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Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 05 February 2010 - |
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- 4 |
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- 02 December 2009 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 22 October 2009 - |
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- 3.5 |
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- 01 October 2009 - |
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- 4 |
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- 30 September 2009 - |
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- 0 |
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- 23 September 2009 - |
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- 3.5 |
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- 23 September 2009 - |
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- 3.5 |
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- 13 August 2009 - |
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- 5 |
RegHardware 's conclusion / rating - 05 February 2010 |
“ When you think of what you get for your money (two cameras, 2D/3D shooting options, still and movie recording, plus an autostereoscopic display), then the Finepix Real 3D W1 isn’t bad value. Throw in the fact that it also makes it very easy to create 3D images and you have a product that should appeal to fans of stereoscopic photography. The Finepix Real 3D W1 has a few quirks - and Fujifilm should seriously consider supplying 3D creative software and a cheap pair of anaglyph glasses with any future 3D camera – but if you’re interested in 3D imaging, you certainly should take a close look at this camera... ”
RegHardware's rating: |
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- 4 |
Complete review here
PhotoReview 's conclusion / rating - 02 December 2009 |
“ Fujifilm takes a new direction with its FinePix Real 3D W1, the company's first consumer-level digicam capable of recording 3D still pictures and video clips. Relying on the ability of people to perceive depth by viewing objects along two separate planes of sight, it uses two lenses to direct the imaging light to two CCD chips. The resulting data is processed to create a picture that appears three-dimensional when displayed on a suitable screen... ”
PhotoReview's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
CNET UK 's conclusion / rating - 22 October 2009 |
“ The FinePix Real 3D W1 is clever, it works, and Fujifilm deserves a pat on the back for trying something new. But it's rather awkward to handle, the 3D effect only works with specific sorts of subjects, and the whole 3D experience could cost you a fortune. The key point, perhaps, is that you can't go around shooting everything you would normally shoot and expect it to work in 3D... ”
Complete review here
PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 01 October 2009 |
“ Reviewing the Fujifilm Finepix Real 3D W1 has proved both an enjoyable and frustrating experience. Enjoyable in the sense that this a truly remarkable first-generation product, capable of creating convincing 3D photos at the push of a button, but frustrating in that they can only be viewed (currently) on the camera's LCD screen or the optional V1 photo viewer. You'll just have to take my word for it about how good the 3D images look, or try one out for yourself at your local store, as the MPO files can't be viewed in any other way.
Deciding on an appropriate rating for the Fujifilm W1 is also somewhat problematic, as it relies almost entirely on your personal interest in 3D imagery. As a conventional 2D camera, the W1 is merely competent, with noisy images at slow ISO speeds, average operational speeds and a rather restrictive 3x zoom lens. As a 3D device, though, it obviously makes a lot more sense, replacing the need for two cameras and greatly implying the process of recording and making a 3D image, with several advanced in-camera options for further refining the effects that can be achieved. If you've got any interest in stereoscopic photography, then you'll probably have already placed a pre-order for the W1.
Which leaves the rest of us - family snappers, prosumers, even professionals - can the Fujifilm Finepix Real 3D W1 convince us to pay the rather sizeable cost of entry? I'm afraid the jury's still out on that one. While the Fujifilm Finepix Real 3D W1 definitely achieves its 3D ambitions with utterly convincing images, the high price, bulky size and limited 2D capabilities mean that it will probably remain something of a niche product. We're already looking forward to the hopefully smaller and cheaper W2... ”
PhotographyBLOG's rating: |
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- 4 |
Complete review here
Popsci 's conclusion / rating - 30 September 2009 |
“ It’s impressive. The camera is heavy, but it’s metal body feels very sturdy despite its brick-like-ness. Snaps I took of my coffee cup and danish popped on the LCD just the way Fuji’s engineers said they would. I also had fun tinkering with the image ghosting (or parallax) controls, which let you control how much overlap there is between the two JPEGs to determine what part of the image you want to appear in 3D; I was able to shift focus from my mug to a camera in the background... ”
Complete review here
ePhotozine 's conclusion / rating - 23 September 2009 |
“ It's certainly an interesting camera to look at and even though it hurt my brain if I looked at it in the wrong direction, it was great to see the proper 3D images on the screen of the camera.
There are a number of people criticising the technology saying it won't last and that their isn't enough provision for it. But it has to start somewhere and I think Fujifilm have shown a lot of courage by pioneering it.
I love the effect it gives and it does look realistic but it's worth keeping in mind that true 3D has the facility to interact with it by moving around it such as a statue gives you. This is a 3D effect image which shows considerable depth compared to normal photograph but is more similar to the Magic Eye images that used to be popular where you had to find a dinosaur.
If you're interested in this technology then buy into it so that it can gain momentum. 3D television is progressing through all major electronics companies as the next big thing so it could be a natural state of events that photography follows on anyway.
Whatever happens, these are exciting times and I'm glad I'm here to witness them... ”
ePhotozine's rating: |
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- 3.5 |
Complete review here
Pocket-lint 's conclusion / rating - 23 September 2009 |
“ It is currently niche, certainly, and won't break into the mainstream for as long as viewing your results presents a problem. But once we all have 3DTVs in our lounge, you'll remember the W1 as the innovative camera it is ... ”
Pocket-lint's rating: |
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- 3.5 |
Complete review here
Stuff.tv 's conclusion / rating - 13 August 2009 |
“ 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... ”
Complete review here
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