SECAUCUS, N.J., July 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Panasonic today
announced the launch of the Panasonic HDC-SDT750, the world's first
consumer 3D camcorder, which includes a 3D conversion lens*1 that
enables the camcorder to shoot powerful and true-to-life 3D video
content. The Panasonic SDT750 is a user-friendly consumer 3D
camcorder that makes experiencing 3D at home easy and affordable*2.
In addition to shooting 3D, the SDT750 can record full 1080p High
Definition (HD) in AVCHD, when the 3D conversion lens is
unattached, and includes powerful features such as a 3MOS system, a
Leica Dicomar lens and a 12x optical zoom.
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"As a result of research conducted through Panasonic Hollywood
Laboratory, Panasonic developed a professional 3D system camera and
successfully brought high-quality Full HD 3D images to the home for
viewing on Panasonic VIERA Full HD 3D televisions. But now,
Panasonic has taken it one step further and developed the world's
first consumer 3D camcorder, the HDC-SDT750 – creating a 3D
ecosystem available for consumers in the home," said Chris Rice, Senior Product Manager, Imaging,
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "Incorporating
Panasonic's professional broadcast technology and bringing it to an
easy-to-use consumer model, the SDT750 makes high-quality 3D video
content a reality in the home."
To shoot 3D video with the Panasonic HDC-SDT750 camcorder, the
user needs to attach the 3D conversion lens that comes included, to
record dynamic images. The specially-designed 3D conversion lens
records right-eye and left-eye images simultaneously through its
two lenses, thus resulting in video that can be viewed in 3D. The
right and left images (each with 960 x 1080 pixels) that enter
through the lenses are recorded using the side-by-side method.
The Panasonic SDT750 features a Time Lapse Recording feature,
which plays a scene such as a sunset or a blooming flower at an
accelerated speed, similar to a fast-forward. By setting the
recording interval to 1 second, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute or
2 minutes, the user can view an otherwise long recording in a
reduced time period. For example, when a scene is recorded at the
1-second interval setting, a 10-minute sunset scene can be played
back in approximately 10 seconds, making the slow change in the
subject appear as if it were taking place in a very short time.
This interval recording feature is also available when the 3D
conversion lens is attached to the SDT750.
Panasonic offers a 5.1-channel audio recording sound system that
uses five microphones, so when voices are recorded from the front,
right, left and back are played on a 5.1-channel home cinema
system, users are surrounded by clear, detailed sound that makes
them feel as if they are right in the middle of the action. The
Focus Microphone function, which has been made possible by five
highly-directional microphones, picks up the sounds from sources in
the area in front of the camcorder, regardless of whether the lens
is focusing on a near or distant object. It also allows footage
recorded in 3D to be enjoyed with lifelike and dynamic sounds.
The high-sensitivity 3MOS System has 7.59 million effective
motion image pixels (2.53 megapixels x 3), so this advanced image
sensor separates the light received through the lens into the three
primary colors – red, green and blue – and processes each color
independently. As a result, the Panasonic SDT750 produces beautiful
images with rich color quality, detail and gradation. Adding
to the quality, the SDT750 also features a large-diameter (46mm)
F1.5*3 Leica Dicomar lens and Crystal Engine PRO, a high-speed
processing unit – both components which contribute to the
effectiveness of the camcorder's light gathering, increased
sensitivity, and reduced noise when shooting, even in dim lighting.
Users can play back 3D videos recorded on the Panasonic
HDC-SDT750 on 3D-capable televisions, such as Panasonic VIERA® Full
HD 3D televisions, including the TC-P50VT25, TC-P54VT25,
TC-P58VT25, TC-P65VT25 and the TC-P50VT20 models. Playback using a
VIERA TV is done by connecting the 3D camcorder to the television
using an HDMI cable. In addition, it is also possible to play 3D
images recorded on SD Memory Cards by using an AVCHD compatible
player,*4 such as a Panasonic 3D Blu-ray Disc player – the
DMP-BDT350 or DMP-BDT300 models are currently available. When
watching 3D content recorded by the SDT750 on any of the Panasonic
Full HD 3D VIERA televisions, users can view the true-to-life
content and the VIERA television will automatically engage the
side-by-side method for smooth viewing of 3D content – no change of
settings necessary.
The SDT750 comes with HD Writer AE 2.6T PC editing software,
which allows users to easily edit recorded 3D images, and save them
onto PCs or Blu-ray/DVD discs. HD Writer AE 2.6T features a "Smart
Wizard" that starts as soon as the SDT750 is connected to the USB
port of the computer, which gives simple on-screen guidance. HD
Writer AE 2.6T also enables easy uploading and sharing online
without the need for any cumbersome processes, so that even an
inexperienced user can post video clips on the web. When uploading
3D images from a PC onto the web, they must first be converted into
2D images.
Even without the 3D conversion lens attached, the Panasonic
SDT750 is an innovative and high-performance Full HD camcorder that
is equipped with a wide range of sophisticated functions, including
the 3MOS System, which features improved noise reduction (NR)
technologies, and a wide-variety of manual adjustments controlled
by a manual ring for easy, creative shooting. The manual ring
provides convenient, fingertip control of the focus, zoom, exposure
(iris), shutter speed and white balance settings. Using the ring is
extremely intuitive, comfortable, and user-friendly. Only the white
balance setting is available when the 3D conversion lens is
attached. The SDT750 can shoot 1,080/60p recording (Full-HD 1,920 x
1,080, 60 progressive recording) and produces rich expressive
images, with no detail loss and flickering.
Panasonic's Intelligent Auto (iA) function makes the SDT750
extremely easy to use. When the 3D lens is not attached and iA is
engaged, the SDT750 automatically selects the most suitable
shooting mode with the press of a button. While shooting HD video,
the Panasonic SDT750's iA function offers the following six
functions: Face Recognition, the new HYBRID O.I.S., AF/AE Tracking,
Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection and Intelligent Contrast
Control. HYBRID O.I.S., a new feature, provides extremely accurate
hand-shake correction with its four-axis blur detection, resulting
in steady images while zooming or shooting on the move.
Other features of the Panasonic HDC-SDT750 include:
- Auto Power LCD automatically adjusts the brightness of the
screen according to the shooting environment for comfortable use in
a variety of different lighting situations.
- Large 3.0" touch-screen LCD allows icons to be easily operated
by touching them with a fingertip. On the LCD, recorded 3D images
are displayed only as the 2D images that were recorded with the
left lens.
- Eco Mode automatically turns off
the power when the camcorder is not operated for five minutes,
reducing wasteful energy use and saving battery power.
- Pre-Rec allows for the camcorder to continuously record three
seconds of content into internal memory. Then, when the record
button is pressed, the three seconds immediately prior will have
been recorded.
The Panasonic HDC-SDT750 will be available in October 2010 with a suggested retail price of
$1,399.95. For more information
on Panasonic camcorders, please
visit: www.panasonic.com/dvc.
*1 As a consumer camcorder with 3D conversion lens for the AVCHD
standard (as of July 27, 2010).
*2 A TV that is capable of side-by-side method 3D playback, 3D
Eyewear, and HDMI cable connection are required to play the
recorded 3D images.
*3 F3.2 when the 3D conversion lens is attached.
*4 If the player/recorder is incompatible with 3D, the 3D mode
must be set on the TV manually
*Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Secaucus, N.J.,
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), is a Division of
Panasonic Corporation of North
America, the principal North American subsidiary of
Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S.
marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic
is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's
natural resources and protect our environment through the company's
Eco Ideas programs. Company information for journalists is
available at www.panasonic.com/pressroom.
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