Fujifilm FinePix REAL 3D W1

The Fujifilm FinePix REAL 3D W1 is a new breakthrough in ЗD digital camera imaging. With thissystem, you can review images and videos in 3D on the camera’s ЗD 2.8” LCD monitor and also on the large LCD monitor of the 3D digital viewer (sold separately), as well as MP format or ЗD-AVI compatible devices.

FinePix REAL 3D Lens System

Acclaimed for superb resolution and definition, Fujinon lenses are the choice of professional cameramen and a key component of many professional imaging devices. For the FinePix REAL 3D W1, Fujifilm has developed a groundbreaking image capture system comprising two Fujinon lenses and two CCD s, and the system is integrated in the compact body with high-precision engineering. An aluminum die-cast frame provides the solid platform for the precision alignment of the left and right lenses so you can take 3D images with an unprecedented quality of reality.

Original Technology Displays ЗD Images that Jump Out of the Screen

Our ability to perceive depth comes from viewing an object along two different lines of sight. This phenomenon is called parallax. The monitor on the 3D digital camera uses an originally developed “Light Direction Control System”, and the 3D digital viewer adopts a “Parallax Barrier System” to precisely direct light to the right and left eyes in a way that simulates parallax. Both enable easy and natural viewing of 3D images with just the naked eye.

RP (Real Photo) Processor 3D

Image data captured by the twin lens- CCD system is processed by the RP (Real Photo) Processor 3D – a newly developed processor that evaluates all photographic factors from focus and brightness to color tonality, and then merges the left and right images in a single 3D image. It is also the power behind 3D Auto – the function that makes point-and-shoot 3D photography a reality! This processor also controls the two capture systems independently to shoot two different images of the same subject simultaneously – each with different photographic settings.

3D Printing Principles Step 1

When passing through the lenticular sheet (sheet with cylindrical parallel lenses), interlaced image data are separated into left and right images.

Step 2 The left and right eyes see the respective images.

Step 3 Parallax interprets the disparity between the images as a sense of depth.

3D File Format

For 3D image recording, the FinePix REAL 3D system adopts the MP format for stills and 3D- AVI format for movies. MP format is the “multi-picture format” standardized by CIPA*. FinePix REAL 3D W1 can also simultaneously record still images in both MP format (3D) and JPEG (2D). 3D- AVI adopts the widely used AVI multimedia container format. Adoption of these formats enables 2D playback of recorded images on the user’s current personal computer. With the bundled FinePix Viewer image viewing software, users can also convert MP format and 3D- AVI to conventional 2D formats.

Manual Shooting Functions

Pursue the extremes of 3D and 2D photo expression with the manual shooting functions of the FinePix REAL 3D W1. Choose “M” (Manual) Mode for the freedom to set shutter speed and aperture. Get instant control of depth of field in “A” (Aperture Priority) Mode. With the built-in “P” (Program) Mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value. With manual shooting functions, you can capture what your mind’s eye sees in every detail.

VIDEOS:

Stuff.tv reviews writes:

“Overall, though, this is a stunning first effort. It’s a little big and pricey, but you’ve got a whole new creative dimension to play with – and playing around to get the most eye-popping results is utterly addictive.”

Rating: ★★★★★

CNET.uk reviews writes:

“We can’t say how good the separate viewer is because Fujifilm didn’t have one to send to us, but, judging by the images on the FinePix Real 3D W1’s screen, when the 3D mode works, it works well. But the 3D effect is elusive, the camera can be awkward to handle, and the overall cost could soon start rising, thanks to the expensive extras.“ Rating: ★★★½☆

PhotographyBlog writes:

“3D W1 produced 2D images of above average quality during the review period. The 10 megapixel sensor produces noise-free images at ISO 100, but there’s some limited noise starting to appear at ISO 200. ISO 400 exhibits fairly visible noise and loss of fine detail but is still very usable, while ISO 800 and 1600 get progressively noisier.“

Rating: ★★★★☆

T3 writes:

“Buy it for a gimmick-mad sibling as a wedding present, maybe… but get a proper compact for yourself.“ Rating: ★★★☆☆

Akihabara reviews the Fujifilm FinePix REAL 3D W1 and writes:

“Overall, though, this is a stunning first effort. It’s a little big and pricey, but you’ve got a whole new creative dimension to play with – and playing around to get the most eye-popping results is utterly addictive.” Rating: N/A

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