Welcome to the world of digital 3D photography! You are about to discover a new way to capture and share your memories, in 3D! The Finepix Real 3D W3 digital camera is unique in the world of photography, allowing the user more depth and realism than ever before in a consumer digital camera. The history of 3D photography. For over 100 years photographers have been experimenting with Stereo or 3D photography. During this time there have been a variety of devices created to capture and view 3D images. But now, for the first time, the Finepix Real 3D W3 digital camera captures 3D images digitally! This adds a new dimension to your photography while revolutionizing how you capture and view your photos. Why 3D photography is cool. Think about the evolution of photography. First, there was black and white. Then color. And now the next breakthrough: depth. 3D photography offers that one final aspect of realism that is lacking in flat, 2D photography. Introducing the worlds first compact consumer 3D camera system. The Fujifilm Finepix Real 3D W3 digital camera is the first of its kind to capture 3D high-resolution stills and Hi Def video. A compact camera, the Finepix Real 3D W3 digital camera provides the stunning depth and realism of 3D in the palm of your hand! Tips to consider when shooting in 3D Capturing stunning 3D images and video requires some knowledge of what to look for in a scene, and this booklet will walk you through some helpful tips. But of course feel free to experiment because practice helps too! We want you to get the most out of your Finepix Real 3D W3 digital camera. So read on, but most importantly, enjoy your new Finepix Real 3D W3 digital camera! 1 Great 3D photography starts with the right subject. Try to find at least three different points of interest at varying distances from the camera. For example, a photo of a garden could include flowers close to the ground, a hedge behind them, and a tree in the background. This approach offers maximum depth while still focusing on the primary subject of the shot. Background Middle Ground Close to camera
2 Stay still. Static subjects will look the best in 3D. Consider this more of a guideline than a rule. As with 2D photography, moving subjects are more difficult to focus on and light properly. For ideal results in 3D, this becomes even more important. Remember, the best way to capture motion is with motion! So if you are shooting something on the move, take advantage of the Finepix Real 3D W3 high definition video recording to capture it all in 720p 3D video! 3 Know your foreground. Consider the foreground as the starting line for establishing depth in your 3D image. It gives the human eye an anchor-point from which to begin. The foreground in your shot can be powerful or subtle. Imagine a statue in an open plaza or a thin tree branch. Either could be the basis for a stunning 3D shot. Just be careful to not let your foreground overpower the frame of the shot or it will be difficult to establish depth in your photo. Foreground starting line
4 But don t forget your background. A different background can do a variety of things for your 3D image. It can act as the canvas for your foreground subject or it can create space and infinite depth. First let s talk about the background as a canvas. Imagine a shiny new bike in front of an older brick wall. The wall will compliment the bike by establishing tone and contrast. Backgrounds can also create an infinite space that will look amazing in 3D. Picture a lone cactus with an open desert as the background. Now you have a larger scale 3D effect compared to the bike and the wall. 5 3D is all depth. Unique angles and multiple points of interest at varying distances will create the depth you will need for stunning 3D photography. Always look for at least 2 points of interest - foreground and subject or subject and backgroundwhen composing a shot. But always feel free to experiment with multiple points of interest at varying depths. With 3D you can t go wrong! Background Background Foreground at varying depths
6 Get to know your sweet spot! It is important to shoot your main subject at the right distance for the best possible 3D effect. Ideally you should be at least 4-5 feet from the subject. That s the 3D sweet spot. If your subject falls outside of the sweet spot, either too close or too far away, take advantage of the Advanced 3D modes to capture just the right 3D effect. Individual Shutter 3D allows you to capture one eye at a time, while Interval Shutter 3D captures each eye in a preset interval, one at a time. These settings can be very useful in capturing just the right 3D effect. For more information on how these settings work, refer to your instruction manual. 7 3D is still photography. Don t forget that many of the basic rules of photography still apply to 3D shooting. Master the fundamentals first, and then work on the nuances of 3D photography. This will open the door to more interesting images and provide higher quality results. 4-5 feet sweet spot
8 Now playing in 3D, in your home! The simplest way to enjoy your 3D pictures and movies from your Finepix Real 3D W3 is on a 3D television. Any HDMI 1.4 equipped 3D television will be compatible with your Finepix Real 3D W3. Simply connect your camera directly to the television s HDMI input and enjoy! 9 There s more to digital photography than AUTO. Shooting in different environments means using a variety of camera settings. Sure, shooting in AUTO mode is easy, but where s the fun in that? Feel free to play around and try enhancing your 3D shots with the Finepix Real 3D W3 s wide selection of shooting modes. Macro setting Sports setting
10 auto-stereoscopic Instant 3D gratification minus the glasses! The Finepix Real 3D W3 offers 3D image and video viewing right on the back of your camera via an LCD display, no glasses required. 3D LCD screen For more information please visit http://fujifilm.com/3d/