3D-capable 3D1 camera unveiled by Panasonic

9th November, 2011 by adina
Tags: 3D, Camera, Lumix DMC 3D1, Pnasonic

Panasonic with its Lumix update offered a minor surprise when unveiling the first 3D camera it made. The DMC-3D1 is chasing the same market as the Real 3D line of Fujifilm. The whole revolves around two cameras with 12.1-megapixel resolution, both having 25-100mm lenses and producing a stereoscopic 3D effect together.

Eight megapixels is the limit when shooting full 3D and videos are not included. Like with its rival, the lenses can be used to try 2D modes as well. While capturing wide-angle shots in one camera, the other one can be used to zoom to telephoto-like distance. It is possible for the users to continuously record video content from one camera while shooting photos from the other.

A unique quad-processor layout provides relatively fast performance by offering relatively quick shooting for a compact camera. Continuous shots with autofocus at 4FPS and 8FPS without autofocus are totally acceptable. Video recording reaches 1,080i. The standout feature for still imaging provides a multi-shot exposure mode able to minimize blur, more than what optical image stabilization could manage. The main interface is served by a 3.5-inch touchscreen.

Panasonic will ship the 3D1 this year in December and the price of $500 out-of-the box will match Fujifilm.

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