A Waterproof Case for the FinePix Camera
Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd.
Category
Photographic technology
Date
2007 - 2010
Materials
Plastic, Metal
Measurements
90 x 130 x 65 mm
Place of origin
China
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525844.1
Summary
A Waterproof Case for the FinePix Camera. The case is trasparent polycarbonate with orange plastic mouldings for the handgrip and controls. External control knobs and buttons mate with thos of the camera which is installed via a hinged rear door. The door closes against a rubber seal and the unit is locked by a side knob. Inside is a label warning aginst sand or dust on the seal and warning 'Always check the O-ring before use'. On the door is a label '1584-FJ01106'. On the front is printed 'Fujifilm FinePix Waterproof Case WP-FXF50'. On the rear, a plastic label has 'Fujifilm'. The base has a metal tripod bush and 'Made is China' moulded in the body.
Provenance
Donated on 7/2/20 to The Fox Talbot Museum by M. Mendolia and N. Deveney.
Makers and roles
Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd., manufacturer