02/13, 11:30am
Olympus looking for partner, will post high loss
When its fiscal year ends in March, Japanese camera maker Olympus is expected to post a 32 billion yen net loss (about $412 million), BusinessWeek reported on Monday. This is worse than analysts expected and largely due to writing off equipment in the Thailand factory floods that affected camera and hard drive makers alike. Company president Shuichi Takayama said Olympus may want to find a partner in order to boost capital.
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02/01, 10:45pm
Fujifilm X-Pro1 and lenses priced early
Fujifilm's X-Pro1 interchangeable lens camera may have had its US prices slip out through Amazon starting to take pre-orders. The X-Pro1 body shows as costing $1,700 by itself, making it one of the more expensive non-SLRs available. Lenses are more in line with expectations and have the 18mm f2.0 and 35mm f1.4 primes each costing $600, while the 60mm f2.4 macro could cost slightly more at $650.
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01/26, 5:35pm
X-Pro1 ships in Japan on February 18, prices leak
The Fujifilm X-Pro1 interchangeable lens digital camera we had a chance to try at CES will be out in Japan on February 18, the maker revealed. The release will also see three new lenses come out at the same time, including an 18mm f2.0, a 35mm f1.4, and a 60mm f2.4 macro lens. A US release date hasn't been revealed, but is likely to follow soon after.
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01/26, 11:30am
Japan's Astrodesign also joins the standard
Two Japanese camera lens manufacturers have signed onto the Micro Four Thirds standard pioneered by Olympus and Panasonic. They include Kenko Tokina and Tamron, while a third Japanese company, Astrodesign, has also jumped onboard, though it makes video measuring equipment and not lenses. This should give those how have bought into the new type of camera, which allows for interchangeable lenses on digital camera bodies that are smaller than DSLRs, more options for lenses.
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01/10, 8:05pm
We try Fujifilm's interchangeable X-Trans camera
Electronista staff had the opportunity to try Fujifilm's X-Pro1 here on the CES show floor and have so far come away impressed. The body of the camera is big -- it feels more like a big vintage rangefinder, which is partly intentional -- but it's still fairly reassuring to hold and has all the buttons fall comfortably to hand. The only gripes on the outside from our short foray were the slightly stiff mode dials on top and that the thumb wheel was almost too easy to spin.
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01/09, 4:15pm
Fujifilm X-Pro1 confirmed
Fujifilm confirmed yet another leaked wire release on Monday with the advent of the X-Pro1. The camera is Fujifilm's first with an internally developed lens mount system and mates it with a new 16-megapixel, APS-C (DSLR-sized) CMOS sensor using what the company bills as X-Trans. Fujifilm claims superiority not just to other mirrorless systems but even to DSLRs, arguing that its pixel placement doesn't require the usual optical low-pass filter to clean the shot, eliminate moiré, and potentially shoot photos that appear sharper than from a full-frame DSLR.
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01/08, 5:50am
New details about Fuji X-Pro1 leak ahead of launch
The X-Pro1, the forthcoming flagship Fuji mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses has suffered more leaks ahead of its official unveiling. Three new interchangeable lenses will be available on launch, the XF 18mm f/2 R, XF 35mm f/1.4 R and the XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro. It will also have an adjustable flash as well as an optional leather camera a lens case.
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01/05, 5:05pm
Fujifilm X-Pro1 flagship camera specs, pic leaked
Fujifilm will soon release a new flagship mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses, Wells Fargo leaked (since pulled). Dubbed the X-Pro1, it will replace the X100 at the top rung, and reportedly use a 16-megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor with a new filter array and the company's own EXR processor tech. A second-generation hybrid viewfinder is also said to be present.
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01/05, 3:55pm
Three rugged FinePix XP-series introduced
Fujifilm has just taken the wraps off its FinePix XP150, XP100, and XP50 rugged cameras. The XP150 has a GPS sensor for geotagging images, and both it and the XP100 are waterproof up to 33 feet and shockproof from drops up to 6.5 feet, along with being dustproof and resistant to temperatures down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. The XPS50 has the same dustproof and temperature credentials, but halves the shock and waterproof numbers.
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01/05, 12:40pm
Fujifilm intros T400, T350 Finepix cameras
Fujifilm continued camera introductions on Thursday with two new long-zoom cameras. The FinePix T400 and T350 get a 10X long-zoom lens, a three-inch LCD screen and a hybrid of hardware and software image stabilization. The T400 uses a 16-megapixel sensor, while the T350 gets a 14-megapixel sensor. Both can record videos at 720p and 30FPS.
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01/05, 10:50am
Fujifilm intros five new point-and-shoot cameras
Fujifilm on Thursday introduced five new entry-level FinePix cameras, including the JZ250 and JZ100, the JX580 and JX500, and the AX550. The two JZ cameras get 8x zoom lenses, 720p movie recording capabilities, and optical image stabilization. The JZ250 alone uses a 16-megapixel sensor and a three-inch LCD, while the JZ100 gets a 14-megapixel sensor and a 2.7-inch LCD.
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01/05, 8:25am
Fujifilm F770 EXR and SL300 lead zoom camera pack
Fujifilm's virtually complete overhaul of its camera line continued Thursday with long-zoom cameras. The F770 EXR, F750 EXR, and F660 EXR all upgrade to a new half-inch, 16-megapixel CMOS sensor that improves low-light shooting, especially in the EXR dynamic range and low noise modes. The F750 EXR and F770 EXR also use a new 20X, 25-500mm equivalent lens, while the F660 EXR uses a still-long 15X (25-360mm) lens.
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01/05, 4:55am
Fujifilm updates HS25EXR and HS30EXR
Fujifilm has introduced updated versions of its HS-Series of superzoom cameras. Headlining the updates to the FinePix HS25EXR and HS30EXR is a new 30x optical zoom lens. The new lens covers focal lengths from a 24-720mm in a new design that is said to be easier to manually control.
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01/05, 4:15am
Fujifilm unveils DSLR-like XS-1 with fixed lens
Fujifilm has launched the XS-1, a new high-end camera that is now available in the US. The company is touting it as a “premium, high performance DSLR-styled long zoom camera,” which now sits alongside the X100 and the X10 in its X-Series range. It will suit users looking for a DSLR-like experience, but who don’t wish to interchange lenses.
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12/21, 4:25pm
Fujifilm wins patent for organic and CMOS sensors
Fujifilm has recently won a patent for a camera sensor that is unique in that it uses an organic material atop silicon circuits. This hybrid design outlines a carbon chemistry-based material and the paper detailing it was published back in 2009, DPReview learned. Compared to current CMOS and CCD sensors, this one substitutes silicon photodiodes with a photoelectric organic coating that converts light into electrons.
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11/24, 7:55am
Fujifilm X-S1 catches high-end compact shooters
Fujifilm chose an unusual Thursday launch to bring out a new long-zoom compact intended to serve virtually every experienced photographer who doesn't need interchangeable lenses. The X-S1 carries the same 2/3-inch, 12-megapixel CMOS-based EXR sensor as the X10 semi-pro camera to shoot better in low light and combine pixels to reduce noise or boost dynamic range at a lower resolution. Its 26X, 24-624mm equivalent lens both has optical stabilization as well as a nine-blade aperture that produces a very soft background in macro or portrait shots as close as 0.4 inches.
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11/16, 8:35am
Fujifilm LX camera system seen for first time
Fujifilm's interchangeable lens system may have been seen after a brief posting [images since removed] of photos from what might be the assembly line. The LX camera design seen at Xitek is most reminiscent of the X100 we reviewed, including the corner viewfinder. The body is large and hints that Fujifilm is going for an APS-C sized sensor like that on full DSLRs, and not a shrunken design.
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11/07, 12:15am
Panasonic 3D1 joins GX1 in dual launch
Panasonic gave a minor surprise with its Lumix updates by unveiling its first 3D camera. The DMC-3D1 guns after the same market as the Fujifilm Real 3D line. It revolves around two 12.1-megapixel cameras, each with 25-100mm lenses, that together produce a stereoscopic 3D effect.
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11/01, 2:20pm
Fujifilm intros photo frame with 720p 3D video
Fujifilm has just introduced its FinePix Real 3D V3 Viewer, which can show off 3D photos without requiring users to wear specialized glasses. The 7.2-inch photo frame uses a lenticular screen to achieve this effect and supports 3D still photos as well as up to 720p 3D movies. Fujifilm points out it's the first device of its kind to get an HDMI input as well.
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10/09, 4:35pm
Fujifilm X10 priced and dated
Fujifilm wrapped up its week by committing to a ship date and price for the X10. Its semi-pro contract first shown last month will be on shelves in early November. It should cost $600, at the level of entry DSLRs and mirrorless interchangeables but at half the price of the flagship X100.
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10/05, 12:15pm
Upcoming Fujifilm cameras to surpass full frames
Fujifilm is working on its own mirrorless camera system for shooters smaller than DSLRs, the company announced at a press event in Tokyo. It will differ from the current Micro Four Thirds systems as it will offer a huge sensor that is said to produce higher image quality than even full frame cameras. Also better would be the signal-to-noise ratio.
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09/08, 5:30pm
Samsung readying retro-styled R1 camera?
A no-longer existent blog entry has brought up the talk of Samsung working on a high-end mirrorless camera, the Retro R1. The information reportedly came from a private meeting and involves the size of a Canon G12 but resembles the also retro-styled Fujifilm X100. This means chrome and black for the body, which reportedly houses a 24-megapixel APS-C sensor.
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09/01, 1:20am
Fujifilm X10 adds zoom, lower price to X series
As promised, Fujifilm on Thursday unveiled the X10. Its lower-cost counterpart to the X100 is a bridge between the SLR-grade flagship and point-and-shoots with a 2/3-inch, 12-megapixel sensor that represents its largest-ever EXR sensor. As with its ancestor, lens quality is the cornerstone: it has the same f2 aperture up close but now has a 4X (28-112mm equivalent) zoom and can still shoot at a wide f2.8 even at the longest distance.
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08/30, 10:25am
Fujifilm X10 given early confirmation
Fujifilm set up expectations for the week as one of its Canadian social media experts confirmed that leaks were real. The camera maker would "repair" leaks of the X10 on Thursday. It hasn't so far publicly acknowledged the features of the camera, which will serve as a step down from the X100 we reviewed earlier this year.
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08/25, 4:45pm
Fujifilm X50 specs outed by Promaster catalogue
The rumored Fujifilm X10/X50 camera has been spotted at the Something Awful forums in a print Promaster catalogue, revealing its specs and prices. Called the X50, the camera slots in under the company's X100 compact.
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08/22, 10:35am
Fujifilm X10 to sit between compacts and X100
Fujifilm's plans to expand its premium cameras beyond the well-known FinePix X100. Sources maintained Monday that a new model, the X10, would sit in between the DSLR-grade X100 and compacts. The Quesabesde details gave it a two-thirds-of-an-inch sensor in between a Canon G12 and Micro Four Thirds, or enough to help quality but not to rival pro cameras.
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08/11, 8:25am
Fuji debuts FinePix F600EXR and JX370 compacts
Fujifilm has debuted two compact FinePix cameras, the F600EXR and the JX370. The F600EXR sports a 16-megapixel EXR-CMOS censor and comes fitted with a wide-angle 15x zoom lens (24-360mm equivalent). It can capture images in the RAW format and is capable of shooting video in 1080p. It also incorporates a large 3.0-inch LCD viewfinder.
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08/10, 12:10am
PS3 update turns on automatic cloud and expands 3D
Sony late Tuesday put out a new PS3 update catering to its online and 3D users. The 3.70 upgrade makes cloud saves automatic for those who have the PlayStation Plus accounts needed for the service. Gamers can flag individual games for automatic uploads and guarantee that certain games' saves are always available.
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07/04, 4:35pm
Fujifilm gunning for No. 3 cameramaker spot
Fujifilm has aspirations to surpass Samsung as the number four camera maker by March of 2012 and is gunning to knock number three Nikon down a notch by the same time in 2013, a company executive revealed in an interview with Reuters. Takeshi Higuchi, who heads up Fujifilm's camera division, also said the company may bring back interchangeable lens cameras, a market last visited by the firm in 2004. They wouldn't be full-blown DSLRs, however, such as those offered by Canon and Nikon, but rather mirrorless ones with an electronic viewfinder.
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06/24, 9:55am
Fujifilm X100 1.1 brings massive upgrades
Fujifilm as promised put out a major firmware update for the FinePix X100 that addresses a slew of complaints for the otherwise well-received camera. The 1.1 update. The pseudo-rangefinder now locks down its drive mode, flash, macro, and white balance settings and will remember these along with more settings, including when the camera is shut off. Autofocusing is better as well with both a preserved frame size when switching viewfinders and an autofocus point that can stay onscreen, parallax-adjusted, while shooting macros or other closeups where the camera might need to move off-center.
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06/22, 9:30am
Changes fix several user complaints
Fujifilm Canada has released the details of an upcoming firmware fix for the Finepix X100. A total of ten changes were announced via the firm's Twitter feed.
The improvements include a more accessible "wake" option, a more visible reminder in the viewfinder when Eye Sensor mode is active, and setting permanance for ISO, Self-Timer, DR, Flash, and Macro settings when changing exposure mode, review mode or power state.
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05/21, 6:05pm
We review Fujifilm's DSLR-grade X100 compact
As good as it can be, most associate Fujifilm with bargain cameras, where the emphasis is on the features for the price, not the features themselves. The FinePix X100 is a rebellion against that image: with a full-size sensor, an ultra-bright specialized lens, and high-end construction, it's about appealing to pros or serious hobbyists who will pay anything for good image quality. Our review of the X100 will look into whether Fujifilm has shaken up its reputation or if there's still work to be done.
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04/07, 4:15pm
Fujifilm may make X200 as advanced point and shoot
A rumor surfacing from a business-to-business conversation suggested Fujifilm is hoping to expand its semi-pro line from the X100 to include at least one other model. Photography supplier Bob Todrick was reportedly told Fujifilm has decided to chase the "serious prosumer market" and would start with an X200 in the fall. The new model would be a simplified, point-and-shoot version of the X100. If it and the X100 did well, there could be an interchangeable lens camera sometime in 2012, Todrick said.
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04/05, 8:25am
Fujifilm Z900 EXR packs CMOS and new lens
Fujifilm in a rare out-of-cycle introduction put out a new flagship camera for its Z-series designer line. The Z900 EXR has a new CMOS-based, 16-megapixel sensor with EXR that should be much better at capturing shots in low light. As an EXR unit, it can focus on resolution or drop the resolution to either reduce noise or improve the dynamic range for the multi-shot HDR mode.
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03/28, 4:20pm
Fujifilm says X100 cameras will ship next week
Fujifilm announced that it has resumed production of its vintage-styled X100 camera, after the earthquake and tsunami hit its factory in Japan. The electronics maker assures those interested that the camera will arrive in stores during the first week of April. The camera was also delayed earlier in March due to stronger than expected demand.
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03/08, 7:10pm
Some cameras still expected to ship in March
Fujifilm has announced that it is facing shortages of its semi-professional FinePix X100 cameras. The company cites stronger-than-expected demand, though it is said to be ramping up production to compensate. Some cameras are still expected to ship by the end of March, within the original time-frame, but further deliveries may be pushed back to the first week of April.
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02/14, 1:55am
YouTube gets 3D uploads with LG Optimus 3D first
YouTube in a last-minute unveiling with LG said it would start taking mobile video uploads in 3D. The move will let people share 3D videos for the first time in earnest. LG's Optimus 3D will be the first to have the option and, because of the glasses-free display, can display much of the content it records.
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02/08, 7:20am
Fujifilm commits to FinePix X100 launch date
Fujifilm on Tuesday detailed the US launch of its unique FinePix X100. The advanced pseudo-rangefinder will reach the US in March and will cost $1,200 in its current configuration. It will have extras on launch that include a quick-access leather case, a pair of guide 20 and guide 42 TTL flashes, and a bundled adapter ring and lens hood to integrate with other lenses.
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01/17, 12:10pm
Fujifilm X100 up for preorder at $1,199
Fujifilm's retro-styled FinePix X100 digital camera can now be pre-ordered at Adorama. When it will ship exactly hasn't been revealed, but the pseudo-rangefinder should cost $1,199. The 12.3-megapixel camera is styled after those from the 1950s and is meant for professionals who want to capture high-quality macros and landscapes.
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01/06, 3:50pm
Shoot 720p HD 30fps video, mini HDMI included
FujiFilm announced five new FinePix S-Series cameras at CES2011, the FinePix S3200, S3300, S3400, S4000, and S2950. All five cameras have 14-megapixel CCDs, Fujinon electric zoom lenses, 3-inch preview displays, and mini-HDMI ports. They take stills at 1080p HD resolution, and record 720p HD video at 30fps. The differences between the models are the length of the zoom and resolution of the LCD viewscreen. The S4000 is the best of the bunch with 30x optical zoom and a 460K-pixel LCD.
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01/06, 10:50am
Tags pics, 720p HD movies for social media upload
FujiFilm has introduced a new digital camera in its Z-series line of digital cameras, the FinePix Z90. The Z90 is a slim profile camera, 0.7in (17.5mm) at its thinnest point, with
3in resistive touch screen LCD, 14-megapixel CCD sensor, and Fujinon 5x wide angle refractive optical zoom lens (28mm equivalent). The camera takes 720p HD movies. It also has a tagging feature to facilitate transfer of photos and movies to YouTube and Facebook.
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01/05, 7:45pm
Fujifilm cams get HD movie recording, burst mode
FujiFilm introduced four new cameras in its FinePix line, the HS20 EXR, HS10, F550 EXR, and F500 EXR. The HS20 EXR uses a new 16-megapixel EXR CMOS sensor for enhanced resolution. The camera comes equipped with a 30x Fujinon 30x optical zoom lens, the equivalent of 24-720mm on a 35mm camera. The HS20 can shoot eight fps in burst mode at full resolution, and 11 fps at 8-megapixel resolution. It also shoots full 1080p HD video.
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01/05, 2:20am
Fujifilm XP30 gets GPS, geotagging, 14MP sensor
Fujifilm will show off an evolutionary model of its ruggedized and waterproof XP10 point-and-shoot camera with the XP30 at this week's CES show. The older camera's exterior dimensions remain intact, though a new 14-megapixel sensor (versus 12) and 720p video recording capability are new. Like the X10, it can withstand sumbersion in up to 10 feet of water, drops from up to three feet and 14F temperatures.
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12/23, 4:40pm
Rollei shows 3D camera and digital photo frame
Germany's Rollei has just introduced its Powerflex 3D camera and Designline 3D digital photo frame. The former has a five-megapixel sensor and sports a pair of lenses, just like Fujifilm's Real 3D W3. On the back is a 2.8-inch parallax barrier display that will show images in 3D without the need for 3D glasses.
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10/31, 6:25pm
We review Fujifilm's 2nd-generation Real 3D camera
Fujifilm often likes to stake a claim in areas where its rivals haven't gone before, and 3D is no exception; the company is still the only one to have a mainstream 3D camera. The FinePix Real 3D W3 is building on a formula with 720p 3D video and 3D output over HDMI, but are the improvements enough to justify $500 on what's still bleeding edge technology? Our Real 3D W3 review should answer that question.
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09/21, 9:50am
Fujifilm says X100 is US bound for 1K price
Fujifilm today clarified its launch strategy for the FinePix X100 and confirmed it would reach the US. The rangefinder-like compact should reach the US in March and should have a price near $1,000. Previously, the company had only pledged itself to a launch early next year without a price.
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09/19, 8:45pm
Fujifilm X100 gets DSLR-size sensor, retro design
Fujifilm helped kick off the start of Photokina a day early by launching the FinePix X100. The 12.3-megapixel camera carries a 1950s metal-and-leather body but is targeted at pros who need a close-up camera or hobbyists who thrive on macro or near-macro shots. An APS-C sized CMOS sensor using Fujifilm's EXR technology gives it DSLR-level light sensitivity and is helped by a fixed-in-place but bright and fast 23mm f2 prime lens.
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09/16, 6:50pm
Minox to bring out 3D camera at Photokina
Minox, a German camera, binoculars and other optical gadgets maker said it will bring its PX3D camera to the Photokina show next week. The camera is said to be capable of capturing images in 3D that can be viewed without special glasses, though how it will accomplish this is not yet revealed. It could involve either a digital frame of some sort or lenticular prints.
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09/02, 5:30pm
Sharp shows 3D cameraphone, glasses-free displays
At the IFA expo kicking off tomorrow, Sharp will show off a cellphone with a glasses-free display and a camera that can capture 3D images. Pocket-lint received a sneak peek at the device, the back of which has two lenses, similar in fashion to the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 camera. The screen uses a lenticular lens, which, like that on the Nintendo 3DS' main stcreen, won't require glasses to produce a 3D effect.
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08/17, 12:45am
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 adds 720p 3D video
Fujifilm kicked off its pre-Photokina run with a FinePix Real 3D camera it claims as a world first. The W3 is the fist compact camera to shoot 3D movies at 720p through a new imaging chip that can handle the workload. Also new is a 3D-capable mini HDMI 1.4 output that can show the results as they were originally shot on a supporting 3D TV.
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