Other Inks Like This
iPhone joins DSLRs in top flickr cameras listThe Last Ten Inks
Utata Ink IndexAll Inks : Archives
More Ink (Archives)Search Ink
Got Ink?
The Daily Ink is the voice of Utata. Yes, your voice, our voices ... all the voices. We'd be tickled pink if our members helped us define that voice. And this, Utatans, would be your chance to do that.
Suggest An InkUtata's Fair Use Policy
Utata.org may occasionally excerpt content or use small reproductions of protected images for the purposes of comment, criticism, or education. This use falls under the FAIR USE guidelines in accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107. We evaluate all fair-use situations on a case-by-case basis.
For more information on Fair UseSubscribe To Utata Ink
Point and Shoot 3D!
Daily Ink
Stored in: Tools
Posted On: December 11 2008
By: Bryan Partington
Archival Photo
This looks to be one of the most fun photographic gadgets I've seen in some time.
From a CNET Asia preview:
Typically, 3D photography requires stereo cameras which are usually film-based. You require special accessories such as 3D glasses to view the pictures or dedicated programs to convert the images into one 3D picture. But what Fujifilm had done was to incorporate two lenses and sensors into the shooter. These components feed the scene to the RP 3D processor which translates the information to the special 2.8-inch LCD which is capable of displaying both 2D and 3D images. This technology is one-of-a-kind and we have not seen it in other shooters. Besides capturing 3D pictures, the unnamed camera is also capable of snapping 2D images, too, using only one lens.
and..
...what was rather impressive about the display was that the image engine does all the rendering in real time, meaning that you can view the scene in 3D before taking the picture. The snapper is also able to record video clips in 3D.
Pocket 3D movies? most excellent! Unfortunately, since you're really buying two cameras smooshed into one, I imagine this technical marvel will be pretty expensive. Still, it is a unique step forward in the point and shoot arena, which hasn't seen much innovation or creativity in a while.
I also like the cute orange and green design of the camera, which evokes 1950s style glasses that can be used to view 3d movies and photos.
Otherwise, in Tools:
- Previously: "Steamr" and Utility Photography
Utata Ink is a daily publication edited by Bryan Partington (striatic). Photos used on utata.org are stored on flickr.com and obtained via the flickr API unless otherwise noted. To make a contribution to Ink, please visit Ink Me.
