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My New Toy, I Mean Tool

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Real Estate Agent with Dockside Realty VA 0225142975

My new toy, I mean tool is a camera but not any old camera. This one is supposed to be safe even if I drop it into Lake Anna. Now why would I do a thing like that? Well, I might not do it intentionally but it sure can happen accidentally.

True I have not dropped a camera into the lake but I have seen my cell phone fly there while I was using it to take photos. Of course it took a little more than aerodynamics to make it fly. It took me tripping on a deck and hitting the deck hard enough to make that phone sail off into the water with a splash.

I was doing a market analysis for an owner on a waterfront lot. When I got down to the dock I noticed that it was two levels with only a step down from one to the other. I thought to myself that I better be careful walking around. I truly did. However, once I started taking pictures I had the phone up to my face. All it took was one step in the wrong direction and I was flat as a pancake. A shattered phone at the bottom of some shallow water and whiplash were the results.

Recently I was talking with someone who has a waterproof camera and he really liked it. I thought about it and realized that it might now save me from another case of whiplash but it might survive a dip in the lake.

Taking a look on online and keeping in mind my friend's good review of his camera I sorted through the specs and reviews of a number of cameras. This is what I chose:

Fugi Water Proof Camera

Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Yellow 16MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3-Inch LCD

It weighs a pound and has a 5x zoom. The measurements are 5.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 inches and it fits in most of my pockets so it is handy whenever I need it. I bit bulkier than other small cameras but a good supplement to my growing arsenal of cameras.

I've had Fuji cameras before and been very pleased with them as I am with this one. I like having a camera with me no matter where I am as I never know when I'm going to be able to capture some shots that capture Lake Anna among many other things.

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Comments (49)

Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

Well seeing as how you have experience with the waterproof benefits, your decision makes sense.

Jul 29, 2013 06:18 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

A new gadget is like a drug for at least 3 weeks lol!

Jul 29, 2013 06:25 AM
Rob Arnold
Sand Dollar Realty Group, Inc. - Altamonte Springs, FL
Metro Orlando Full Service - Investor Friendly & F

Looks like a very nice new toy.  I agree with the others, let's see some photos that it takes.

Jul 29, 2013 06:28 AM
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

Kate, if you're working waterfront properties, I think this is a great tool to have. It wouldn't come in handy much here.

Jul 29, 2013 08:10 AM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Good Idea, Kate, on your new camera. Looks strong enough for your antics. :) We sell lakefront communities on a chain of lakes and feel I will check this out - especially for times we have clients out on the boat. Thanks. And no more tripping.

Jul 29, 2013 08:34 AM
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Hi there-it sure has a cool design and the waterproof is great. Be sure to post some photos here in the rain from it!

Jul 29, 2013 09:02 AM
Ralph Gorgoglione
Metro Life Homes - Palm Springs, CA
California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407

What a capable and sleek looking toy-camera! It's always reassuring to know that your photos are better protected. Enjoy!

Jul 29, 2013 09:26 AM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Hopefully you won't have to retreive this from the bottom of the lake but you can take lots of good pictures while zipping around in your boat.

Jul 29, 2013 11:24 AM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

It looks like you have solved the camera issue.. now you just need to make sure you look before you leap!  Be safe and enjoy your new camera.

Jul 29, 2013 11:58 AM
Simone Bercu
Metro Referral - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Not state specific Real Estate - GRI, e-PRO, AB

Kat, enjoy your new toys.  I have seen them in our local pool when swimmers are recording their strokes.  I recommend attaching the product to your hand, if you do not want to go camera fishing.

Jul 29, 2013 12:04 PM
Jimmy Faulkner
Florida. Homes Realty & Mortgage - Wantagh, NY
The Best Of St. Augustine

I was just introduced to the Samsung 4x and oh what a camera. 21X zoom and works like a computer with emai, photo lab and so much more. Pixel strength is 16x as compared to the 5x on an I pad. WOW is what yu will say when you see it.

Jul 29, 2013 12:12 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Now Kate, every good real estate professional knows a toy is not tax deductible for business; but a tool certainly may be. . .tsk, tsk!

Jul 29, 2013 01:31 PM
David Shamansky
US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO
Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

Water proof, shock proof sounds like my kind of tech lol.

Next time I am going to the beach may check this bad boy out

 

 

Jul 29, 2013 01:34 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Kate, love this camera - and wow, a wi-fi sign suggests you can control the camera from your tablet, too! Ok, my next camera will be a wi-fi one.

Jul 29, 2013 04:19 PM
Gerard Gilbers
Higher Authority Markeing - Asheboro, NC
Your Marketing Master

Since yo think you may go swimming with the camera it makes sense to get one that is waterproof! Sounds like a great camera.

Jul 29, 2013 04:19 PM
William May
Century 21 / Union Realty - Torrance, CA
Your Family Realtor For Life

your right Kate. Thats not any old camera. I need to get myself a waterproof camera some. day. Great post.

Jul 29, 2013 04:31 PM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M
Kate - I hope you are enjoying your new tool though why not enjoy it as a toy too?
Jul 29, 2013 04:38 PM
Michael Gendreau
Edina Realty - White Bear Lake, MN
Edina Realty

thanks for the technological update it is always good to see what is out there.

Jul 29, 2013 09:55 PM
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Sure, it's going to be great for business, but I can't wait to see the pictures from this new camera! This is going to be fun!

Jul 29, 2013 09:56 PM
Kate Elim
Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA
Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Hi Everyone...Especially to those that requested photos,

Yes, I took some yesterday afternoon down on my dock but have not had a chance to load them. Will be doing that later when I'm home on my own computer.

Kate

Jul 30, 2013 05:37 AM