Après l’incroyable succès d’Avatar, Panasonic s’est dit qu’il était grand temps de secouer le monde de la vidéo 3D, et a donc décidé de sortir sa première caméra Full HD 3D capable d’enregistrer sur carte mémoire SDHC… Malheureusement, elle ne sera disponible que sur commande, mais en plus elle vous coûtera au moins un bras et une Jambe… Oui, il faut compter 21000$.
Même si pour le moment, ce genre de caméra n’est pas destiné à « Monsieur Tout le Monde », il faut reconnaître que c’est un joli pas en avant, et nous pouvons commencer à espérer voir d’autres constructeurs intégrer ce marché….

Easier to Use
Current 3D systems are large-scale setups in which two cameras are fitted to a rig in parallel, or vertically intersect across a half-mirror. Separate recorders are also required. In Panasonic’s new Full HD 3D camcorder, the lenses, camera head, and a dual Memory Card recorder are integrated into a single, lightweight body. The camcorder also incorporates stereoscopic adjustment controls making it easier to use and operate.
The twin-lens system adopted in the camcorder’s optical section allows the convergence point** to be adjusted. Functions for automatically correcting horizontal and vertical displacement are also provided. Conventional 3D camera systems require these adjustments to be made by means of a PC or an external video processor. This new camcorder, however, will automatically recalibrate without any need for external equipment, allowing immediate 3D image capture.

More Affordable
Using a standardized, fully integrated design, the Full HD 3D camcorder will be offered at a much lower price than traditional 3D rigs. Transportation expenses for this handheld unit will be less and faster setup times reduce labor costs. Using standard, re-recordable SDHC/SD Memory Cards available already everywhere, media costs become almost insignificant.
In addition to a camcorder, Panasonic also plans to offer a professional-quality 3D Full HD LCD monitor for field use as well as a professional HD digital AV mixer for live event production. Panasonic will offer professional production equipment to allow video professionals to efficiently create 3D content, so consumers can enjoy 3D video using Panasonic 3D home theater systems.