Photo gallery: Panasonic HDC-SDT750In brief
Accompanying its announcement of the first 3D interchangeable lens for still cameras, Panasonic has announced details about its first 3D-capable consumer high-definition camcorder.
The HDC-SDT750 is essentially a tweaked version of the very nice high-definition SD700 camcorder. Like the SD700, the SDT750 features three CMOS imaging sensors. Unlike the SD700, however, it's also capable of recording 3D video when the supplied 3D conversion lens is attached.
The 3D conversion lens attaches to a mount on the camcorder, providing two optical paths that eventually pass through the single existing lens. That lens stops down from f/1.5 to f/3.2 at its widest when it's attached. The system records stereoscopic side-by-side images at 960x1080-pixel resolution. Although the camcorder supports 1080/50p 2D recording, 3D maxes out at 50i.
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Other changes include an improved noise-reduction algorithm for better quality clips in low light and a more up-to-date optical image stabiliser for steadier shots.
Outlook
The HDC-SDT750 will be available from late September in Australia for AU$1999.
