Why is this camera appreciating in Value? The Fujifilm Finepix 3D W3 - the 3D Point & Shoot standard
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- Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
- This is the first of a 2 part series of videos on this legendary 3D Point & Shoot camera. 10 Years ago, Fujifilm had the vision to not just create a camera, but a complete 3D solution including a new file format, printing services, underwater housing, 3D screen that doesn't need glasses etc. It started with the 3D W1 camera and was followed up with the improved 3D W3 camera. It all seemed like there was going to be a new promising series of 3D cameras to come. But then it all suddenly stopped - the 3D fad was over, along with 3D TVs, 3D cinema.
As a result, this camera has become somewhat of a legendary camera, a benchmark against which other 3D cameras are evaluated even to this day. It is also still a good camera in its own right. As such I have decided to do a review of this camera. Not so much to assess purchase of this camera, but to be able to assess other cameras against the standard set by this camera.
Part 1: Review of Camera (this video)
Part 2: Shooting and Processing (to view click here: • Specialised Photograph... )
Part 1 - Chapters
00:00 Start
00:30 Overview
13:22 Hardware Overview
16:51 Lenticular Screen Details
19:24 Compare with Todays Screens (based on example of Snap3D - references video: • The invisible secret t... )
21:34 Image and Video Resolution
22:42 Camera Settings - Shooting modes
28:39 Camera Settings - Standard settings
31:12 Camera Settings - Viewing/Playback
37:19 Wrap up & Summary
39:31 Example Footage - Paris, Disneyland, Himalayas
Anaglyph Colours fixed in separate video that can be viewed here • Euro Disneyland, Eiffe... )
Link to User Manual: people.ok.ubc.ca/creative/Man... 
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I have bought 3 of these cameras because of you! 😀
@brettharrison8280, haha... I hope that is a good thing, I want to stay in the good books :) how are you using the 3? Are you using them together somehow?
Just ordered a "new old stock" one yesterday. New in box, can't wait for it to arrive.
That's fantastic! Hope you enjoy it! let us know.
i bought it 10 years ago when i was a university student.i have pictured lots of 3d photos and video over the past years .in 2021 September i bought meta quest2,and i really i came back to the past by watching 3d pictures and videos through it. my tears go down,thats the meaning of 3d！our body cannot get back to the past but memories with 3d can do❤ i love my fuji w3! only with vr(quest2/3,apple vp) can w3 show its potential! i am chinese,few of the peole here own 3d cameras or vr,i am proud of my choice of buying them, and i am grateful for your technical support in 3d which helps me a lot in editing the 3d contents！THANK YOU❤
Great in-depth review! Thank you.
I found this camera in my uncle's home and I used it in my recent trip to Rome! I actually loved it! At first my mom was like oh it's an old camera, just throw it away but I'm glad I didnt.
@Yiota G that is so good to hear! I'm glad you didn't through it out. Hope you are getting a lot out of it. Rome would be such a great place for 3D photos. I was there a long time ago, but at that time did not have a 3D camera.
You could find an object a similar distance from the rain and then use the focus lock, which I finds works well.
Great idea! Thanks for sharing this.
I just ordered this camera. Super stoked cannot wait to start shooting. Have been usin 3DSteroidPro for years and am looking forward to great 3d nature picture with this camera.
Fantastic! Would be interested to know what you first impressions are when you receive it. Please do let us know.
@@ANAVision I've had this for a few months now and am loving the camera for photos! It's nice that 3D Steriod can read and convert the mpo files right on my phone. Right now using it for family pictures but have been thinking what could be done creatively as well.
Your point on the 3D effect diminishing with distance is something I had not thought of before buying, and so I don't think it will work well for traditional landscape. That's okay though, I'll just have to play to it's strengths. Anyway, I am also interested in 3D video from this camera. Do you know of software (or an Android app would be very nice) that works to convert the avi file to something that works on youtube? Stereo MovieMaker?
@@korteksvisceralzen2694 Thanks so much for getting back to me :) I was wondering if you were enjoying this camera after I heard you were getting one. Great to hear it's worked out.
As for converting the avi files to something that works on youtube - I've actually developed a video on how to upload 3D content to RUclips (see here: ruclips.net/video/MmDrnwPIWKg/видео.html). This video assumes you are uploading an SBS format, but for the Fujifilm AVI some modifications would be required. I include this modification here so you can go straight form Fufifilm Finepix 3D W3 .AVI file to a .MP4 file you can upload to RUclips:
ffmpeg -i input.AVI -filter_complex "[0:0][0:2] hstack=inputs=2, scale=iw/2:ih [out]" -aspect 1.7777 -vcodec libx264 -x264opts frame-packing=3 -map [out] -map 0:1 output.mp4
Note: the reds are for some reason rendered darker with the RUclips version than the original uploaded video. This causes cross talk in the anaglyph footage that I have at the end of the video which compromises the 3D effect. I will look into this to see what can do to fix this. I watch the original and have virtually zero cross talk, but get a large amount of cross talk in the left eye when viewing on RUclips. I apologise for this. Please check back soon as I will attempt to upload a fix soon.
I own 3 of these Fujifilm W3 3D cameras. Over the previous year, l found mine on ebay, in mint/new condition and boxed. (Two l paid about $200 for, mint and the other about $220 mint). Will never part with any of them. LOVE THEM. I am planning to use my camera/s to create my own retro Viewmaster 3D reels. Greetings from Melbourne.
What a great idea - to make Viewmaster 3D reels! Would be interested to know how to make them. I'm glad you like the cameras, I'm impressed that you own 3 of them and sounds like you got them for a great price too. Greetings from Perth.
@@ANAVision I've found even greater one - Sony TD10/20/30 series. I've took one TD30 which was like 1500$ but totally worth it. 100% better than Fuji
@@bouilu7519, would you have any footage you could share? Would be interested what this looks like.
Naa, the sony td series might have better quality but the two lenses were too close together, unfortunately making it a weak 3d cam. It means its only suited to capture small objects instead of rooms or scenery. The fujifilm is the only consumer cam that has the lenses at the same distance as human eyes. At least that i know of.
still own the Fuji...great piece !
Fantastic, it is a great little camera!
YES, the Finepix 3D W3 was an ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE! And it looks glorious on a 3D PROJECTOR! Really a lot of fun. Whenever possible, FILM WITH TRIPOD. NOWADAYS I'm using the Kandao QooCam EGO, even better, FULL HD and 60 FPS. 3840x1080 SBS. Projection 3D is where it's at! 260" on the white wall.
I also use the Kandao QooCam now. You can view my review here: ruclips.net/video/HtE0AFoRhK8/видео.html. I totally agree, 3D projection of these is certainly nice - I use a dual projection system to a polarized silver-screen.
How do you convert your files to projector is it a easy process?
@@chinopino EASY: The mini-HDMI cable connects the camera DIRECTLY TO THE PROJECTOR's HDMI input. So you can play back straight from the camera. The projector MUST BE 3D-capable, and you need the matching 3D glasses. FUN, BIG time! You can also get specialized EDITING software and convert the video into and SBS (side-by-side) video MP4, and then set the projector to display that SBS as 3D again.
@@ANAVision Wow, AWESOME! Even better than my DLP-3D.
@@hstrinzeluh oh now I have to justify the purchase....thanks for the tip...
Just purchased one for 20 euro. Fun camera!
What a bargain :) Hope you enjoy it.
I have fixed the rendering issue whereby RUclips renders the reds darker breaking the 3D Anaglyph effect. In the video here this causes cross talk in the 3 minutes of footage at the end of the video. To view the fixed version click on the link here: ruclips.net/video/LGhaLXyJGd4/видео.html. Note that the linked video is only for the 3 minutes of 3D footage at the end, the remaining instructional content is still to be viewed in this main video here.
Just dug mine up again. It'd gone kindof to the bottomof the barrel after I've gone into VR180 with the Insta360 evo. I suppose 3d stuff can still be fun, if you take the proper shots. I guess the Coocam Ego takes it'splace now, with what looks like smoother results. I do love the 3d screen on it though.. it's got instant results without needing the silly viewer of the Coocam :) Maybe I shulod take it out and make some more stuff with it agian.
Indeed, the instant viewing in 3D on the Fujifilm is indeed nice.
just came into possession of a finepix w3, and it keeps coming up with an error message "focus error" . It wont let me take any photos. I have tried resetting the camera as well as upgrading the firmware. Are there any solutions??
Sorry to hear that, I have not come across this error before. At what point do you get this error?
Great vid.
Was collecting some of these, find same Fuji on Ebay, for decent price, but also what I liked more, there's Sony TD10/20/30 series which is kind of perfect for such a filming!
Liked it a lot
@Boui Lu, thanks for your feedback and insight. I don't have a Sony TD10/20/30 but you got me interested. The Sony 1080p / 60fps certainly beats the FujiFilm 720p / 24 fps. My only concern is what appears to be small baseline separation between the two lenses. Do you find that is an issue or do you get good 3D from these?
The w3 has a much better 3d effect than the td30, while the td30 has better image quality.
@@ANAVision honestly Sony TD series even TD10 model which is the oldest one is beating Fuji much, the quality is great.
As Joe told - maybe 3D effect isn't that much cool, it still exist and is pretty good. What's more, it's more optimal for watching on home screens.
@@JoeHensson, thanks for the insight.
@@bouilu7519 maybe I should consider getting a Sony TD series camera to try it out. What do you think?
I would like you to make a video showing how to update the camera software (qoocam EGO)
This might help: ruclips.net/video/1-MdKgFX_cc/видео.html
Thanks for your relevant vidéo. I own a w3 too and i would like to display 3 d pictures in my oculus quest 2. Mpo files are not recognizes unfortunatly.
@France Parishd, thanks for your feedback. It's a shame that mpo files are not recognised. I had similar issue with my Oculus Gear VR some years ago. Have you tried converting them to SBS format?
MPO files can be read on the Oculus Quest using the Pigasus app. Other apps support SBS- I think the built-in player might still, but things changed slightly when they got rid of their viewer and merged it to the Oculus TV area.
23y10m Only bought this camera after 10 years ago thinking about it. Thought I'd buy the newest technology but it never came
Better late than never :) Hope you enjoy it.
Did you tried the Lenovo mirage ? It also have no screen but connect with a phone to view as viewfinder I want to get that one is cheaper
@robertsmith I want to get one too :)
can you in-camera charge with the USB cable?
No, unfortunately not. The camera comes with a separate charger for the battery.
Hello! Great job on the video ! My dad has owned this camera for many years and it’s only been used the same year he bought it, I don’t use it at all and it’s in mint condition. I’m actually planning to sell it now, I could make better use of its money rather than keeping it stored away. Do you perhaps have any idea how much is it priced/valued currently?
Have you considered keeping and using it! That of course would be my first recommendation. But if you have to sell it, they appear to range from $400 used to $900 new (AUD) on e-bay currently.
Hello and thanks for the detailed review! I've found a great deal for a second hand W3 in great condition and got me interested as I would like to explore stereo photography and it's creative uses. Do you think it's still worth it to get it nowadays or it's just an obsolete gimmick, considering also that it's only 10mp? Thanks!
I would say that it is still the best 3D point & shoot camera out there. 10MP per camera = 20MP total is not bad for photos. It's more the video that could be improved upon (only 720p at 24fps). If you want to wait, there may be a camera better suited for video coming out called the QooCam EGO (Kickstarter) but as I don't have one yet, I can't vouch for it. To explore stereo photography the W3 is still a great kit. I'm about to release more content on how to edit content from it.
The video I was referring to on editing content from the Fujifilm 3D is here: ruclips.net/video/kvHI56ZgCUM/видео.html
@@ANAVision thank you for letting me know! I will definitely watch it. At the end i got a W3 in great condition for 66€ and already practicing a bit with it and impressed with the results. So far I'm enjoying stereo photography with the Fuji and its little 3d screen is a great advantage. The only downside is the battery that is discharging way too quickly, but I think it might be the battery i found in it, which is a non original third party chinese one. How long does your original fuji battery last? Thanks!
@@MarcoMarfia I lost my original battery, so now am stuck with same problem as you. I'm thinking of getting a spare battery.
@@ANAVisionluckily I found the original Fuji np-50 for just 12 euros, and it solved my problem since it lasts much more. Keeping the chinese battery as a spare.
I just got mine from Japan and it's in Japanese. The manual does not address how to change the language. Can you help me? I paid $500 and it's in A condition.
Tim, sounds like you got the camera for a good price. To change the language turn on the camera by long pressing the playback button. Then press "Menu/OK" and on the same dial press left, down, right, down, down. Then press "Menu/OK" again and select "English" from the list. If you still have issues, let me know and I'll see if I can help you.
I own two W3. I prefer the Panasonic 3D1, better image quality. Its 30 mm base is good for close ups.
Interesting! It's great that you have both and can do a comparison and share with us. I appreciate that.
Really happy with my W3. Had it for 9 years. Really hope it wont brake. 😬 The only main problem with it is the amount of noise in the images. Its very noisy.
Thanks for your feedback. About the noise, the images my W3 takes appear to be okay, but I've seen images of others that also complain about noise, and they are certainly noisy. So I'm not sure, maybe some of the cameras have issues with this. Does your camera have noise only in low light, or all the time? One thing about 3D photos is that the noise fortunately tends to cancels out somewhat as you are viewing two images simultaneously. This should reduces perceived noise somewhat due to averaging.
Its noisy regardless of the amount of light. But yes, it does cancel out somewhat when viewing in a stereo viewer or in anaglyph. It was interesting to know that others, but not all, have a similar problem. I have tried to shoot more manually, especially with different ISO settings, but it doesnt help much. 😕
@@supernovasightseeing4133 Sorry to hear about the noise, that's a shame - I'm glad you are enjoying the camera nonetheless. By the way, the example I saw of noise had what seemed like vertical stripes type noise, it was not completely random. Just curious, is that what you are seeing also? Would be interested to know if both left and right cameras are producing this noise, or just one of them?
Both cameras produce noise. No vertical stripes. The noise is fairly even.
Do you have a webpage with your own W3 images, or a gallery online? It would be interesting to compare. 🤔
Just seen this. I have an boxed camera. Never used
I just purchased this camera for 40 bucks on facebook buy and sell!
Fantastic, what a bargain! Hope you enjoy it. Would love to hear what you think of it after you had a chance to use it. Please let us know.
"Farther" refers to distance.😉
There you go, I learned something new today. I always thought that "further" applied to both physical distance and figurative distance ("more")
I say why they stop making them if they sold out
@robertsmith I think it was not just Fujifilm that stopped with 3D devices. The whole 3D "frenzy" was over and most companies stopped investing in 3D content and devices.