Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D Camera User Review

Name of product: 

Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D

Approximate date of purchase: 

March 2011

My Review 

I love the 3D. I used to take 3D years ago. The Fuji is nice in that it is digital and you can see 3D in the viewer. Pictures are crisp, you can do 3D or 2D with it. The biggest problem I have with it is keeping my fingers away from the lens. The camera is compact for pocket, but the two lenses are near the edges, especially the left one. I have ruined a few pictures. It is hard to see the finger while shooting as it is in only one lens, and, if you don't move your eyes around, you will not spot it. I am going to get a pistol grip and that will get my left hand away from the lens. I will still have to watch my right hand, but there is more room to grip the camera on that side. I have not sent in for 3D prints yet so I can't comment on them.

Camera "pros" 

3D is fun and bold.

Camera "cons" 

Too small to grip comfortably.

I had to check the "yes" box under style or feel because I had to answer the question, but style was not a problem and it was not too large or heavy. It was the lens being too close to the edge. A simple YES or NO would have been better.

Is this camera easy to use? 

About average

How is the image quality in good lighting? 

Shoots great photos

How is the image quality when using the flash? 

Shoots great photos

Do you like the camera's style and feel? 

Yes

How is the camera's LCD screen? 

Very sharp and bright

Do you feel like the camera is/was a good value? 

Yes

Would you recommend this to a friend? 

Yes

Kyle Schurman, Digital Cameras Guide, says:

Thanks for taking the time to post your thoughts - I appreciate such a thorough review of this interesting technology!