SECAUCUS, N.J., Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic today
announced the development of a twin-lens 3D digital camera,
complete with 3D HD video capability. The new LUMIX 3D
prototype will be on display at IFA 2011, one of the world's
largest electronics shows, from September
2-7, 2011, in Berlin,
Germany. IFA conference attendees can visit the
Panasonic booth at Messe Berlin, Hall 5.2.
The new 3D digital camera will also shoot 2D photos and HD
video. With its 3D still and video capabilities, the compact camera
will allow users to take 3D photos and 3D HD videos, while further
expanding the world of consumer 3D entertainment.
The LUMIX 3D camera's compact size, was achieved by employing
two recently-developed 4x zoom lenses with thin, folded optics,
which allow users to capture crisp and clear photo and video
footage even from afar. The optical zoom system enables
highly-versatile 3D shooting from wide angle to telephoto while the
Optical Image Stabilization works during both 2D and 3D shooting to
produce high-quality photos and videos with minimal blurring. The
unique, twin-lens design further helps in providing stunning,
high-resolution 2D photos while shooting 2D videos instantaneously.
Using the side-by-side method, the camera can also capture 3D
HD videos in AVCHD format.
The versatility of the 3D capture technology allows users to
quickly go from shooting photos and videos to viewing them.
Working synergistically with other Panasonic products, the
new camera allows photos and videos to be easily viewed on a VIERA
3D TV with the simple insertion of the SD memory card into the TV's
SD card image viewer slot or by connecting the camera to the TV
with an HDMI cable.
For more information about Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras,
please visit www.panasonic.com/lumix. This Panasonic 3D camera is
expected to be available in Winter 2011-12. Further product
specifications will be announced at a later date.
About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Secaucus, N.J.,
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, 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.
SOURCE Panasonic