New Species: 3D Point and Shoot Camera

Ok this has nothing to do with the local mobile scene, mobile phones or gadgets related to it but we sure think it deserves a post.

We have to admit, up until now we didn’t knew such a device exist. After all, 3D is just finding its way into TV sets and considering the investment you have to make to get the full 3D experience, we’d think that it will be at least another couple of years before 3D technology trickles down to consumer devices like point and shoot cameras.

But that doesn’t seem to be the case, what you’re looking at, ladies and gents, is the FujiFilm FinePix Real 3D W1 and yes, it is a full on 3D point and shoot camera that takes pictures and videos in 3D.

This 10MP camera packs two lenses with 3x optical zoom and a 2.8in 3D LCD monitor. The monitor is a true marvel of display technology displaying 3D pictures without the need of special 3D glasses. We’re talking about really cutting edge technology here but as with any new technology making its debut, the FinePix Real 3D is not without its setbacks.

Three more shots of the FujiFilm FinePix Real 3D W1 and a link to the camera’s official product site after the jump.

The picture quality for one, is not the best we’ve seen from a camera, in fact, it is one of the poorest with more established camera phones capable of putting it to shame. The LCD churns our washed out colours and is not the sharpest screen we’ve seen but it does one thing not a lot of other cameras can do – 3D. It does 3D pictures, 3D videos and with the right printer, you can even print in 3D.

So if you’re a real 3D addict, this is the camera for you. But when we were told that the retail price of this point and shoot is around RM3,500, our conclusion is clear, it’s definitely cutting edge but it’s too much of a price to pay for what essentially is something nice to have but we all can do without.

Head on up to the official product website to see what else the FinePix can do. It features one of the longest spec sheet pages we’ve seen ever.