Panasonic today initiated deliveries of the groundbreaking
AG-3DP1, a 3D integrated twin-lens P2 HD shoulder-mount camcorder
with 10 bit, 4:2:2 independent-frame, full 1920 x 1080 resolution
AVC-Intra recording.
A high-powered twin-lens zoom lens system, high-sensitivity
sensors and the high-quality AVC-Intra codec in the 3DP1 enable
broadcast-level 3D image acquisition. The camcorder also features
new 3D Assist functions and multi-camera synchronization for
versatile broadcast use and image production. Its newly-developed
17x twin-lens zoom lens system features an expanded range for both
wide-angle and telephoto to fit diverse shooting situations
including live events, sports, documentaries and independent films.
Supporting multi-camera set-up, a studio camera system, a
file-based P2 workflow and offering variable frame rates (VFR), the
3DP1 meets highly sophisticated production needs.
“The 3DP1 will make 3D production easier,” said Steve Cooperman,
Product Manager, Panasonic System Communications Company of North
America (PSCNA). “With professional features such as genlock input
and TC input/output and more, the 3DP1 can now be part of
multi-camera 3D systems; and with full-resolution, 10-bit
AVC-Intra, the quality is much higher for new programming
opportunities, including 3D green screen work.”
“There are many situations where the cost and/or technical
complexity of a rig have limited 3D production. Now the 3DP1 has
the exceptional record quality to overcome this,” Cooperman added.
“In addition, there are situations where multiple rigs are required
for a project, but are impractical due to cost, complexity or
logistics. Now the 3DP1 can be used for professional multi-cam 3D
productions and for ultra high-end productions, and can also be
combined nicely with a 3D rig.
“Moreover, with the 3DP1, Panasonic is offering an expanded 3D
production system, including the full 3D native BT-3DL2550 LCD
production monitor, the 2D/3D compatible BT-LH910 LCD production
monitor, the AV- HS450 switcher (when 3D enabled) and our AG-HPD24
P2 Portable recorders (two can be used for true L/R 3D, or one for
a side-by-side output from the camera or switcher).”
The HD twin-lens system with 17x zooming was developed
exclusively for the 3DP1, and because of its high-precision
assembly, requires no pre-shooting adjustment of the optical axis
or angle of view. Focus, zoom and iris adjustments are synchronized
accurately for the left and right lenses. The camcorder’s 58mm
inter-axial distance allows a broad shooting rage of approx. 3.5 to
100 feet. The 3DP1 supports remote control (focus, zoom, iris,
convergence, and recording start/stop). It boasts low chroma
aberration and high resolution, and delivers superb color
reproduction, detailed nuances and crisp 3D images even in dark
scenes, with minimal flare and ghosting.
In addition to a zoom ring, focus ring and iris ring that
approach the manual control levels of interchangeable lenses, the
3DP1 has an isolated convergence dial. By changing the convergence
angle of the twin lenses, the convergence point can be adjusted
forward or backward to control leaping effects and depth. Three
modes (near/normal/extra) maximize the twin-lens zooming capability
for effective 3D shooting over diverse angles of view.
The 3DP1 offers all the benefits of a familiar, fast, file-based
P2 HD workflow, including compatibility with a wide variety of NLE
systems. Since all leading NLE systems support AVC-Intra, they will
be able to accept 3DP1 footage immediately. The process is further
streamlined if the system can read the right eye/left-eye metadata
tags to make batch ingest automatic. And NLEs such as Avid Media
Composer 6 offer full 3D editing and stereoscopic ingest, finishing
and play-out. Stereo AVC-Intra is already supported on most
production servers so server play-out is available now. For
customers who use Cineform, that product will soon automatically
ingest and convert 3DP1 footage to Cineform 3D files as easily as
they now bring in 3DA1 content. The 3DP1 will enhance 3D production
opportunities, while allowing users to maintain their P2 workflow,
or a Cineform 3D workflow.
Improvements in the 3DP1’s suite of 3D controls include new
assist functions: overlay warning displays, with the convergence
point shown in green, negative parallax shown in red, and positive
parallax shown in yellow; a waveform display that shows the
forward/backward relationship between the subject and the
convergence plane as a waveform; and left/right/mix monitor
selection.
Two pairs of 2.2-megapixel 1/3-type 3MOS sensors are mounted
left and right, each employing full-pixel HD resolution to produce
precisely synchronized full HD 3D images. Ultra Luminance
Technology (U.L.T.) enables these image sensors to attain
high-sensitivity, high-quality images, and a high-performance 20
bit Digital Signal Processor handles image rendering processes with
exceptional precision. Drawing on technologies developed for the
VariCam, Panasonic has equipped the 3DP1 with advanced gamma
functions that address six different shooting scenarios, including
two Cine-Like Gammas, for richer gradation.
The 3DP1 boasts an array of assist functions including Focus
Assist, 3-Position Gain Selector, assignable User buttons,
simplified Waveform and Vectorscope display and six
preset/assignable Scene Files. Other camera functions include a
4-position (off, 1/4 ND, 1/16 ND, 1/64 ND) optical neutral density
filter wheel; variable shutter speed from 1/12 to 1/250 sec plus
Synchro Scan function; Matrix setting including a Cine-Like mode;
adjustable V detail level, detail coring, chroma level, chroma
phase, color temp and master pedestal; Knee point settings; three
values (A/B/Preset) of white balance selector; Mode check; Zebra:
Select any two levels from among 50% to 109%, in 1% step; and Y-GET
to measure brightness at the screen center and display precise
numerical data.
The 3DP1 records in AVC-Intra 100/50 and is 50Hz/60Hz
switchable. Even better, it’s 1080 and 720 compatible, including
1080 24/25p as well as 720p variable frame recording (20 steps
between 12 and 60 frames per second). The camcorder records 16-bit,
four-channel digital audio.
The 3DP1 can record for up to 80 minutes on dual 64GB P2 cards
in AVC-Intra 100 1080/24pN. The two P2 card slots allow 3D/2D image
acquisition. In the 3D recording mode, left and right channel
images with full-pixel HD, full-sampling quality are each
synchronized and recorded onto two P2 cards; in the 2D recording
mode, 2D LL left-eye images are recorded simultaneously onto both
left and right P2 cards, which expands the double-slot application
possibilities for recording images without left-eye/right-eye
visual disparity, and for backup use.
The camcorder offers professional interfaces including dual HD
SDI outs with sync-rec, HDMI 1.4 3D output and two XLR connectors.
It offers genlock in and timecode in/out terminals to support
multi-camera operation. It is also equipped with a 3D-compatible
remote terminal for focus iris, zoom, REC start/stop and
convergence point. The camcorder comes with an SD Memory Card slot
to facilitate metadata upload, a 3.2”, 16:9 high-resolution LCD
monitor and front/rear audio levels controls.
The existing AG-CA300G/BS300/EC4G Studio Camera System for P2 HD
camcorders is supported, making it quick and easy to build a system
for a 3D live relay and 3D image acquisition system using multiple
cameras. Panasonic’s AG-EC4G and AJ-RC10G Remote Control Units
offer both studio use and direct connection to the 3DP1. The
camcorder weighs just over 13 pounds, has low power consumption and
operates on a 12V (Anton Bauer) battery.
The 3DP1 has a suggested list price of $34,950, and is supported
by Panasonic’s industry leading five-year warranty program (1 year
+ 4 additional years with registration).
Panasonic Solutions for Business
Through its broad range of integrated business technology
solutions, Panasonic empowers professionals to do their best work.
Customers in government, healthcare, production, education and a
wide variety of commercial enterprises, large and small, depend on
integrated solutions from Panasonic to reach their full potential,
achieve competitive advantage and improve outcomes. The complete
suite of Panasonic solutions addresses unified business
communications, mobile computing, security and surveillance
systems, retail information systems, office productivity solutions,
high definition visual conferencing, projectors, professional
displays and HD and 3D video production. As a result of its
commitment to R&D, manufacturing and quality control, Panasonic
engineers reliable and long-lasting solutions as a partner for
continuous improvement. Panasonic solutions for business are
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America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the
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About Panasonic Corporation of North America
Based in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic Corporation of North America
provides a broad line of digital and other electronics products and
services for consumer, business and industrial use. The company is
the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based
Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC), and the hub of Panasonic’s U.S.
branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations.
Panasonic was the only Consumer Electronics company to be listed in
the top ten brands on the Interbrand Best Global Green Brands 2011
ranking
(http://www.interbrand.com/en/best-global-brands/Best-Global-Green-Brands/2011-Report/BestGlobalGreenBrandsTable-2011.aspx).
As part of its continuing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint,
Panasonic Corporation of North America will relocate its operations
to a new eco-efficient office tower adjacent to a mass transit hub
in Newark, NJ in 2013. Information about Panasonic Eco Ideas
initiatives is available at http://panasonic.net/eco/ecoideas/.
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