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The Panasonic AG-3DA1, is the world’s first* professional twin-lens full-HD 3D camera recorder. Current professional 3D systems are large-scale setups in which two cameras are fitted to a rig in parallel, or vertically intersect across a half-mirror. Separate recorders are also required. In the Panasonic's new full-HD camera recorder, the lenses, camera head and a memory card recorder are integrated into a single, lightweight body. This is much less expensive, smaller, more portable, and easier to maintain than the current professional 3D systems.

Equipped with convergence-point** adjustment and automatic horizontal and vertical displacement correction functions
The twin-lens system adopted in the 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 on a PC or an external video processor. This new camera recorder, however, will automatically recalibrate without any need for external equipment, allowing the capturing of 3D images immediately.

Solid-state memory file-based recording system enables high-efficiency production workflow for 3D videos
Right and left full-HD video streams can be recorded as files on memory cards, ensuring higher reliability than on other media. Eliminating moving parts helps to significantly reduce maintenance costs. Users also enjoy a fast, highly-productive file-based workflow.

* As an integrated twin-lens 3D camera recorder capable of recording full-HD video to its memory card. As of January 2010 (based on Panasonic's own investigations).
** The point at which the left and right-camera lenses’ optical axes converge.

To see a brief overview video of the Panasonic AG-3DA1 from Tetsuo Onishi, European Regional Manager for Panasonic's Professional 3D Advancement Task Force, please click here

Integrated Twin-lens 3D Camera Recorder AG-3DA1 Specifications [Preliminary]

General

• Power Supply:
  DC7.2 V (using with battery), 7.9 V (using with AC adapter)
• Power Consumption:
  19 W or less (when recording)
• Operating Temperature:
  0°C to 40°C
• Operating Humidity:
  10% to 80% (No condensation)
• Weight:
  Approx. 2.8 kg max. excluding battery and standard accessories
• Dimensions (W x H x D):
  158 x 187 x 474 mm excluding the projection

Camera

• Pick-up Device:
  3MOS (1/4.1-inch progressive modes supported) x2
• Picture Elements:
  Effective: (Approx. 2.07 megapixels x3 (16:9)) x2
• Lens:
  TBD
• Optical Colour Separation:
  Prism system
• Standard distance adjustment range:
  Approx. 2.2 m to ∞
• Minimum Shooting Distance:
  TBD
• Gain Selection:
  0dB to +24dB (Variable in 1-dB steps)
• White balance:
  preset 3200 K, preset 5600 K, Ach, Bch
• Shutter Speed: (Preset)
  [59.94 Hz] 60i/60p mode: 1/60 sec. to 1/250 sec. (4 steps)
  30p mode: 1/30 sec. to 1/250 sec. (5 steps)
  24p mode: 1/24 sec. to 1/250 sec. (5 steps)
  [50 Hz] 50i/50p mode: 1/50 sec. to 1/250 sec. (4 steps)
  25p mode: 1/25 sec. to 1/250 sec. (5 steps)
• Shutter Speed: (Synchro Scan)
  [59.94 Hz] 60i/60p mode: 1/60.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
  30p mode: 1/30.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
  24p mode: 1/24.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
  [50 Hz] 50i/50p mode: 1/50.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
  25p mode: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.

Video Recording

• Recording Format:
  AVCHD
• Compression Method:
  MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
• Recording Media*1:
  SD Memory Card : 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT12, FAT16)
  SDHC Memory Card : 4GB, 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB (FAT32)
• Recording Video Format:
  [59.94 Hz] PH mode: 1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97p (over 59.94i), 1080/23.98p (Native)*2, 720/59.94p
  [50 Hz] PH mode: 1080/50i, 1080/25p (over 50i), 720/50p
• Transmission Rate:
  PH mode: Approx. 21 Mbps
• SD Memory Card Slot:
  L/R 2 Slot
• SD Memory Card:
  Max. recordable clips per card: 200 (after formatting, without removing/inserting the card)
  Max. playable clips: 200 (up to 200 clips displayed)
• Thumbnail View:
  Selectable from 8 clips/page
• Editing Functions:
  Delete, write-protect
• Formatting Function:
  Yes

Video System

• HDMI Output:
  HDMI x1 (HDMI Type A terminal)
  [59.94 Hz] 1080/59.94i (Field Packing)
  1080/23.98p (Frame Packing)
  720/59.94p (Frame Packing)
  1080/59.94i, 720/59.94p, 480/59.94p
  [50 Hz] 1080/50i (Field Packing)
  720/50p (Frame Packing)
  1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/50p
  (Not compatible with VIERA Link)
• HD SDI 1 (L) Output:
  BNC x1, 0.8Vp-p, 75Ω
  [59.94 Hz] 1080/59.94i, 1080/23.98PsF, 720/59.94p
  [50 Hz] 1080/50i, 720/50p
• HD SDI 2 (R) Output:
  BNC x1, 0.8Vp-p, 75Ω [59.94 Hz] 1080/59.94i, 1080/23.98PsF, 720/59.94p
  [50 Hz] 1080/50i, 720/50p

Audio System

• Compression Method:
  Recording/Playback: Dolby Digital/2 ch
• Sampling Frequency:
  48 kHz
• Quantization:
  16 bit
• Compression Bit-rate:
  PH mode: 384 kbps

Audio IN/OUT

• Internal Microphone:
  Stereo microphone
• XLR Input:
  XLR (3pin) x2 (INPUT1, INPUT2)
  Input high impedance LINE: 0dB
  MIC: -50/-60dB (Selectable from menu)
• HDMI Output:
  2 ch (Linear PCM)
• Headphone:
  Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) x 1
• Built-in Speaker:
  20 mm (round)

Other Connectors

• Camera Remote:
  Super mini jack (2.5mm diameter) x 1, for zoom and rec start/stop operations Mini jack (3.5mm diameter) x 1, for focus and iris controls Super mini jack (2.5mm diameter) x 1, for conv

Monitor

• LCD Monitor:
  3.2 inches, wide LCD colour monitor, Approx. 921,000 dots
• Viewfinder:
  0.45 inches, wide LCOS colour viewfinder, Approx. 1,226,000 dots-equivalent

*1: SDHC/SD Memory Card (8MB to 32GB) can be used for storing/reading scene files and user files and reading metadata.
*2: In the Native mode, the AG-3DA1 records only active frames.