Fujifilm develops 3D camera, digital frames, and printer

Three-dimensional or 3D technology is nothing new, but if we get lucky, we might see consumer-oriented 3D cameras and digital frames in shops as early as next year. According to Tech On, Fujifilm Corp. has developed a Fujifilm Finepix Real 3D System that includes a digital camera, digital photo frame, and photo-printing services.

The 3D camera, for example, features two lenses and two sensors that take different pictures from different angles at the same time, then combines them to create a single high quality image. Images taken with the 3D camera are then displayed on the camera's 2.8 LCD where they can be seen in 3D by the naked eye thanks to Fujifilm's proprietary technology called "Light Direction Control System," which controls the direction of light. Details of how this is done are not detailed, but the company swears the images are captured exactly as your eye sees them, so you won't be needing those 3D glasses at all.

Once you take 3D pictures, it would be shame to keep them stored in your computer for no one to see. That's why Fujifilm is also working on a 8.4-inch FinePix Real 3D Photo Frame. The LCD on the frame also features Fujifilm's "Light Direction Control System, so images are displayed in 3D for all to see.

And if that's not enough, then you can then head to the 3D-printer and make a few copies of your fun pictures so you can share your 3D memories with all your friends and family.

Wired says other camera manufacturers are working on their own version of the 3D camera, so we'll have to wait and see just how well 3D devices are received.