Photokina 2010 - 3D IS EVERYWHERE! Photokina 2010 was in part dedicated to 3D. There were great presentations by Fuji and Panasonic. Scattered about the large hall complex there were other 3D developments to find also. Some with better quality than others. But manufacturers seem to take 3D very seriously. Unfortunately, there was no combination of 3D presentations in Photokina. Every manufacturer is doing his own thing. So, we had to search for 3D. Fortunately there was plenty to find.
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Photokina 2010 - 3D IS EVERYWHERE!
Photokina 2010 was in part dedicated to 3D. There were great presentations by Fuji and
Panasonic. Scattered about the large hall complex there were other 3D developments to find
also. Some with better quality than others. But manufacturers seem to take 3D very seriously.
Unfortunately, there was no combination of 3D presentations in Photokina. Every
manufacturer is doing his own thing. So, we had to search for 3D. Fortunately there was
plenty to find.
It was expected that Fuji would come BIG to Photokina with 3D. The new W3 camera was
presented here, and the new 3D picture frame. The last I am personally still not a fan of. It
continues to shine and give ghost images. But I feel that goes for all 3D picture frames so far.
The camera, however, is certainly very beautiful. Fuji’s W3 3D camera has extensive manual
controls, which is a real plus over the first model, W1. The LCD screen has been improved
and the whole looks slicker. The camera was presented in conjunction with 3D TVs. The
camera can be connected directly via the HDMI port to a 3D tv. In addition, 3D images were
displayed on 3D laptops. There was an Acer laptop, with the polarization system and an Asus
laptop with 120Hz screen with shutter glasses. The latter gave absolutely the best picture, but
is an expensive solution. It can be expected that these laptops will become more affordable in
future.
People could have their 3D picture taken at Fuji’s, after wich it would be printed directly in
3D. Too bad that this is still not this easy in real life.
Below is a link to a 3D video presentation of the Fuji. This is made with the new 3D Aiptek
camcorder / camera, more about that later. Of course, this Aiptek is for sale at
www.3dworldshop.com . That also goes for the W3 Fuji camera.
Watch the movie here: (high quality, for faster computers)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_6LpNm9LTI&fmt=22
Besides Fuji also Panasonic presented 3D in a big way at Photokina. Of course the 3D TVs
from Panasonic, but also the 3D camcorder for home use (around 1,400 euros), the
professional 3D camcorder (around 18,000 euros) and the 3D lens for a particular type of
Panasonic cameras. With the last it is a pity that the lens has such a small lens spacing. That
can never yield a lot of depth, except for portraits or other photography up close. The same
problem actually shows the 3D lens for the Panasonic camcorder for home use. Also here are
the lenses too close to eachother. Again, that will only give great result when filming up close.
The 3D camcorder was beautifully presented by ladies dancing in front of it. On 3D TV, the
public could directly see the output of the 3D camcorder. That looked actually very nice. It
was also smartly done by Panasonic, which had clearly instructed the ladies not to go too far
away from the 3d camera. The televisions could be watched through 3d glasses on special
stands; adjustable in height. Also smartly done, because wearing the 'uncomfortable' glasses is
still one of the things complained about most. At the Photokina no glasses on the nose, but
'floating' in front of your eyes. The camcorder and 3D TV’s provide quite a good result. The
effect was beautiful (filmed at close distance).
Here you can see a 3d movie of the Panasonic 3D presentation at Photokina. Again shot with
an Aiptek I2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE34S5cSXgE&fmt=22
Walking and talking around, I learned an interesting trick for 3D tv’s. Whoever thinks that the
glasses of the different 3D tv manufacturers are inexchangeable, is not quite right. The glasses
from Samsung and Panasonic can be exchanged, when you put them on your nose upside
down. The glasses are so-called active shutter glasses, a combination of shutter glasses and
polarized glasses. (I hope this is a technically accurate explanation.) The glasses from
Samsung and Panasonic are basically the same, only the polarizing filters are tilted. This trick
probably works with the 3D glasses from other brands also. You will look a little silly, with
the 3D glasses upside down on your nose!
Panasonic also showed a giant 3D TV of 150 inches! For now I am still saving for a house
with a wall on which to hang such a thing. Do you have the space for one? I will be pleased to
order one for you. I didn’t bother asking the price of the thing. I wanted to spare me the scare.
Below: see yourself in 3D on a Panasonic 3D tv.
Professional 3D film camera by Panasonic.
Panasonic camera with 3D lens.
Here is a link to a movie showing a Panasonic 3D tv. I shot the movie in 3D, through the
Panasonic 3D glasses. So you actually see 3D on the tv screen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inw6-Se-e2w&fmt=22
Camcorder for consumers by Panasonic.
Looking for other 3D news on Photokina, I offcourse came across the new Aiptek camcorder
I2. With this little camcorder I shot the movies at Photokina. Altogether, very convenient and
easy to use. If you are looking for an easy way to put 3D movies on youtube, this Aiptek I2 is
ideal. And for owners of a 3D TV. You plug it into a TV easily, using the HDMI output.
Interested? You can order your own Aiptek I2 3D camcorder at www.3dworldshop.com
Here is a small movie of Aiptek 3D at Photokina. Filmed by an Aiptek!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqOU-rV5iu0&fmt=22
The firm 3Dinlife from China was present at Photokina also. They were already known from
a 3D picture frame and a 3D camera that was announced some time ago, but never appeared.
Now they have a new design that can apparently be ordered now. Preferably in very large
numbers. I looked at the camera a little bit. Frankly I could - with the best intentions - not
perceive any 3D depth on the LCD screen. The camera does not compare with the one from
Fuji. The low price for the 3Dinlife camera is still no good reason to get it. It DOES have
some nice colors though.
Unexpectedly I ran into the new 3D cameras by the company DXG from China. They showed
some camcorders and cameras in glass boxes. One looked amazingly similar to a View-
Master viewer and I personally thought that very nice. Even after much insistence I was not
allowed to hold them in my hands. Probably they were no more than an empty casing.
According to the Chinese lady, the camcorders will be available in December 2010, the
cameras in 2011. we can only wait… Here is a very short impression:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euBqx2R6dQE&fmt=22
Offcourse i also stopped by Samsung, but found just 1 3D television there. Nevertheless it
was nicely presented.
Clearly there is A LOT going on in 3D. It seems that the major manufacturers, with Fuji and
Panasonic in the lead, are making the way to the 3D future. Smaller manufacturers are trying
to mix in, but the quality varies. All in all a successful visit for me to Photokina.
To learn more about 3D photography, film, television and so on, visit the website of
www.3dworldshop.com
There you find the best 3D products for sale in the webshop. But you can also find different
services in the field of 3D content and 3D photography. We specialize in 3D!
The 3D images in this report were made with the Fuji camera W1. The 3D images are parallel
and they can be viewed in 3D with a Loreo Lite or Loreo Pixi viewer. Those found in our
webshop.
Questions? Do not hesitate to ask. Find our contact details on the website.