Revealing the Truth of 3D Photography: Fuji 3D W3 Camera Experience

IT 168 evaluation last year, the world's first 3D digital camera, FinePix REAL 3D W 1, went on sale. The launch of this camera means that the digital camera family is about to usher in a new era, because the development from 2D to 3D will be an irresistible trend. Fuji Dragon took the lead in blowing the horn of 3D photography, which shows that Fuji Dragon has forward-looking vision and strong product research and development strength. In 20 10, Fuji made persistent efforts to launch the subsequent improved model W 1 of REAL 3D, namely Fuji FinePix REAL 3D W3. This product improves the processing performance and algorithm, making the 3D experience better. But we know in the market that 3D digital cameras have a certain market, but compared with traditional digital cameras, the popularity of 3D digital cameras is far from enough. What's wrong with the development of 3D cameras? Is it because 3D images are not effective, so the market is cold? With this problem, the author began to try out the product FinePix REAL 3D W3, hoping to uncover the mystery of FinePix REAL 3D W3 through the actual operation of 3D shooting.

Fuji 3D W3 front view

Let's take a look at the appearance and simple functions of Fuji FinePix REAL 3D W3 camera:

After the slider is opened, the camera automatically opens, and the two lenses seem to be two eyes.

Fuji 3D W3 adopts frosted sliding surface and metal brushed panel, which effectively prevents fingerprints and looks more beautiful. The camera is specially designed on the sliding cover, which is convenient to open the camera with one hand. The flashing blue 3D logo on the front of the fuselage also adds a sense of fashion to this camera. Fuji 3D W3 is equipped with 10 effective pixel sensor, 3 times light variable lens and 3.5-inch touch screen, which can shoot 720p 3D video. Video can be directly output to 3D TV through HDMI 1.4 interface. The design still follows the concept of front camera, dual lens and dual microphone. In addition, Fuji 3D W3 uses SD/SDHC as storage medium, supports aperture priority, automatic program or manual exposure, and adopts brand-new NP-50 lithium-ion battery, so the weight of the fuselage is well controlled.

Fuji 3D W3 top

Fuji 3D W3's screen and mode dial, as well as 3D photo options are impressively displayed on the mode dial.

As a consumer digital camera supporting 720p HD 3D video, Fuji 3D W3 adopts an improved real-time shooting engine 3D HD image processor, which can shoot 1280? 720/24fps 3D video image. This plane is loaded with brand new? FinePix REAL 3D lens system? In order to get a real 3D image, Fuji 3D W3 is equipped with two 3x optical zoom lenses. Due to the need to accommodate two lenses, the length of Fuji REAL 3D W3 is much longer than that of ordinary digital cameras. In order to keep beautiful and portable, the width and thickness of REAL 3D W3 are as small as possible. Its final size is 124 (length)? 65.9 (width)? 27.8mm (height), very close to the size of most card machines, portability is still very good.

The boot interface of Fuji 3D W3 is a picture with very strong 3D effect, but unfortunately there is no stereoscopic effect here.

When the camera selects 3D mode, the above interface will appear.

The format of 3D photos taken by Fuji 3D W3 is MPO, but JPEG images can also be taken at the same time after setting.

The captured 3D video can also be directly input to the TV through the HDMI interface.

In the standby screen of 3D video recording, the 3D logo in the upper left corner is particularly eye-catching.

Although the main selling point of Fuji 3D W3 is that it can take 3D photos, we didn't find more choices about 3D shooting in the product shooting menu. It seems that 3D shooting and 3D video recording are not mysterious, but just used? Look around? Principle, just synthesize the images taken by two lenses.

If stereo photo shot with Fuji 3D W3 is only viewed with naked eyes, it will appear ghosting.

The ghost in this photo is obvious.

The above two photos were taken by Fuji 3D W3 in stereo photo. If you look at it separately, you will think it is a very failed photo, and the double image is too obvious to look good. However, if you watch it with special equipment, the effect will be completely different.

These are special glasses for seeing stereo photo.

Close-up of glasses

Fuji store manager personally demonstrated (the connection in the middle is only an anti-theft lock, and the glasses are too expensive in case they are lost).

Only by using special 3D glasses can you watch 3D photos and videos taken by Fuji 3D W3. Of course, you need special 3D video playback software. According to the manager of Fuji store, the market price of 3D glasses produced in NVIDIA for live demonstration is about 1400 yuan, which is not a random product of Fuji 3D W3 camera and needs to be purchased separately. It is worth noting that if we want to play such 3D images, we need to upgrade the computer graphics card. At present, the price of graphics cards that meet this requirement is also above 1000 yuan, so if you want to watch 3D special effects comfortably, you need to upgrade your equipment at least 2000 yuan, which is still a bit high.

Fuji 3D image file compression package (click to download)

Finally, the author packaged a 3D video and two 3D photos and uploaded them to the Internet. If you have a 3D viewing device, you can download and enjoy it.

Why can't 3D cameras be popularized on a large scale now? Now everyone should have an answer in their hearts. If you just buy Fuji's 3D camera, you still can't enjoy 3D viewing. Buying a camera is only the first step. Buying glasses, upgrading computers, and even ensuring that LCD TVs are advanced enough can meet all the conditions for 3D playback. In this way, the total cost of * * * must be at least 6000 yuan. Are you willing to spend 6000 yuan to enjoy the pleasure of 3D images?

At the end of the article, I would like to thank Guangzhou Yule Electronic Technology (020-628 14 175) and its staff for their strong support.