I missed this when it came out at NAB, but Panasonic has now officially released their new AG-3DA1 professional stereoscopic camcorder. Some of what Engadget originally proposed is true, but the details are even better, such as the adjustable convergence point:
The twin-lens system adopted in the camcorder’s optical section allows the convergence point*** to be adjusted. Functions for automatically correcting horizontal and vertical displacement are also provided. Conventional 3D camera systems require these adjustments to be made by means of a PC or an external video processor. This new camcorder, however, will automatically recalibrate without any need for external equipment, allowing immediate 3D image capture.
The camera comes with dual lenses and dual 1/4.1-inch full 1920×1080 2.07 megapixel 3MOS imagers, and captures at 1080/60i,60i,30p,25p, and 24p (native), as well as some 720p formats. It can store up to 3 hours on dual 32GB SD cards, and offers dual HD-SDI out, HDMI, and a pair of XLR connectors.
Still definately not “consumer grade”, with a suggested price of $21k, but probably one of the best 3D cameras on the market (nearly the only one).
