Panasonic's AG-3DA1 stakes its claim as the world's firstintegrated twin-lens Full HD 3D camcorder. Using cutting-edge technology anddesign, the AG-3DA1 delivers a new level of portability and convenience to 3Dimage capture. Its dual lenses and 3MOS image sensors each capture 1080i/p or720p video to their own SD/SDHC Memory Card, using Panasonic's professionalAVCHD format. Boasting frame rates of 24p, 25p, 30p, 50i/p, and 60i/p (60p in720p only), as well as XLR audio, HDMI and professional HD-SDI outputs, theAG-3DA1 takes what was once a cumbersome 3D capture process and trims it downinto a camera not much larger than a standard 2D camcorder. This combination ofportability, state-of-the-art technology, and professional features allows theAG-3DA1 to affordably address the emerging need for 3D content in broadcast,industrial, and educational applications.
Twin Lens System
Integrated Structure Revolutionizes Mobility forNimble Camera Work
Conventional rig-type 3D camera systems are largeand heavy because they mount two existing cameras onto a robust frame. Theyalso require a separate recording system and power supply unit, which makes thecable connection complex and restricts the location and the type of camerawork. As a result, the scenes that can be acquired with a rig-type 3D camerasystem are limited. The compact body of the AG-3DA1 integrated twin-lens FULLHD 3D camera recorder weighs only 2.4 kg (5.3lb). It offers the sameportability and mobility as a conventional 2D camera recorder for flexibleimage acquisition. The AG-3DA1 enhances camera work for all kinds of 3D imageproduction.
HD Twin-Lens with No Adjustment for ImageAcquisition
The distance between the two lens axes isapproximately the same as the distance between the human eyes, to provideeasy-to-view, natural-looking 3D images. The HD twin-lens system is set with adistance of about 2.3" (60mm) between the two lenses. The lens axes,viewing angle, rotation, and gradation are pre-adjusted before the componentsare precisely assembled. This eliminates the need for lens adjustment beforeshooting. Camera operations such as focusing, zooming and iris adjustment arealso synchronized for the left and right lenses.
Convergence Point Adjustment Function
The parallax angle between the two lenses is variedinside the optical unit. This moves the convergence point (the reference planeof the 3D image) in a fore-and-aft direction to control the leaping and deptheffects of recorded objects, and acquires natural-looking 3D images. Theconvergence point can be adjusted easily by using the CONV (convergence) dialwhile viewing the L/R-MIX image on the LCD monitor.
Display Functions Assist 3D Image Acquisition
The LCD monitor and viewfinder of the AG-3DA1 bothdisplay a variety of information to assist 3D image shooting and ensure superb3D effects, including a 3D Guide, Convergence Point, and L/R-MIX Monitor ImageSelector.
Dual 3MOS for High-Quality FULL HD 3D Images
The AG-3DA1 is equipped with two 1/4.1 type2.07-megapixel (approx.) 3MOS units for left- and right-eye images. Full-pixelfull-HD left- and right-eye images are accurately synchronized to create FULLHD 3D images.
Professional Shooting
6-Mode Gamma Includes "Cine-like" Mode
Drawing on technologies developed for the VariCam,Panasonic has equipped the AG-3DA1 with advanced gamma functions that addresssix different shooting scenarios and enhance your creative abilities.
HD NORM: Suitable for HD recording
LOW: Works to flatten out a high contrast scene
HIGH: Expands the tone of dark parts and makes a brighter image the contrastsoftens
B.PRESS: Makes the contrast sharper than LOW
CINE-LIKE D: The Cine-Like mode shifted to prioritize dynamic range
CINE-LIKE V: The Cine-Like mode shifted to prioritize contrast
Advanced Image Adjustments Built-In
- Matrix Tables: Enable quicker color settings for each scene, with three modes: NORM1, NORM2 and CINE-LIKE.
- Knee point settings: Low, Mid and High
- Adjustable H detail level, V detail level, and detail coring
- Adjustable chroma level, chroma phase, color temp and master pedestal
High Image Quality Color Viewfinder and LCD
The AG-3DA1's color EVF uses a 0.45" (1.14cm)approx. 1,226,000 dots-equivalent (852 x 480 x 3 [RGB] ) LCOS (liquid crystalon silicon) display panel. This system delivers bright, detailed,high-resolution images and a high response speed. The AG-3DA1's LCD monitor isa 3.2" (8.13cm) panel with a 16:9 aspect ratio. With approx. 921,000 dots(1920 x 480), it boasts high resolution.
Focus Assist Functions
The AG-3DA1 has a focus ring for manual focusing,much like a conventional 2D camera recorder. As a focus assist function, afocus bar is displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder. The AG-3DA1 alsofeatures a PUSH AUTO button that temporarily activates the autofocus function.
Simplified Waveform and Vectorscope Display
The AG-3DA1 provides waveform and vectorscopedisplay functions of the captured video signal on the LCD monitor.
Two User Buttons
The AG-3A1 allows four functions to be assigned totwo user buttons. Assigned functions can be accessed at the touch of a button.
R-IMAGE: Displays the right-eye image on the LCDmonitor and viewfinder.
MIX: Overlays the left-eye image and right-eye image on the LCD monitor andviewfinder.
SHOT MARK: Records a shot mark.
INH: Pressing this button does not activate any function.
Other Professional Camera Features
- White balance: Two memories (A/B) and Preset (3200K or 5600K).
- Mode check: Displays a list of the camera settings on the viewfinder and monitor.
- Zebra: Select any two levels from among 50% to 105%.
- Color bar and 1 kHz test-tone output.
- Tally lamps: Provided on the unit's front and rear.
Superb Mobility for Low-Angle Shots
Lightweight camera body weighs approximately 5.3lbs (2.4kg). The upper part of the handle grip contains both the Rec Start/Stopbutton and a lens zoom control (with three speeds). This design assures easyshooting even at low angles. The excellent mobility of the AG-3DA1 allowsflexible camera angles that are not possible with other 3D cameras.
Memory Card Recording
File-Based Recording to Two Memory Cards
Using the two Left/Right memory card slots, theAG-3DA1 records left-channel and right-channel full-HD images simultaneously totwo SD/SDHC Memory Cards. The solid-state memory card ensures high reliabilityand withstands operating temperatures of -25°C to 85°C (-13°F to 185°F). Thisenables use in harsh temperatures and fluctuating humidity. It is also free ofdropouts and head clogging.
Use SDHC/SD Memory Cards of Class 4 or higher. SDXCcards cannot be used.
HD Multi-format Recording
Multi-format HD recording in the AG-3DA1 respondsto a host of 3D content production needs and worldwide applications. Itsupports the below HD video formats. The maximum recording time isapproximately 180 minutes in each mode (when two 32 GB SDHC cards are mountedin the Left/Right slots).
- 59.94Hz mode: 1080/60i, 1080/30p (over 60i), 1080/24p (native), 720/60p
- 50Hz mode: 1080/50i, 1080/25p (over 50i), 720/50p
In Native mode, the AG-3DA1 records only activeframes.
AVCHD PH Mode for FULL HD 3D Recording
The AG-3DA1 records in AVCHD PH mode, based onMPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile, which is the latest video compressiontechnology. With more than twice the compression efficiency of MPEG-2 (such asin HDV), AVCHD provides both high image quality and a low data rate. PH modewas developed by Panasonic exclusively for AVCCAM professional videoproduction. Boasting 24 Mbps (average: 21 Mbps), which is the maximum bit ratefor the AVCHD format, the AG-3DA1 records 1920 x 1080 full-pixel HD images. Themulti-slice feature of the PH mode also helps to speed up processing bynonlinear editors that are equipped with multi-core CPUs, by using parallelprocessing to take full advantage of the CPU power.
Versatile Solid-State Recording Functions
- Thumbnail View for easy playback or deletion of clips displayed on the LCD monitor
- Shot mark: Allows convenient OK and NG marking, and can be added to each clip during or after recording.
- Rec check: You can check the end of the most recently recorded clip with one-touch ease.
Clip Metadata Function
You can create a metadata upload file (producedwith AVCCAM Viewer software) containing information such as clip name, the nameof the camera operator, the recording location, and text memos on an SD/SDHCcard, and load it as clip metadata. This information will be very useful whenit comes to editing the project and quickly finding the right clip to place onthe timeline.
Professional-Level Audio Input
The AG-3DA1 is equipped with two audio inputchannels for digital audio (Dolby Digital) recording. The AG-3DA1 also comesequipped with a built-in stereo microphone and with XLR-type audio input terminals(2 channels, mic/line switchable, 48V compatible) on the rear panel. You canswitch audio channels 1 and 2 separately to either line or front mic input.Large level adjustment dials are easy to operate and offer high visibility.
SMPTE Timecode Generator/Reader
The built-in SMPTE timecode generator/reader letsyou select the Drop Frame/Non-Drop Frame and Free Run/Rec Run modes, preset andregenerate. User bits are also provided.
HD SDI Simultaneous Output with Sync-Rec Function
HD SDI Left/Right terminals on the AG-3DA1 allowcamera-through or playback left-channel/right-channel FULL HD 3D image output(simultaneous). This enables 3D images to be monitored on an optionalBT-3DL2550 3D Video Monitor. When the external recorder is connected, linerecording of camera-through FULL HD 3D video signals is also possible.
HDMI 1.4a Output
The AG-3DA1 features an HDMI 1.4a output terminalthat outputs FULL HD 3D video signals for viewing on 3D VIERA and Panasonic 3Dplasma displays. This terminal outputs camera-through signals orleft-channel/right-channel FULL HD 3D playback signals. (HDMI output and HD SDIoutput cannot be used simultaneously.
Real-life 3D images are expected to find widespread application in fields ranging from movies and TV broadcasts to industrial and educational uses. In response to the rapidly growing needs for 3D image production, Panasonic now offers a revolutionary solution: AG-3DA1 the world's first* integrated twin-lens FULL HD 3D camera recorder. The AG-3DA1 features a camera section with two integrated lens systems that are configured to resemble the human eyes, and a recorder section that records left-channel and right-channel full-HD images using the high quality PH mode of the file-based AVCHD format. With the same approximate weight and size of a 2D camera recorder, the AG-3DA1P is easy to handle. It's also quick to operate, as it doesn't require any adjustment of the left and right lens alignment such as vertical gap, size difference, rotation and luminance difference. The AG-3DA1 frees the user from the kind of complex, cumbersome procedures of a conventional rig-type 3D camera system. Data files recorded onto a memory card are readily processed using a nonlinear editing system. With its excellent mobility , flexibility and low cost operation, the AG-3DA1P opens the door to 3D image production. * As an integrated twin-lens 3D camera recorder capable of recording full-HD video to its memory card.
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