Fujifilm introduces groundbreaking 3D digital camera system

Leonard Goh | Sep 23, 2008

Stereo cameras are capable of capturing 3D images but they usually require additional accessories such as 3D glasses to view it in its full glory. Also, currently there are only film-based stereo shooters so there is the additional step of processing the negatives and printing them.

Picture credit: Fujifilm

Fujifilm aims to eliminate all the hassle by introducing its 3D camera system at Photokina. The blueprint includes dual imaging sensors which can simultaneously capture two pictures and process them with its newly developed RP (Real Photo) Processor 3D. The chip will analyze the two files and combine them into one 3D image.

According to the press release, Fujifilm met with several challenges while conceiving this 3D concept, one of them which was the split-second synchronization of the shutter to ensure that both images depict the same moment.

The firm is also exploring other possibilities to fully utilize the two sensors in the system. This includes cameras that can take two pictures at the same time with different settings or capture high-resolution images while recording video.

While the shooter is still in development, some of the plans are pretty concrete. The unnamed camera will have a 2.8-inch LCD that is capable of resolving 3D images as well as conventional 2D picture files. Keep a lookout for it next year because that's when Fujifilm plans to roll out this revolutionary new snapper.

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