Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Vivitar DVR 790HD puts 3D video recording in the palm of your hand for under $100]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/vivitar-dvr-790hd-puts-3d-video-recording-in-the-palm-of-your-ha/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/vivitar-dvr-790hd-puts-3d-video-recording-in-the-palm-of-your-ha/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/vivitar-dvr-790hd-puts-3d-video-recording-in-the-palm-of-your-ha/#comments Sure, you could get yourself a 3D-capable phone to handle your three-dimensional recording needs, though with all the new svelte superphones coming out, we can understand why you wouldn't want to. But, just because your phone can't satisfy your need for 3D, that doesn't mean you have to go without. Vivitar, favorite of cost-conscious cinematographers everywhere, has unleashed its DVR 790HD 3D camcorder with 16MB of built-in memory and a 5.1 megapixel fixed-focus shooter. It records video in three dee and 720p at 25fps, and stores all your gift-giving triumphs and gift-receiving disappointments on SD cards (not included) up to 32GB in size. The price? A mere $99, which leaves you plenty of leftover dough for your holiday shopping -- sure, it's the thought that counts, but we bet your significant other thinks diamonds are far more thoughtful than cubic zirconia.

Vivitar DVR 790HD puts 3D video recording in the palm of your hand for under $100 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DXG-5F9V makes home video memories a 1080p HD affair, 3D glasses not required originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p2D3d3d camcorder3dCamcorder5 megapixel5MegapixelcamcorderDXGDXG-5F9Vglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3dreleaseThu, 20 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic shows off twin-lens 3D camera prototype, announces HDC-Z10000 3D camcorder]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/panasonic-shows-off-twin-lens-3d-camera-prototype-announces-hdc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/panasonic-shows-off-twin-lens-3d-camera-prototype-announces-hdc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/panasonic-shows-off-twin-lens-3d-camera-prototype-announces-hdc/#comments We're here in Berlin, covering IFA 2011, and Panasonic's getting things started by showing off a concept camera, its first with a twin-lens capable of shooting 3D stills and video. Alas, the company's press release is light on technical info, though it does reveal the system's built on dual 4x lenses with "thin, folded" optics. Hopefully, we'll see this thing in person while we're in town and learn a bit more. In similar news, the company also announced the HDC-Z10000 (pictured), its first 2D / 3D camcorder with an integrated twin-lens. The camcorder records 1080p / 1080i AVCHD 3D video, has dual CMOS sensors with a combined resolution of 13.1MP and a glasses-less 3.5-inch LCD. It's also capable of 3D macros as close as 17.8 inches -- a record for twin-lens 3D camcorders, according to Panasonic. As the company's been known to do, though, it's holding off on revealing any details about pricing or availability, so it looks like we'll have to save that for a rainy day. Full PR after the break.

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Panasonic shows off twin-lens 3D camera prototype, announces HDC-Z10000 3D camcorder originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3D camcorder3d camera3dCamcorder3dCameracamcordercamcorderscameracamerasconceptconceptsHDC-Z10000Ifa2011PanasonicPanasonic HDC-Z10000PanasonicHdc-z10000prototypeprototypestwin lenstwin-lensTwinLensZ10000Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:31:00 EST<![CDATA[LG's Optimus 3D officially launched, debuting in Europe with dual lens and dual core CPU]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/17/lgs-optimus-3d-officially-launched-debuting-in-europe-with-dua/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/17/lgs-optimus-3d-officially-launched-debuting-in-europe-with-dua/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/17/lgs-optimus-3d-officially-launched-debuting-in-europe-with-dua/#comments The long wait is finally over! Joining the likes of HTC EVO 3D and Sharp SH-12C is LG's very own Optimus 3D aka Thrill 4G for AT&T, which we first got our hands on back in February and again in March. The specs for this Android 2.2 device (yeah, we know) have remained untouched since we last checked: here we have a 4.3-inch glasses-less 3D LCD with 800 x 480 resolution, a 1GHz dual core TI OMAP4430 processor, 512MB of speedy dual channel RAM, a 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera, and a couple of 5 megapixel cameras on the back that can capture 3D 1080p video at 24fps, or 3D 720p at 30fps. Other tidbits include 14.4Mbps HSPA+ connection, an HDMI-out port, and a removable 1500mAh battery, all inside a 5.93 ounce package. Alas, no date's been mentioned for the phone's US launch, but the lucky Europeans will get to pick up this phone first, followed by the rest of the world "over the next several weeks." Stay tuned while we keep our eyes peeled open for further news.

Continue reading LG's Optimus 3D officially launched, debuting in Europe with dual lens and dual core CPU

LG's Optimus 3D officially launched, debuting in Europe with dual lens and dual core CPU originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NTT DoCoMo announces 24 new mobile wonders (yes, really) to flood its network originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 May 2011 20:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic's AG-3DA1 camera will shoot 3D video, Robonaut vlogs on the International Space Station originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Make no mistake: that whole 3D-everything trend is snaking its way into professional-grade products. Canon has issued a firmware update allowing its year-old XF305 and XF300 pro camcorders to record 3D HD video. There's a catch, though: you'll need two of these bad boys, which cost a princely $8,000 and $6,700, respectively. For those with a well-stocked studio, Canon's "3D Assist Feature" aims to take some of the grunt work out of setting up two cameras to record in 3D by optically aligning their lenses and calibrating their zoom settings. The company also beefed up the scan reverse feature so that you can flip the orientation of the video to horizontal, vertical or diagonal -- a strong likelihood if you're using a 3D mirror rig. Canon slipped in a few extra goodies as well, including the ability to turn off relay recording from one memory card to another, and to simultaneously record to two memory cards, should you be paranoid about data loss. So what are you waiting for? Download the update. And, you know, get yourself a second camera.

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Canon's XF305 and XF300 pro camcorders can now shoot in 3D... if you buy two of them originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JVC promised back at CES that its new consumer-grade GS-TD1 3D camcorder would be available in March and, well, it's now available. While that may not be a surprise, JVC has shaken things up a bit with the pricing since its official announcement -- instead of the full $2,000 that was originally expected, the camcorder will now set you back "just" $1,699.95. That will buy you a pair of 3.32 megapixel CMOS sensor that record 3D video at 1080i, a 5x optical zoom (or 10x in 2D mode), 64GB of built-in flash memory along with an SDXC card slot for expansion, and a 3.5-inch LCD that lets you view your videos 3DS-style without any glasses. Head on past the break for the complete press release.

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JVC's GS-TD1 3D camcorder now available for $1,700 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 3D technology's inevitable race to the bottom officially kicked off today with ViewSonic's announcement of its new ViewFun line. The Palm 3D HD was the priciest item shared thanks to its ability to record full HD 1080p in 3D or 2D at 60fps. Some of its other notable features include a rechargeable Li-ion battery, an SD slot for expandable storage, and a 3.2-inch LCD screen which uses parallax technology to display 3D video without wearing glasses. If you can't afford to spend $250, ViewSonic also announced the ViewFun 3D Pocket, ViewFun 3D PocketHD, and ViewFun 3D Snap Pocket camcorders for $149, $179, and $199. The thing is the ViewFun 3D PocketHD isn't really new, and we still remember when it was called the 3DV5 earlier this year; so unless you're desperate to spend under $180 on a 3D camcorder, we'd wager Sony's new 3D Bloggie Touch line is a smarter use of funds.

Gallery: ViewSonic ViewFun 3D products

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ViewSonic announces ViewFun 3D camcorder line, hopes we won't notice a bit of re-branding originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2011 is shaping up to be the year consumer-grade 3D camcorders take off. Now JVC is in the mix with its new GS-TD1 full HD 3D camcorder which it touts as a world first. Thanks to twin 3D HD GT lenses, two 3.32 megapixel CMOS sensors and a newly announced Falconbrid 3D image chip, the device can record both left and right streams of 1920 x 1080i simultaneously. It also features 5x zoom and 64GB of flash memory that can be expanded via an SD card slot. Besides the full HD mode, the camera supports the more common side-by-side format AVCHD 3D as well as AVCHD 2D. For better in-field review, the device packs a 3.5-inch glasses free 3D touch panel screen. Outside of 3D video, the camera is additionally equipped to record so-called 3D sound using BIPHONIC sound processing. Pricing is pegged at just under $2,000 and is expected to be available for purchase this March. For the full details check out the PR after the break.

Gallery: JVC GS-TD1 Hands On

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JVC announces the GS-TD1 full HD 3D consumer camcorder, we go hands on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony also introduced three Handycam models featuring video projectors built-in to their 3-inch flip-out LCD panels which can display footage in sizes of 60 inches diagonally from 18ft. away. When combined with the integrated stereo speakers with so-called Clear Phase and S-master digital amplifiers, these cameras are designed to provide an ideal playback experience without a TV. The HDR-PJ50V features the largest amount of storage in the series with a 220GB hard drive and will be available this April for $1000. The 32 GB HDR-PJ30V and 16GB HDR-PJ10 will be available slightly later in March for $950 and $700 respectively.

Rounding out the camcorder news is the HDR-CX700V video enthusiast-level unit, featuring a 16:9 Exmor R CMS image sensor, wide angle Sony G lens, and 60p/24p recording. This unit will ship with 96GB of flash memory and also be available in March for about $1,300. The reality is that these models are just the tip of the Sony Camcorder announcement iceberg though, so for all the details feel free to read the PR below and browse through the gallery.

Gallery: Official Sony camcorder press images CES 2011


Gallery: Sony HDR-TD10 3D Handycam hands-on


Gallery: Sony Handycam HDR-PJ30V projector camcorder hands-on


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Sony announces 3D Handycam, projector HandyCams, boring HandyCams (update: hands-on video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Panasonic already rolled out the red carpet to issue a gaggle of new cameras, but now it's time to tickle the fancy of those who prefer full motion video. The company is introducing a metric ton (we checked, trust us) of new camcorders here at CES in Las Vegas, so we'll be giving you the highlights just below. For those that yearn for more, the press releases can be peeked in full after the break.
  • Panny's "full roster" of Full HD camcorders includes a half-dozen newcomers: the HDC-SD40, HDC-TM40, HDC-HS80, HDC-TM80, HDC-TM90 and HDC-SD9, all of which are stacked with a 1MOS sensor capable of capturing clips at 1920 x 1080. The SD90 and TM90 are even capable of shooting at 1080/60p, and if you toss on the optional CW-CLT1, you'll instantly gain the ability to record in 3D. The whole lot is designed to handle low-light scenarios like a champ, and the each feature a 28m wide-angle lens. The aforementioned power duo also have a 40x intelligent zoom, and we're told that these can withstand up to 135 minutes of continuous recording before the battery keels over. A select few also feature touch-screen operation, but absolutely none of them have a price or release date just yet.
  • What's better than 1MOS? 3MOS, naturally. The HDC-TM900, HDC-HS900 and HDC-SD800 are also making their debut here in the desert, with 1080/60p recording, support for capturing 3D (when using the CLT1 conversion lens) and a manual ring on the TM900 and HS900. Those two also tout a 20x zoom and a 3.5-inch touchpanel, and Panny claims that these guys are good enough to handle "professional-level video shooting." The whole bunch can record to SDXC / SDHC / SD cards, while the TM900 adds 32GB of internal memory. You'll also find an optical image stabilizer, a Crystal Engine Pro processor and an Eco-Mode function on all three, while the TM900 and HS900 get gifted with five internal microphones for 5.1 recording. Per usual, your guess is as good as ours when it comes to a price and release.
  • Bringing up the rear are a handful of SD camcorders -- the SDR-H100, the SDR-T70 and the SDR-S70 -- all of which are on the lean side and boast a 78x zoomer. These three offer a 33mm wide-angle lens, optical image stabilization and an Active mode, the latter of which helps to reduce blur when zooming. The group stores clips on SDXC / SDHC / SD, but the H100 also has an 80GB hard drive and the T70 a 4GB slab of flash memory. All three will be available in March, but pricing won't be determined until sometime next month.

Gallery: Panasonic's CES 2011 camcorder launches

Continue reading Panasonic's CES 2011 camcorder launch: 3D, HD, 3MOS and 1MOS all present

Panasonic's CES 2011 camcorder launch: 3D, HD, 3MOS and 1MOS all present originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p1mos3d3d camcorder3dCamcordercamcordercesces 2011ces2011hd camcorderHDC-HS900HDC-SD40HDC-SD800HDC-SD90HDC-TM90HDC-TM900HdCamcorderpanasonicsd camcorderSdCamcorderSDR-H100SDR-S70SDR-T70VW-CLT1Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Video Cameras]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-video-cameras/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-video-cameras/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-video-cameras/#commentsWelcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! The team here is well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties of the seasonal shopping experience, and we want to help you sort through the trash and come up with the treasures this year. Below is today's bevy of hand curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.
Photos make great mementos for important moments, but a picture of your kid taking her first step or writing his first blog post isn't quite as meaningful as a full-motion video of the event in question. That's why a video recorder of some sort is a must-have, and while your average compact camera is capturing better footage than ever, sometimes you need something a little more dedicated. That's when you need a camcorder, and this year we even have a bunch of 3D models to choose from. Which ones are right for you and for your budget? Click on through to find out.

Continue reading Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Video Cameras

Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Video Cameras originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p3d3d camcorder3dCamcorder3dv560d720paf100af105camcordercanondmx-ca100DV1DV1 HDDv1HdfeaturefeaturedfeaturesGE DV1 HDGeDv1Hdgoprohd herohd hero 960hdc-sdt750HdHeroHdHero960helmet camHelmetCamhgg2010holidayholiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2010HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2010micro four thirdsMicroFourThirdsmysteriumnex-vg10panasonicq3hdredred onered one mysterium xRedOneRedOneMysteriumXsamsungsanyosonyvideo cameraVideoCameraViewsonicxxactizoomFri, 19 Nov 2010 13:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Viewsonic rolls out 3DV5 pocket camcorder, other gadgets of 2D and 3D varieties]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/viewsonic-rolls-out-3dv5-pocket-camcorder-other-gadgets-of-2d-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/viewsonic-rolls-out-3dv5-pocket-camcorder-other-gadgets-of-2d-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/viewsonic-rolls-out-3dv5-pocket-camcorder-other-gadgets-of-2d-a/#comments
Viewsonic has been touting a whole range of 3D gadgets since IFA this summer, and it's now finally brought a few of them to North America. That includes the $180 3DV5 pocket camcorder, which was already released in Europe and does 720p video along with 5 megapixel stills (in both 3D and 2D), and the also-$180 3DPF8 8-inch digital photo frame, which will let you view 3D videos and photos without the need for 3D glasses. Joining those are the $330 DVP5 pocket camcorder, which isn't 3D but does pack a built-in projector, and the $150 DPF8-CAM Digital Photo Copier, which is actually an 8-inch digital photo frame with a built-in scanner to let you easily convert your snapshots to digital copies. Head on past the break for the complete press release, and hit up the gallery below for a closer look at the whole lot.

Gallery: Viewsonic 3DV5, 3DPF8, DVP5, and DPF8-CAM

Continue reading Viewsonic rolls out 3DV5 pocket camcorder, other gadgets of 2D and 3D varieties

Viewsonic rolls out 3DV5 pocket camcorder, other gadgets of 2D and 3D varieties originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d camcorder3dCamcorder3DPF83DV5camcordercopierdigital photo frameDigitalPhotoFrameDPF8-CAMDVP5photo framePhotoFramepocket camcorderPocketCamcorderprojectorscannerviewsonicTue, 16 Nov 2010 11:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Viewsonic introduces 3DV5 3D pocket camcorder, no glasses required]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/30/viewsonic-introduces-3dv5-3d-pocket-camcorder-no-glasses-requir/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/30/viewsonic-introduces-3dv5-3d-pocket-camcorder-no-glasses-requir/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/30/viewsonic-introduces-3dv5-3d-pocket-camcorder-no-glasses-requir/#commentsThere's a good chance this 3D bandwagon may never stop rolling, so rather than maintaining that bitter beer face for yet another day, you may as well embrace the next dimension. Viewsonic's newest pocket camcorder just so happens to fit into that segment, as the 3DV5 is a 720p shooter with a 2.4-inch autostereoscopic display, not unlike that found on Nintendo's 3DS. According to the company, there's a one-touch function to switch between 2D and 3D recording modes, and once owners have logged the latter, they can either plug it directly into a 3D HDTV (via HDMI) or watch it on-screen without any 3D glasses. Users can also throw these up on YouTube's 3D channel if they'd rather tangle with a set of anaglyph spectacles, but you'd probably budget for an SD card -- you know, considering that the 10MB of internal storage space won't exactly hold a masterpiece. Is this guy really worth £150 ($238)? Can you really live another day without the ability to create 3D content?

Continue reading Viewsonic introduces 3DV5 3D pocket camcorder, no glasses required

Viewsonic introduces 3DV5 3D pocket camcorder, no glasses required originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Oct 2010 09:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d camcorder3dCamcorder3DV5720pautosterescopiccamcorderhd camcorderHdCamcorderpocket camcorderPocketCamcorderViewsonicSat, 30 Oct 2010 09:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic HDC-SDT750 3D camcorder preview]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/05/panasonic-hdc-sdt750-3d-camcorder-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/05/panasonic-hdc-sdt750-3d-camcorder-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/05/panasonic-hdc-sdt750-3d-camcorder-preview/#comments THREEE DEEE. Sorry, just had to get that out of our system. We just played with Panasonic's HDC-SDT750 THREEE DEEE, er, 3D camcorder, and it certainly works as billed. The lens is designed for close-up depth perception in the 3 to 15 foot range, and doesn't have any zoom capability. Luckily, it isn't too hard to pop the screw-on lens off, giving yourself a regular zoomtastic 2D camcorder. When you do pop the 3D lens back on there's a quick set of setup menus, which let you adjust the dual lenses within the 3D add-on with a few knobs hidden under a door on top of the assembly.

We didn't get to do any free roaming with the camera, but that's none too thrilling anyway: your preview image is a slightly fuzzy 2D on the built-in LCD. What we did do was watch the camera feed its 3D capture live to a Panny 3D TV (in one of the hilarious outfits provide for us by Panasonic, as pictured above), and while the 3D effect is certainly for-reals and non-janky, the actual image quality takes an obvious hit from the fact that a 1080p sensor is being cut in half to capture the dual images. It almost took us back to the early days of HD cameras, or your friendly neighborhood "HD" webcam, where the output resolution is clearly higher than the sensor is physically capturing. Similarly, we doubt the early adoption of cameras like this is going to be dramatic at first, and even after the tech is perfect we're unsure how big of a consumer need there is for something like this, but with easy options like Panasonic's own Micro Four Thirds 3D lens, the barriers to adoption are quickly disappearing. Er, we merely mean to say, THREEE DEEE.

Gallery: Panasonic HDC-SDT750 3D camcorder preview

Panasonic HDC-SDT750 3D camcorder preview originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, you're not in Berlin, Germany between the dates of September 1st and 7th, attending IFA. ViewSonic just announced, no, threatened an onslaught of 3D product for the upcoming tradeshow, including a 720p 3D camcorder that will pack a built-in 3D display for a mere $300 (we're sure it will be delightful). Details are scarce, but our guess would be that it'll utilize a glasses-free 3D display akin to Nintendo's 3DS or the Fujifilm Finepix Real 3D W3. Other 3D members of the brood will include a 3D handheld TV, 3D stills camera, and a 3D photo frame -- all of which will undoubtedly scream quality. As if that wasn't enough, ViewSonic will also be showing off a 7-inch Android tablet dubbed the ViewPad 7, along with a 10-inch tablet that can dual boot to Android and Windows. PR is after the break, we'll let you get back to your book.

Update: Does that 3D camera (the two images on the left) look familiar? It should, it's almost certainly a rebadge of the Aiptek i2. Poor Viewsonic, what happened to you?

Continue reading ViewSonic doing 3D like crazy at IFA, plans to debut 3D camera, camcorder, photo frame, and portable TV

ViewSonic doing 3D like crazy at IFA, plans to debut 3D camera, camcorder, photo frame, and portable TV originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d camcorder3dCamcorder720pandroid tabletAndroidTabletcamcorderdual boot tabletDualBootTablethandheld tvHandheldTvifaifa 2010Ifa2010portable tvPortableTvviewsonicwindows tabletWindowsTabletWed, 25 Aug 2010 00:42:00 EST<![CDATA[DXG-5D7V, 'the only 3D video camcorder,' now available for preorder]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/01/dxg-5d7v-the-only-3d-video-camcorder-now-available-for-preor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/01/dxg-5d7v-the-only-3d-video-camcorder-now-available-for-preor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/01/dxg-5d7v-the-only-3d-video-camcorder-now-available-for-preor/#comments Panasonic may have the first 3D camcorder we'd actually ever consider purchasing, but technically speaking DXG has been sitting on the stereoscopic gold mine for months. This past week, the budget camera company's 3D View pistol cam got real, in a Hammacher-Schlemmer package that'll set you back $600. That outlay buys you not only the twin-lens VGA shooter you see above, but also a companion 7-inch, 800 x 480 3D media player, both of which are outfitted with glasses-free parallax barrier LCD screens. It's not a terrible deal considering the alternatives on offer, but we're not down with the $200 luxury tax Hammacher and company tacked on top, and we're a little wary about the way that ram is staring at us. Cameras are expected to ship August 6th; press release after the break.

Continue reading DXG-5D7V, 'the only 3D video camcorder,' now available for preorder

DXG-5D7V, 'the only 3D video camcorder,' now available for preorder originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 01 Aug 2010 08:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3D cam3d camcorder3d camera3D cameras3dCam3dCamcorder3dCamera3dCamerasAutoStereoscopicautostereoscopic 3dAutostereoscopic3ddxgDXG-5D7Vhammacher-schlemmerparallax barrierParallaxBarrierpistol cameraPistolCamerapocket camcorderPocketCamcorderVGASun, 01 Aug 2010 08:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic reveals HDC-SDT750 3D camcorder, is super proud of itself (updated with video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/27/panasonic-reveals-hdc-sdt750-3d-camcorder-is-super-proud-of-its/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/27/panasonic-reveals-hdc-sdt750-3d-camcorder-is-super-proud-of-its/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/27/panasonic-reveals-hdc-sdt750-3d-camcorder-is-super-proud-of-its/#comments Never mind the extensive leaks, Panasonic, you've got a right to be proud about the HDC-SDT750. After crowing about its end-to-end 3D experience, Panasonic has finally made its HDC-SDT750 camcorder official, which looks like it will be the first of its kind to hit the market. Sure, this is just a baby step: the 3D mode is enabled by snapping on an included 3D conversion lens that splits the image in twain to be recorded as right and left images by the standard 1080p sensor. That means each side will only be 960 x 1080, so you can't quite shoot Avatar in your backyard just yet, but it should look fine on standard 3D televisions. Unfortunately, you can't do much more with the 3D video right now other than pump it out over HDMI straight from the camera -- at least with the 3D stills that you can snap you can load them onto an SD card and play them off of AVCHD-compatible Blu-ray players. Still, these are exciting times to be alive, and you can always shoot in 2D with the no-doubt great 3MOS camcorder underneath (which seems to be very similar to the HDC-HS700) while you wait for the rest of the planet to catch up. The SDT750 will be out in October for a hefty $1,399 asking price. PR is after the break.

Update: The "after the break" lounge has now also been enriched with some video of the SDT750's official unveiling [Thanks, Jan].

Gallery: Panasonic HDC-SDT750 press shots

Continue reading Panasonic reveals HDC-SDT750 3D camcorder, is super proud of itself (updated with video)

Panasonic reveals HDC-SDT750 3D camcorder, is super proud of itself (updated with video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d camcorder3d camera3dCamcorder3dCameracamcordercamcordersHDC-SDT750panasonicsdt750videoTue, 27 Jul 2010 22:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic's consumer-grade 3D camcorder leaks out, the HDC-SDT750]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/25/panasonics-consumer-grade-3d-camcorder-leaks-out-the-hdc-sdt75/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/25/panasonics-consumer-grade-3d-camcorder-leaks-out-the-hdc-sdt75/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/25/panasonics-consumer-grade-3d-camcorder-leaks-out-the-hdc-sdt75/#comments We'd heard Panasonic was planning a more affordable stereoscopic 3D camcorder, but it looks like we won't have to wait until a mysterious July 28th Tokyo unveiling to find out for sure -- it's called the HDC-SDT750, and Panny's advertising it as the "World's first 3D Shooting Camcorder." Leaks at all the seams of the company's website afforded us the above picture, and the surprising revelation that the product may not be a brand-new camcorder, but rather an existing high-end 3MOS model (we'd guess the HDC-HS700) with a "3D conversion lens" attached. If the yet-to-be-activated product page's source code can be believed, the SDT750 will shoot in 1080p AVCHD at 60fps, feature Panny's proprietary Hybrid O.I.S. image stabilization technology, and come in a lovely shade of Henry Ford black. That's all we have for now (save a second tiny picture after the break) but rest assured we'll be keeping tabs on this one.

Update: Looks as if even more images and purported specifications have leaked out ahead of the official reveal.

[Thanks, John]

Continue reading Panasonic's consumer-grade 3D camcorder leaks out, the HDC-SDT750

Panasonic's consumer-grade 3D camcorder leaks out, the HDC-SDT750 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic gearing up to reveal consumer-level 3D camcorder? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading 3D video dives deeper with custom dual-camera case

3D video dives deeper with custom dual-camera case originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aiptek's 3D i2 camcorder now up for pre-sale, cheaper than expected originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aiptek leads the affordable 3D camcorder rush with its i2 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 May 2010 13:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Well what do we have here? We've just been handed a picture of what we're told is Sony's EX3 prototype 3D camera, with changeable lenses and a penchant for capturing life in the third dimension. That's unfortunately all we really know at this point, but if this two-eyed beaut does go to market (and we hear that it most certainly will), it looks like Panasonic's 3D camcorder will have some healthy competition. And hey, we're all for having more options.

Update: A trusted source just chimed in with some specs, and it's looking like Sony's basically just crammed the guts of two PMW-EX3 studio cams into a single shell for this prototype. That's not a bad thing: behind those proprietary hot-swappable lens cartridges are the same two three half-inch CMOS eyeballs that stream 4:2:0 MPEG-2 video at 1080p to SxS memory cards at 35Mbps per eye, or send uncompressed 4:4:4 footage over a new pair of HD-SDI outputs. Our source was pretty excited about how close together those eyes were, too -- he whispered something about an industry-first 1.5-inch interocular distance, before vanishing into the darkness without a word on price or availability.

Update 2: The EX3 has three CMOS chips, not two. [Thanks, The Advanced Kind]

Sony EX3 prototype 3D camcorder spotted, destined for retail channels? (update: we've got specs) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 02 May 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d camcorder3d camera3d cameras3dCamcorder3dCamera3dCamerascamcordercameraex 3Ex3exclusivepanasonicsonysony ex 3SonyEx3third dimensionThirdDimensionSun, 02 May 2010 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[DXG's 3D View sacrifices HD, but makes 3D video recording pocketable]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/14/dxgs-3d-view-sacrifices-hd-but-makes-3d-video-recording-pocket/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/14/dxgs-3d-view-sacrifices-hd-but-makes-3d-video-recording-pocket/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/14/dxgs-3d-view-sacrifices-hd-but-makes-3d-video-recording-pocket/#comments It's not a trade that we'd ever willingly make -- dropping to standard definition for the sake of some 3D shenanigans, but DXG is offering you the choice anyway. The budget cam maker has just announced its 3D View stereoscopic shooter, which interestingly comes with a separate 7-inch LCD display (800 x 480 resolution) for playing back your recorded footage without requiring glasses -- thanks to some parallax barrier magic. We might be tempted to spend the $400 this package costs just to get a preview of what the Nintendo 3DS -- based on the same spectacle-free technique -- might look like, but retail availability isn't expected until June, which is just that tiny bit too far out for our limited attention span.

DXG's 3D View sacrifices HD, but makes 3D video recording pocketable originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, what do you know? The world's first pro quality, fully-integrated full HD 3D camcorder has a name -- and it's up for pre-order. The AG-3DA1 camera (available this fall) is equipped with dual lenses and two full 1920 x 1080 2.07 megapixel 3-MOS imagers for recording 1080/60i, 50i, 30p, 25p and 24p (native) and 720/60p and 50p in AVCHD. It can record for up to 180 minutes on dual 32GB SD cards in AVCHD PH mode, and sports dual HD-SDI out, HDMI (version 1.4), two XLR connectors, built-in stereo microphone and twin-lens camera remotes. This bad boy is listed at $21,000, and you can reserve yours for $1,000 down. That's nice of them, huh? But that ain't all! The newly announced AG-HMX100 video mixer (available this June) supports full 3D as well (we're sensing a theme here), as does the 25-inch BT-3DL2550 LCD monitor for field use (available this September). Just the thing for filming your Avatar fan films, huh? The latter two are priced at $5,600 and $9,900 respectively. PR after the break.

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Panasonic goes 3D crazy with AG-3DA1 camcorder and AG-HMX100 video mixer originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 We don't know much about this thing, Ikonoskop is only teasing the bare minimum of specs, but while we don't expect to be able to afford it, the upcoming A-cam3D is certainly an object of lust. The company has cut its teeth on a $10k 1080p RAW camera, the A-cam dII, and now it's taking that same tech into the realm of 3D. The new 6 pound unit (including battery and memory) will be able record to 25 or 30 fps in individual RAW sequences, has a TBD pricetag, and will be built on order.

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Ikonoskop teases A-cam3D to shoot 1080p RAW video in stereo originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p3d3d camcorder3d camera3dCamcorder3dCamera3dtva-cam3dikonoskoprawThu, 04 Feb 2010 10:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic's $21,000 3D camcorder gets the hands-on treatment]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/10/panasonics-21-000-3d-camcorder-gets-the-hands-on-treatment/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/10/panasonics-21-000-3d-camcorder-gets-the-hands-on-treatment/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/10/panasonics-21-000-3d-camcorder-gets-the-hands-on-treatment/#comments You know how you shoot 3D? You strap two standard camcorders together, film, and then utilize one of Intel's newest chip to merge the two into something with depth. Alternatively, you can plunk down $21,000 for a pre-order on Panasonic's newfangled 3D camcorder, which was just introduced (officially, that is) at CES this week. Our home slices over at Switched were able to get a plain, mundane 2D camera on this piece at the company's booth, and while it doesn't exactly look as useful as a fully loaded Ford Focus, we hear it's great for making Avatar fanboy clips. Hit the source link and give the video a look, won't you?

Panasonic's $21,000 3D camcorder gets the hands-on treatment originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oh, and you'll obviously need a new setup to view said content, and that's where Panny comes in (again). The outfit unleashed a new range of 3D-capable (thanks, RealD!) Viera plasma HDTVs and Blu-ray 3D players, and all it takes to enjoy mind-melting 3D content in the comfort of your abode is "a stylish and lightweight pair of active-shutter glasses." Oh, joy. The complete line will be fleshed out later this Spring, with screen sizes ranging from 50- to 65-inches. In one of the most brilliant moves of the show, Panny's also including just a single set of 3D glasses with its multi-thousand dollar televisions, which is sure to leave a bitter taste in the mouth of Sir Buyer who has to plop down an extra hundie or two to get specs for the whole family. At any rate, the DMP-BDT350 Blu-ray player will handle 1080p content in both the second and third dimension. The last bit is new partnerships with Netflix, Skype, Twitter and Pandora (among other outlets), all of which are being added to the Viera Cast library that's accessible on select Blu-ray players and HDTVs. Catch the full rundown after the break... if you dare.

Gallery: Panasonic Viera Cast at CES 2010


Gallery: Panasonic's 3D launches at CES 2010

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Panasonic blows it out with 3D Blu-ray deck, HDTVs, channels and $21k camcorder originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We can't say for certain how good it feels to hoist this big-faced behemoth onto one's shoulder, but it's the first time we've seen Panasonic's 1080p twin-lens P2 3D camcorder out and about since its fabled introduction at NAB earlier this year. Strategically placed beside a 3D Avatar trailer demo, the camcorder looked exactly like the press shot we saw of the prototype before, though there's still no formal word on when it'll be used to film your friend's Bar Mitzvah (or anything else half as cool). A boy can dream, yeah?

Gallery: Panasonic's 1080p twin-lens P2 camcorder seen behind three-dee glass at CEATEC

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Panasonic's 1080p twin-lens P2 camcorder seen behind three-dee glass at CEATEC originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We can't say for certain how good it feels to hoist this big-faced behemoth onto one's shoulder, but it's the first time we've seen Panasonic's 1080p twin-lens P2 3D camcorder out and about since its fabled introduction at NAB earlier this year. Strategically placed beside a 3D Avatar trailer demo, the camcorder looked exactly like the press shot we saw of the prototype before, though there's still no formal word on when it'll be used to film your friend's Bar Mitzvah (or anything else half as cool). A boy can dream, yeah?

Gallery: Panasonic's 1080p twin-lens P2 camcorder seen behind three-dee glass at CEATEC

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You know that 3D bandwagon you're still hesitant to jump on? We get the feeling that this year's NAB show may just push you over the top. Shortly after hearing of Fujifilm's newest P2 memory cards comes this, a conceptual camcorder in which to eventually slot 'em in. Currently, Panasonic's 3D Full HD Camera Recorder is merely a prototype, but it's made clear that the company intends to bring this to market as soon as possible. Essentially, the device will boast a twin-lens system for capturing 3D footage natively in 1080p, and all of the video streams will be stored on Panny's professional P2 cards. It's hard to say if this would even be useful for 2D shooting on the side, but with practically every major studio at least considering (if not committing to) 3D production, we'd say it's a solid investment on Panasonic's part either way.

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You know that 3D bandwagon you're still hesitant to jump on? We get the feeling that this year's NAB show may just push you over the top. Shortly after hearing of Fujifilm's newest P2 memory cards comes this, a conceptual camcorder in which to eventually slot 'em in. Currently, Panasonic's 3D Full HD Camera Recorder is merely a prototype, but it's made clear that the company intends to bring this to market as soon as possible. Essentially, the device will boast a twin-lens system for capturing 3D footage natively in 1080p, and all of the video streams will be stored on Panny's professional P2 cards. It's hard to say if this would even be useful for 2D shooting on the side, but with practically every major studio at least considering (if not committing to) 3D production, we'd say it's a solid investment on Panasonic's part either way.

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