Part I [by David E. Williams, Digital Video]

[Excerpt] Finally, we were introduced to the twin-lens NXCAM Compact Size 3D Camcorder, which is priced at under $3,500 and features a bright, very effective 3.5” glasses-less 3D screen.

During dinner that evening, we were able to shoot with the Compact Size 3D Camcorder in a casual setting, and I found it to be very easy to use, with the 3D screen allowing the operator to easily set up effective stereo compositions sans glasses. The screen is bright and sharp and the stereo effect is quite remarkable.

The screen can be re-configured for 2D with the press of a button, and a switch on the back panel above its very small battery pack quickly reverts the camera itself into a capable 2D unit (using only the left lens/sensor). It also has a still-shot capability with flash.

One could easily see how this 3D cam could easily be used in conjunction with Sony’s other two interesting 3D camera solutions that will be at the NAB Show. Yes, two others — and more on them later.

See the rest of Part I of the article here: http://www.tvtechnology.com/article/114740

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Part II [by David E. Williams, Digital Video]

[Excerpt]

Working under the banner of “3D from the lens to the living room,” Sony will be bringing a comprehensive 3D production/post solution to the upcoming NAB Show in Las Vegas (April 9-11).

During the company’s recent  demo for U.S. trade press at their R&D-heavy Atsugi Technology Center located outside Tokyo, Sony executive project managers touted a number of interesting offerings.

First up were three new camera offerings: the twin-lens XDCAM EX 3D Shoulder Camcorder (designed for studio and doc shooting), compact NXCAM Handy Camcorder (intended for wedding and low-cost content creation; available details here; photo unavailable until March 23) and a side-by-side twin-cam rig showcasing the ease with which the 3D-link enabled PMW-F3 can be used in stereo shoots (primarily feature film and high-end television, alongside similar setups using the F35 or F23):

See the full story with many pictures here: http://www.tvtechnology.com/article/115354