Fujifilm has announced that the much-anticipated FinePix REAL 3D system is now available in the U.S. Introduced globally by Fujifilm Corporation this summer, the FinePix REAL 3D system is a three dimensional (3D) digital imaging system that captures realistic 3D still photographs and movies, providing 3D images that users can enjoy without special 3D glasses.
“The FinePix REAL 3D system is unlike any other digital imaging product on the market today, and the first real, complete solution for 3D digital photography, putting Fujifilm at the forefront of imaging technology,” said Go Miyazaki, division president, Electronic Imaging Division, Fujifilm U.S.A., Inc. “With the FinePix REAL 3D system, Fujifilm is offering users a totally new experience in both still pictures and movies to capture precious moments just as their eyes see them.”
The first product released within this system is the FinePix REAL 3D W1 Digital Camera that features the newly developed “FinePix REAL 3D Lens System.” The W1 has dual Fujinon lenses that layer together two images. An aluminum die-cast frame protects the 3X optical zoom lenses from vibration and impact. The “RP (Real Photo Processor) 3D synchronizes data passed to it by the two lenses and two CCD sensors, to determine shooting conditions such as focus, brightness and tonality to instantaneously blend this information into a single symmetrical image for both still photos and movies. The 3D/2D LCD monitor features Fujifilm’s own LCD panel, exclusively made for the display of the 3D/2D images on digital cameras, allowing users to see 3D images with the naked eye. As the camera performs a series of image processing steps automatically, anyone can take 3D photos and movies by just pointing the camera and pressing the shutter button.
The company also announced a companion product – the "FinePix REAL 3D V1," a digital 3D viewer, features Fujifilm’s newly developed 3D/2D display 8.0-inch LCD panel. This allows users to enjoy and playback 3D images without the need for special 3D glasses. With various playback functions, users can enjoy 3D and 2D slideshows, as well as a Micro Thumbnail View, and an easy-to-use "Image Search" feature.
Fujifilm has also integrated high precision prints with lenticular sheets, resulting in the ability to produce high resolution 3D prints. The process involves the 3D image data being integrated using highly advanced technology, and projected through a lenticular sheet lens to produce an image with binocular disparity. “This then creates a very special 3D print with incredible detail.” The company explains.
The prints will initially only be available through SeeHere.com, Fujifilm’s photo printing, gifting and sharing web site.
For more information, please go to: www.ShopFujifilm.com, www.NVIDIA.com/get3d and www.SeeHere.com.
