Panasonic 3D CAMERA

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Carlos Corral

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Thats gonna be awesome....for whoever can afford it!!!

Really, I would love to hear some ballpark figures for this camera. I rememeber seeing a composite of it where it was an HPX170, with two attached lenses, and instead of "DVCPRO HD" on the LCD, it said "AVC-Ultra". Isn't that supposed to be the 220mbps, 4:4:4 version of AVC-Intra?

Anyway, thats awesome. Can't wait to try it (in 10 years). :)
 
That unit was first shown back at NAB in April of 2009. They haven't ever said anything about there being any sort of production schedule for it, etc... they initially showed it as a potential product hinting at the direction things might go in.

Interesting to see them showing something like that at CES though.
 
just saw a thread on reduser that discovery and espn (and some other channels in europe and such as well) will be having 3d content/channels in 2010
 
http://gizmodo.com/5441912/worlds-first-3d-camcorder-will-cost-21000-this-fall

Panasonic Unveils World's First Integrated Full HD 3D Camcorder at CES 2010
Available In Fall 2010 - Solid-State Recording System Will Offer Highly-Efficient Full HD 3D Video Production
LAS VEGAS, Nev., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) will release the world's first* professional, fully-integrated Full HD 3D camcorder in Fall 2010. The company will begin taking orders in April. Engineering samples of the professional Full HD 3D solid-state camcorder will be exhibited at the Panasonic booth (Las Vegas Convention Center, Main Hall, #9405) at the 2010 International CES in Las Vegas, USA, from January 7-10.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100106/NY33307)
This Full HD 3D camcorder will offer the following core benefits:
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 Flexible
The solid-state memory file-based recording system offers greater flexibility to produce Full HD 3D videos in more challenging shooting environments. The camcorder is lighter weight and smaller than current 3D rigs, while providing the flexibility of handheld-style shooting. Setup and transportation is simplified, making it ideal for sports, documentary and filmmaking projects.
Solid-State Reliability and Workflow
Right and left Full HD video streams of the twin-lens 3D camcorder can be recorded as files on SDHC/SD Memory Cards, ensuring higher reliability than on other tape, optical disc, HDD or other mechanical-based recording systems. This solid-state, no-moving-parts design will help significantly reduce maintenance costs, and the 3D camcorder will be better able to perform in extreme environments and be more resistant to temperature extremes, shock, and vibration.
And users will enjoy a fast, highly-productive file-based workflow, with instant, random access to recorded content; easy plug-in to both Mac and PC-based platforms; and longer recording capacity.
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.
Major Specifications (tentative)
* Product Name: Twin-lens Full HD 3D camcorder (made-to-order)
* Suggested Retail Price for Main Unit: $21,000
* Available: Fall 2010 (made to order)
* Power Consumption: Under 19 W (main unit only)
* Weight: Under 3 kg (main unit only)
* Recording Media: SDHC/SD Memory Card
* As an integrated twin-lens Full HD 3D camcorder capable of recording Full HD 3D video to Memory Cards. As of January 2010 (based on our investigation)
** The point at which the left and right-camera lenses' optical axes converge
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So Basically, shooting with SD cards, its an HMC150 3d? I hope the Codec is better :D
 
They sent me a press release; I posted it here:
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?p=1859108#post1859108

Okay, here's a bizarre one for you: they said specifically at NAB that AVC-Ultra was designed to accomodate "what comes after HD", and they spelled out things like 1080/60P, 2K 12-bit, and 3-D.

And AVC-Ultra is supposed to be recorded to P2 cards, as far as I know.

Yet this unit is being introduced and it clearly says that it records on SDHC cards.

So does that mean that AVC-Ultra is coming to SDHC? Or does it mean that they've developed an alternative high-speed high-performance codec for SD?

Interesting food for thought or fodder for speculation!
 
Well, the MXF File structure allows for multiple streams per clip, right? We are used to this with multiple streams of audio (AKA: "Tracks") .. why not multiple streams of video?

And could that not be extended to AVCCAM on SD cards? 2 separate video files? Perhaps even on 2 separate SD cards?

- Mikko
 
it means that they will release a more expensive version for Double the money with Ultra codec. This will probably be the first step in Panasonics 3D takeover. Why not make a 40k 3D rig? Who else has one that looks this easy to use? Good job Panasonic. This cam will be kind of cheap to rent to make 3D movies! Can't wait to see The Pirates in 3DHD!? And I don't mean the one with Jack Sparrow. :)
 
Well.. if they do make it (or a version) with P2 cards ... and they leverage AVC-Ultra to record it; that would hint at and open the door to a similar sized 2D successor to the HPX170 with AVC-Intra included.

- Mikko
 
Anyone remember this?
canon_xl1_with_3dlens.jpg


Mentioned at the bottom of this article from many years ago by Chris Hurd over at DVinfo: http://www.dvinfo.net/canon/articles/article58.php

That system recorded 3D on regular ol' MiniDV tape.

- Mikko
 
As I understand it, one of the basic principles of shooting 3D is the ability to correct, not just the convergence point, but also the actual space between the lenses. How will the accomplish that? Or am I wrong?
 
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