Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Digital Camera with 3.5-Inch LCD
- Capture high-resolution images in 2D and 3D
- Record HD 3D movies (720p resolution); dual 10-megapixel CCD and lens system
- 3.5-inch widescreen autostereoscopic LCD displays images and movies in 3D instantly, with no glasses required
- mini-HDMI output jack offers easy connection to a compatible 3D HDTV; view images and movies instantly in 3D
- Capture images and movies to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
The 10.0 megapixel ccd; 720p 3d high-definition video; 3x zoom lens; 3.5″ wide lcd screen; 2d & 3d high-definition shooting modes.
List Price: $ 599.99
Price: $ 599.99
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Fuji 3D Rocks! Fills the 3D content gap nicely..,
I am a long time fan of 3D and a geek, this camera was an excellent fit for me. It produces very clear, perfect 3D images with good depth. The 3.5 inch screen on the back is very High resolution (1.15 million pixels) and Displays 3D without the need for Glasses. The screen is suitable for Viewing 3D and can display a nice 3D “pop out the screen” effect if you compose the shot correctly. Everyone that has seen the camera’s screen is amazed at the quality and 3D effect. There is nothing on the market to compare with this Fuji W3 at the moment, AIPTEK has a low end $200 3D camera and Panasonic has a $1400 3D HD video cam.
This is a good addition to anyone who has a 3D HDTV or 3D projector, considering there is very little to watch in 3D at the moment. The Footage looks very good on the big screen. I am watching it on a 100″ projection Screen with Nvidia 3D vision Glasses and the effect is amazing. The Best 3D I have ever seen on the consumer market.
The price tag is a little high, it still makes great sense for anyone that has invested in a 3D TV and shutter glasses. 3D and 2D may also be displayed on a TV using the built in HDMI port on the Camera (adapter required)
Fuji also offers an expensive 3D printing service that will print 3D photos for about $7 per 5×7 print.
Videos are recorded in resolution up to 720P in 3D or 2D. They look sharp and clear. They may be converted to work with Youtube 3D very easily using the FinePix Studio software that comes with the camera. Youtube 3D let’s people watch your videos in various 3D formats, with or without glasses.
I am overall very pleased with the W3
Cons:
1. Battery life is ~1 hour – Buy a couple spare batteries – they are as low as $4.00 on Amazon
2. 3D Shooting distance should be no less than 4 feet in auto mode, anything that comes in closer than 4 feet should be small and centered, it may even pop out of the screen!
3. Buy a medium – large case, the camera is a little large for a point and shoot.
4. Format the memory card once you install it, I ran into issues with videos cutting off until formatted.
5. 3D is not for everyone! Avoid the W3 If you cannot tolerate 3D..
6. The screen must be in the center of your field of vision for the 3D effect to work.
7. Video recordings cut off at 11 Minutes in HQ mode and begin a new recording. May be stitched together with software. Video Frame rate is very respectable for a flash recorder but not perfect, way better than the AIPTEK.
I have some movies on youtube 3D – converted with Stereo Movie Maker, search for JJROBOTEK FUJI
Use the 3D button on the player to pick your glasses format.
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|Very interesting… NOT a gimmick!,
Let me start by saying I’m not necessarily a 3d enthusiast, I wasn’t all that impressed by Avatar in the theater… I’m not necessarily jumping on the 3d bandwagon because it seems to be the next big thing getting pushed by TV/display manufacturers. I am, however, a PHOTOGRAPHY enthusiast. I consider myself to be a fairly seasoned photographer — I’ve got a wide variety of cameras and lenses, am members of some local photography clubs… Creative photography interests me the most. For example I have interest in things like vintage camera equipment, pinhole lenses, Lensbaby lenses, Holga cameras, etc… just all kinds of creative ways to capture things that are maybe outside of the norm.
So while I think of 3d as a gimmicky trend that has been revived by the Avatar movie, I’m also a creative photographer that was very intrigued when I heard about this camera. I bought the camera sight-unseen, basically thinking it was going to be a gimmick. However after seeing the pictures it produces I honestly, truly believe it is not a gimmick and 3d photography is going to be here to stay. It may take a while to catch on, but it’s here to stay.
Once you experiment with the camera a bit you’ll learn how to get the most of the 3d effect. Taking photos of things that are further away (such as landscapes, distant architecture/buildings where it’s difficult to get a sense of depth), the effect is more subtle and less apparent. But taking photos of things that are reasonably close to you, and there are points of interest at different distances throughout the shot (such as a forest with trees at staggered distances away), the 3d effect is much more apparent and can be quite stunning. Either way, with a subtle 3d effect for things further away, or for a much more apparent 3d effect on things that are closer, it truly does add another dimension to your photography. You see things in the photos almost the way you do in real life.
Like all things this is just another creative tool to add to the toolkit. There are lenses for certain jobs, and there are cameras for certain jobs. The images this camera produces really have to be seen to be believed. I, as well as several others I have shown the images to, am really shocked at how well the 3d looks and am still trying to wrap my head around it and when I might want to use this new tool.
Here are my pros and cons:
Pros
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– Reasonably compact for what it is. It’s more compact than I expected. Have to keep in mind it is basically 2 cameras in 1. Most of the cameras I use (SLR’s) are not nearly as compact as this so this really feels like a treat to carry around.
– Battery life in my experience has been excellent. I’ve seen other reviews say the battery life isn’t good. I’ve found that not to be the case. I didn’t even fully charge the battery it came with and it’s lasted for hours of me messing around and testing the camera out.
– The 3d effect, when used appropriately, is really stunning.
– Camera boots up reasonably quick for a compact.
– Can easily switch between 2d/3d modes, can view 3d photos in 2d, etc.
– Can do some creative 2d photography — having both lenses using different settings for 1 shot.
Cons
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– You have to hold the camera in a somewhat unnatural way in order to keep fingers from getting into the shots. The lenses are both on the outer sides of the front of the camera. This is a trade-off that I completely understand as they have to have the lenses apart to get the 3d effect but also wanted to keep the camera compact.
– I’ve had poor results when using the Macro (close-up) functionality.
– Not a fault of the camera, but until 3d is widely adopted it will be difficult to share these photos with anyone the way they’re meant to be seen.
– Prints are on the expensive side at $6.99 for a 5×7 print
– Prints are only available in 5×7. I really wish there was a larger variety of sizes available. I don’t expect to get gallery-sized prints, but a little bigger than 5×7 would be nice.
So is the camera perfect? No. It’s obviously a new technology and is only going to continue to get better. But for where it’s at right now I am really thrilled with the camera overall and that’s why I gave it 5 stars. This camera really does add a new dimension to photography that has sparked a creative bug inside of me that I haven’t felt in a long time.
* UPDATE 10/4/2010 – I’ve got a couple observations after having spent a few weeks with the camera, taken some video, AND I just got my first order of prints.
Picture quality – I, like many other reviewers, have been “wowed” by the way the 3d pictures look on the camera’s built in screen. I will agree with that 100%, however, being critical about the picture quality after reviewing it on a PC, it’s really not that great. Don’t…
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