Introduction of 3D Twin-Lens P2 HD Shoulder-Mount Camcorder with 10-bit, 4:2:2 Independent-Frame by Panasonic
More than a year after introducing industry’s first fully-integrated, 3D camcorder, the AG-3DA1, Panasonic has introduced a simplified and affordable high-quality 3D production system , the AG-3DP1, a 3D twin-lens P2 HD shoulder-mount camcorder with high quality 10-bit 4:2:2 independent-frame, full 1920 x 1080 resolution AVC-Intra recording. The new 3DP1 features two pairs of 1/3 inch, full-HD 2.2 magepixel 3-MOS imagers with enhanced sensitivity and a 20-bit Digital Signal Processor capable of full production quality images. Following the foot steps of its not too distance away predecessor AG-3DA1, the 3DP1 incorporates stereoscopic adjustment controls for enhanced usability and operability. The adoption of twin-lens in 3DP1, allows the convergence point to be adjusted, followed by capability of automatically correcting horizontal and vertical displacement, all done without any needs for external equipment, resulting in immediate 3D image capture, contrary to conventional 3D camera systems where require PC or external video processor for these sort of adjustments to be made. The dual optical wide 17X zoom lenses on the newly developed 3DP1 can record up to 80 minutes on dual 64GB P2 cards in AVC-Intra 100 1080/24pN. Furthermore, the new camera offers professional interface including dual HD SDI outs, HDMI (3D compatible) out, as well as two XLR connectors, plus gunlock and time code inputs for multi-camera operation. 3DP1 camcorder is equipped with remote terminal for focus iris, zoom, REC start/stop and convergence point. The 3.2-inch LCD screen on the camcorder facilitates reviewing depth information in absence of any external tools by providing the option of switching from Left, Right or overlay image display. And to sum it all up, the 3DP1 has a lower power consumption, operating on a 12V (Anton Bauer) battery. Panasonic is planning the release of 3DP1 in Autumn of 2011.
