So, if you’re up on the TV technology nowadays, you know that 3D TVs are out. If you don’t know, imaginewatching TV as if you’re in the movie theatre with 3D glasses on and seeing all the drama unfolding out of your TV right into your face! Sports and action movies never looked so real before. Plus, high definition makes the graphics even more unreal.
Okay, so now you’re up to speed with the TV technology. But, what if you wanted to record a video of your family or sporting event, and wanted to watch it in 3D mode on your 3D TV? You can’t do it with a typical camcorder or video function from your camera. You’d have to do it from a special 3D camcorder.
The Panasonic HDC-SDT750 camcorder is the first 3D camcorder. It allows you to playback videos in 3D. Of course, you need a 3D TV first. Wrap your head around this: you can record your kid’s first dance recital or baseball game. Then, watch your kid come alive in 3D on your home TV. Pretty cool stuff. On the other hand, you might not want to see good ol’ Uncle Jerry <or fill in the blank of your favorite, obnoxious uncle> picking his nose and then seeing his 3D booger.
Okay, let’s get serious. Should you get the Panasonic 3D camcorder? Here are the features:
- 960 x 1080 pixels and 1080p hi-def recording
- 12x optical zoom to really enhance 3D objects
- Built-in 5.1-channel audio system and Focus Microphone to capture sound from everywhere
- Comes with 3D video editing software to burn on Blu-Ray or regular DVDs
And the final piece of info you were waiting for. Drum roll please….the price is $1,399.95. Yes, that sounds like a smurfload to throw down for a camcorder. The flip goes for about $150-200. But, I actually expected at least $3,500 for this bleeding edge tech gadget. This is the first of its kind to hit the market which will be shipping out in October by the way. For consumers to be able to enjoy such a revolutionary product right after 3D TVs are available is staggering. So, the price is very good considering. Of course, the tech support of this product will make or break it for the first-time guinea pigs who have tech issues with the Panasonic. That being said, it works just like a normal camcorder so the tech setup should be fine. I definitely recommend this product for the reasonable entry level pricing and only if you already have or planning to get an 3D TV.
