FinePix Real 3D W1 Digital Camera

Akihabara News, from Japan, recently reviewed the Finepix Real 3D W1 digital camera and let everyone know their stance right off the bat with their title:  “The worst camera ever made: the review” (you can view that post here).  FujiFilm quickly came to bat to defend it’s newest technology by inviting the reviewers from Akihabara News to sit down with the developers at FujiFilm to discuss their concerns with the camera.

The result of the meeting was an article from FujiFilm to aleviate some of the concerns made by Akihabara (which you can view here).  The article went a long way to address the concerns, but still reminds readers that this is a brand new product, so some issues are to be expected.

I don’t think sales will be effected by these concerns at all.  People will still go out to get the latest technology just to say they have it.  If you have any comments regarding the camera please use the comment feature below to voice your conerns or praise.

According to online sources, North American will get it’s first taste of the Finepix Real 3D W1 early in October.  The article I read said it will be released in Canada on October 1st, but I would also assume it will be available in the United States on that date or sooner.

In terms of pricing, it seems pretty much on par with prices in Japan and the UK.  In Canada the Finepix Real 3D W1 will sell for $699 CDN and the Finepix Real 3D V1 digital viewer will sell for $499 CDN.  Factor in the exchange rate from Canadian to American and you’re looking at $640 USD for the camera and $460 for the digital viewer.

Considering the above prices it would still be economical to purchase the camera from ebay.  Check out the ebay listings to the right and you will see that the prices are lower than the MSRP for the North American markets.

Stay tuned for more updates.