As it did with the S3 and S5 Pro series digital SLR cameras, Fuji continues to raise expectations in the development of new imaging products.

Due to its aim at capturing precious moments just as the eyes see them, Fujifilm has developed unique lenses, CCDs and Processors, amongst other key digital camera technologies. Today heralds the launch of the world's first digital camera that can capture 3D stills and movies, the "FinePix Real 3D W1" and the "Fine Pix Real 3D V1," an 8-inch viewer on which spectacular 3D images can be displayed.

In order to achieve a natural 3D look, Fuji had to successfully put together two images, so it installed two Fujinon lenses and, of course, two high resolution imaging sensors. Die-cast aluminium was used for the frame that protects both lenses and imaging sensor.

Settings are so intuitive and user-friendly that you can take your pictures exactly how they are in your head. When using the 3D two-shot function, the camera shifts to take the second shot after taking the first one, and saves a single 3D image in the camera manually. This allows you to edit the 3D images, particularly useful for long zoom telephoto shots where a 3D image is difficult to achieve, or conversely, macro shots, where the 3D effect can be too strong.

2D imaging was not forgotten, of course, whereas you can manual set the sensitivity and zoom for each of the two sensors, taking different simultaneous pictures of the same scene.

Along with the Real 3D W1, Fuji will release the Real 3D V1, that is a natural 3D photo viewer, sporting an impressive 8-inch LCD with 480,000 dots, or 800 x 600. Usage is simplified by the touch-screen and it can transfer images to the devices, Sd, SDHC, cards, real 3D camera, and also your computer via USB or via high speed infra-red communication.

Both the FinePix Real 3D W1 and the FinePix Real 3D V1 will be available starting September 2009, with pricing set to be announced close to the date of launch.


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