Fujifilm Finepix Real 3D W3

The easy-to-use Fujifilm Finepix Real 3D W3 captures still images and video in 3D and is compatible with most new 3D HDTVs and computer monitors, but taking a good 3D image is challenging.

Open

Other than the two lenses, the camera looks like an ordinary 2D camera.

Closed

The camera has no Power button—sliding the lens shield down turns the camera on, and sliding up turns it off. 

Back

Two buttons stand out on the W3: First is the dedicated 2D/3D button, which toggles quickly between 2D and 3D shooting. The other is a trigger on the top left size of the camera that adjusts the parallax, which is the relationship between the left and the right image. 

Right

At 2.6 by 4.9 by 1.1 inches (HWD) and weighing 8.2 ounces, the camera is fairly pocketable, but it's longer and heavier than most 2D cameras. 

Left

The camera connects via an integrated HDMI 1.4 port—I plugged it right into a 55-inch Sony Bravia KDL-55HX800 3D HDTV and it was playing back 3D images in no time. 

Ports

You'll need a memory card to store the images you shoot, since the W3 only has 34MB of internal storage—the camera accepts SDHC cards up to 32GB. 

Angle

If you're an early adopter who wants to make the most of your 3D monitor or 3D HDTV, the Fujifilm Finepix Real 3D W3 might be for you. It's simple to use, but 3D image results aren't stellar since only a small percentage of pictures will pop right off the screen. 

Shooting Menu

Settings

2D

3D

  Price Range $390.00 - $499.95

Spec Data

Type Compact

Megapixels 10 MP

Media Format Secure Digital High Capacity

Battery Type Supported Lithium Ion

35-mm Equivalent (Wide) 35

35-mm Equivalent (Telephoto) 105

Optical Zoom 3 x

LCD size 3.5 inches

LCD dots 1115000

Wireless Connectivity No

HD Video Capture Yes

Boot time 4.28

Recycle time 1.86

Lines Per Picture Height 1540

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