[PC World]
Panasonic today announced a high-end 3D camcorder that will be the first 3D camcorder to use the AVCHD Progressive video format (albeit in in 2D capture mode). The dual-lens, six-sensor Panasonic HDC-Z10000 will offer 1080p/60-fps recording, full manual focus and iris controls, high-end audio options, and manual controls to adjust the convergence point of the lenses during 3D capture. …
The new Panasonic camcorder packs in a pair of the company’s 3MOS sensors–each one a cluster of three 1/4.1-inch CMOS sensors that process red, blue, and green light separately–tucked behind two F1.5, 12X-optical-zoom lenses (32mm to 384mm). In 3D mode, optical zoom is limited to 10X. In 2D mode, the HDC-Z10000 offers slightly more powerful optical stabilization, although you can employ optical stabilization in both recording settings.
On the wide-angle end of that zoom range, Panasonic is touting the HDC-Z10000’s 3D macro capabilities. The manual convergence controls must let the lenses get extremely cross-eyed, as the company says that the minimum focus 3D distance is around 18 inches from the lens. …
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