Sony has announced the HDR-TD10, a 3D Handycam that can take full high-definition 3D video. This model is for release in April 2011.
This 3D Handycam has two wide-angle G-Lenses with a focal length of 29.8 mm, two backside-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensors, and two of Sony’s BIONZ image processing engines. This enables it to capture full high-definition video for each eye.
“There’s now a good range of 3D content, including movies and games. So we’d like to make 3D personal content more accessible as well, and expand the 3D world through 3D Handycams along with TVs. In that sense, this is an ambitious, forward-looking product.”
Captured video is previewed on a 3.5-inch LCD that supports naked-eye 3D, so you can see the 3D effect while shooting. The 3D signal system uses the frame packing HDMI format, which can send two full HD signals, at 1920 x 1080 pixels, for each eye. This provides higher 3D picture quality than the conventional side-by side format.
“We think this camera will be used by typical Handycam users; for example, families with a new baby, or people who enjoy shooting scenery. What’s good about 3D is that it really brings back memories, which makes it ideal for personal content. When you look at 3D pictures, all the joy and impact of the experience comes back to you, and this is something unique to personal content.”
This model is available in silver only, and it’s recommended retail price is about 150,000 yen. (Approximately $1,800US)
Original post: http://www.diginfo.tv/2011/01/17/11-0005-r-en.php