Nikon Delays 3D Photo Frame, Service

By Greg Tarr On Dec 6 2010 - 6:01am

TOKYO — Nikon and Nikon Imaging Japan said they have delayed the Japan launch of their My Picturetown 3D, a new 3D imaging service that offers 3D image conversion over the Internet for viewing of 3D images on a dedicated 3D digital photo frame.

My Picturetown 3D was proposed as a new service for registered members offering 3D image conversion to support viewing 3D images without specialized eyewear on a new NF-300i 3D digital photo frame.

The service, which was first announced on Oct. 26, “was scheduled for the beginning of December, [but] delays in production of the NF-300i 3D digital photo frame have led to postponement of the launch of the services,” Nikon said in a statement.

The new launch date for My Picturetown 3D services in Japan is scheduled for the second half of January 2011, Nikon said.

“We sincerely apologize to all potential users of the services, and especially to those who have already applied for them, for the inconvenience. We appreciate your patience,” Nikon said in a statement.

When available the service will provide:

• access to NF-300i 3D digital photo frames;

• 3D image conversion of still images stored on My Picturetown;

• viewing and sharing services for 3D images utilizing My Picturetown functions; and distribution of 3D content (still photos and movies) with My Picturetown

The technology will also enable the sharing of 3D images between NF-300i 3D digital photo frames.

In addition, Nikon said, “The Android mobile operating system has been adopted for the NF-300i 3D digital photo frame, enabling the inclusion of functions other than simple image viewing, including a calendar, a clock and display of weather information. My Picturetown 3D is only available in Japan.”