Fujifilm released the world’s first 3D camera FinePix Real 3D W1 on July 2009. Just now, Fujifilm has released the perfect stablemate for the camera, it is a (portable) dye sublimation 3D printer.
Dye sublimation is merely a method of using heat to make dye stick to a material. With the image printing system, we can capture and view 3D images without wearing special 3D glasses. 3D prints can be created on the spot, using a PC to process the MPO file via Fujifilm's newly developed image processing software. Excellent 'photographic' results are produced using dye-sublimation technology to print directly on to the base of a lenticular sheet. Previously, users have to order prints online directly from Fujifilm. These are printed on a special Frontier system in Japan and can take several weeks to return to the consumer.
Thanks to the small footprint of the system - 0.9m (H) x 0.5m (W) x 0.5m (D) - the offering of 3D prints can be established easily without the need for much space, perfect for event photographers who need a portable system, and for shops where space is at a premium. Prints will be available in four sizes, from 4x6 inches to larger 6x9 prints. The new print system can also combine a 3D image with a 3D template, and a 2D image with a 3D template. These new 3D print varieties are well suited to on-site print services, at venues such as theme parks, tourist attractions and cruise ships.
The product will be available in the UK in early summer 2010. So far there is no pricing available.
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