The tech world, it seems, has secretly decided to make today 'national 3D day'. First Sky announced its first 3D channel, then Fujifilm's exciting new 'Real 3D' camera dropped onto our doormat.
It did so with a rather large thud – the Finepix Real 3D W1, to use its full name, is a beast of a compact camera, measuring 25.6mm thick and weighing about the same as the Olympus E-P1.
But all that weight is fully justified, given that its two lenses and two CCD sensors (both decent 1/2.3in jobs) allow it to take 3D snaps, and show them on its 2.8in lenticular screen. Macro shots are also possible, but require you to take two snaps in quick succession – keeping the shot in focus while doing this takes a little practice.
Once you've taken a few 3D snaps, you can also get them printed on Fujifilm's special lenticular paper or take out the SD card and show them off on the optional 8in Real 3D V1 photo frame. Naturally, the W1 also gives you the option of taking standard 2D, 10MP shots. You can read more about these extras at our first impressions blog.
So while the W1 is so big it'll make you walk with a limp, it's also odds-on to the coolest camera of the year. We'll bring you a full review and hands-on video very soon, but in the meantime scroll down for more pics.
Fujifilm Finepix Real 3D W1 vs Olympus Mju Tough 8000
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