Nikon gives depth to the photo

The Japanese launched an online service for converting 2D images into 3D. The images are then visible without glasses raised on a dedicated digital connection.

3D imaging, today in film and television, extends to the photo. While Fujifilm has introduced the second generation of devices capable of taking pictures in 3D thanks to its two image sensors integrated Nikon explores a different dimension to giving our images without having to invest in new hardware . The prestigious Japanese brand offers an online service for converting 2D images into 3D, combined with a digital photo frame capable of displaying 3D images without glasses. The service, currently available only in Japan, is available for a monthly fee or annual fee. The digital photo frame is available to subscribers for free.

The conversion service is called Picturetown 3D images. It is proposed as part of the service Picturetown Nikon managing photos online. It applies to photos taken with any digital camera.

Digital Photo Frame 300i NF-3D is built on the basis of the Android software platform from Google. It uses a lenticular screen LCD of 7.2 inches with 3D vision without glasses. Nikon does not specify the supplier, but in Japan three manufacturers are making LCDs 3D like: Sharp, Toshiba and Hitachi. The 3D display is made in the same resolution in 2D at 800 x 600 pixels. The photo frame is equipped with wireless Wi-Fi for uploading images on the Internet and exchange pictures with other photo frames identical. It can also view 3D video clips taken in 2D and 3D converted via the service from Nikon. It also features a clock, calendar and weather station.

Here are the specifications:


LCD lens of 7.2 inches (146.4 × 109.8 mm)
Display Resolution: 800 x 600 pixels in 2D and 3D
Brightness: 400 cd / m²
3D viewing distance: 1 m
Internal Memory: 4 GB
USB ports and Ethernet 100BASE-TX
Connectivity Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b / g
Operating system Android 2.1
Photo Formats: JPEG, DFO
Video Format: MPEG-4 (H.264)
Audio formats: AAC, MP3
Dimensions: 176 X 156 X 50 mm
Weight: 600 g (without AC adapter)