PCMag.com Gives the Finepix Real 3D Two-Thumbs up!
In a recent artice at PCMag.com, the writers said that their “awesome button” got smacked hard by the Finepix Real 3D W1. For those of you who don’t speak geek, I believe that means that they like it!
They were lucky enough to have one of the cameras to do a proper hands-on review of the 3D technology in particular. As with any first generation technology, it’s expensive (probably in the ballpark of $649 when released in North America) and has some improvements to be made. PCMag tested the quality of the 3D images using the screen on the back of the Finepix Real 3D W1 and also by using Nvidia’s new 3D imaging software to view the images on screen. Using the Nvidia software (currently available for $199) to view the images on a computer monitor requires special 3D glasses, but the reviewers found the 3D images to be sharp and thoroughly 3D. When viewing on the Finepix screen, they said it made them dizzy after a couple of minutes of viewing, but the pictures still looked great.
The bottom line? Although the camera is rather obese and probably impractical for the average picture taker, the camera is a technological wonder and would be appreciated by techies looking to get their hands on the newest technology. Still no word on an official release date for North America, but Nvidia says it will be soon.
If you can’t wait just check out the ebay auctions on the right side of the page.
