Panasonic's First Consumer Grade 3D Camcorder Leaks to the Web
Panasonic's First Consumer Grade 3D Camcorder Leaks to the Web
Posted 07/26/2010 at 8:19am
| by Paul Lilly
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Spanish language website Clipsnet.net has the scoop on Panasonic's upcoming SDT750, the first consumer level video camera capable of recording scenes in 3D.
A front converter integrates two lenses to capture images from different angles, though it can also function as a traditional camcorder by popping off the 3D attachment.
Other features include 5.1 channel surround sound, SDXC card compatibility, Panasonic's Hybrid OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer), high-speed burst shooting, a manual ring, and several proprietary tidbits.
No word yet on price or availability, but there are plenty of pics to ogle.
Image Credit: Panasonic
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Torcflaed
July 31, 2010 at 12:49am
there will be good ones as long as the 3D stays popular, problem is versions of 3D have been around sence the 1800's mind you then it was still pictures ;)
in the past 3D has come and gon in fads, this one seems to be going good now but only time will tell, what is really encouraging is the new tech being developed that requires no glasses, if the images are clear without glasses it could really take off
Torcflaed
July 26, 2010 at 11:15am
the lenses in this device are so close together that they are taking almost the exact same image, basically you have the 3D effect of a mouse not a human.
so no, I would not consider useing this waste of space, no real seperation of lenses means no good 3D!
Biceps
July 26, 2010 at 12:43pm
3D, by the definition of Stereopsis http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereopsis, requires that the field of view of the two lenses overlap. Those lenses have to be close together to make sure their fields of view overlap, even for closups (because lenses have a limited field of view compared to the human eye). As long as there is some separation (and there is, look at the pic) your 3D effect is going to be preserved.
You might also note that your own eyes have about 1/2 an eyeball's width between them (you, know, where your nose goes). That is standard in human physiology. The same ratio is pretty-much preserved in the camera attachment shown in the pic. So the 3d effect should work fine. And WHY would you think a company like panasonic would advertise the first 3D consumer camera if it didn't do 3D?
Torcflaed
July 26, 2010 at 2:16pm
almost everything you say is indeed true
but you overlook that the optimum distance between images is the same as the average distance between human eyes
and basically if those two lenses are the distance between human eyes then the camera is about the size of a breafcase
which is possable, I did not see anything detailing the size of the whole camera
and by the way, I am 53 now and have been useing 3D cameras and equipment for 35 of those years :)
Biceps
July 27, 2010 at 8:42am
Well, I have personally been watching 3D for almost 5 years, have never used 3D equipment, and am not an expert. However, I am really very excited to see a 3D camera for the masses come out, and hope you are wrong. Guess I'll wait for the reviews ;)
MrGeek
July 26, 2010 at 10:35am
Kewl. I clicked the link and it was all in Español!
We are taking over baby!
Julyjules
July 26, 2010 at 10:11am
MaxPC, would it be possible to fix the RSS feeds? Cause they send the same feeds 3 times a day, and on one feed you see the same text + images twice. Annoying.
Thanks!
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