Panasonic has given the world a look at a prototype 3D camera. The as-yet unnamed Lumix 3D camera is on display at the IFA 2011 conference in Berlin.
It features two 4x optical zoom lenses that feature thin, folded optics. The camera supports 2D and 3D photo and videos. Its side-by-side lens design allows it to capture high-resolution 2D photos while simultaneously recording 2D video in AVCHD format. Price and availability have not been set.
The HDC-Z10000, a 2D/3D camcorder with impressive low-light and macro shooting capabilities, was also announced. Its f/1.5 lenses can focus as close as 17.8 inches, making it possible to record close subjects in low light. The camera covers a 10x zoom range in 3D and a 12x zoom range in 3D. It uses dual 3MOS sensors, each 6.57 megapixels in resolution, for video acquisition. The Z10000 has a large 3.5-inch LCD with a 1,152,000-dot resolution that is capable of displaying a 3D image without the aid of glasses.
The camcorder records video in AVCHD format, supporting up to 1080i60 3D video and 1080p60 2D video. In addition to the LCD, it also features a 0.45-inch Live View Finder (LVF) packed with a 1.2 million dots. Video is recorded to SD memory, with two slots available for real-time backup or expanded recording capacity. Pricing and availability will be announced approximately 30 days prior to the Z10000's release date.
Pansonic will hold its IFA press event in Berlin Wednesday morning. Stay tuned for more details about what comes out of the conference.