Panasonic announced the details of a series of handheld video cameras with the capability to record 3D footage in HD, which they will begin selling in Japan on August 20th.
On July 28th, Panasonic detailed the “world’s first 3D consumer camcorder[s],” the HDC-TM750 and HDC-TM650, in a series of press releases. The two products are fully functioning standard HD video cameras aimed at normal consumers in Japan, however consumers will be able to buy an attachable 3D conversion lens, the VW-CLT1.
Panasonic is wholeheartedly promoting 3D technology, boasting of their 3D-capable plasma TVs, 3D Blu-Ray players, and even their professional 3D camcorders. The company stated that “The development of a consumer camcorder capable of 3D recording is a natural next step for the company.” They added that combined with their TVs and Blu-ray players/recorders, “[their] camcorder makes it possible to save precious memories of friends and family in vivid, lifelike 3D images, thereby further expanding the world of 3D enjoyment at home.”
While Panasonic has not set an official price, Japanese reports indicate that TM750 will go on sale starting around ¥160,000, the TM650 will be priced at approximately ¥130,000, and the 3D conversion lens for an extra ¥38,000, putting a 3D ready camcorder currently in the range of $1,900 to $2300.
Panasonic noted that a similar version of the cameras, the HDC-SDT750, will likely go on sale in other countries in the fall of this year, but details on prices and specifications were not given.
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