictures turn out great!
Two things to look for: optical zoom and ease of finding the buttons one-handed.
Optical zoom is a must in my opinion. Digital zoom is a joke and just ends up ruining an otherwise good photo. This Fuji does have optical zoom.
Also make sure you have one that's easy to access all the needed buttons one handed. Can you grip the camera and also reach the zoom buttons, shutter, flash, and video buttons quickly? If you are holding a fish and a camera this is a MUST.
Finally make sure whatever you get has little to no shutter lag. Some of the cheap ones you will find the shot is long gone by the time the camera actually takes the photo. If the light is good enough you can help this out by turning off the flash, but flash can be really good to help highlight your photos especially against a brighter background.
With that in mind, go into a store that carries them and try them out. I played around with this thing in Costco, going through a lot of the functions, for probably 1/2 hour before deciding to buy it.
Good luck!
[signature]