Panasonic HDC-SDT750 3D Camcorder – Preview

So finally we got our claws on the Panasonic HDC-SDT750 3D Camcorder. It should be known that it is world’s first consumer 3D camcorder and hence whatever excitement we were feeling it was quite obvious. So to start it off, we would like to tell you that after previewing the video shot from the Panasonic HDC-SDT750 3D Camcorder on a 3D-capable Panasonic Viera television we would like to inform you that the video quality wasn’t all that shabby.

The video that we were watching was recorded in an optimally lighted environments, the video showed a little girl blowing bubbles at our faces, a really close view of the jungles of savanna and a karate master intimidating us right in front of us. As the Panasonic HDC-SDT750 is widely based on the largely popular HDC-HS700 (it was one of our top camcorder recommendations), so the one thing was always clear about this camcorder and that’s its 2D quality.  The 2D quality was expected to be exceptional and it exactly was like that. But after seeing the 3D demonstration we got reassured that the quality really is retained with the addition of another dimension.

Now, take note of few things that you should take into consideration in order to make the most of your 3D experience, the first thing that Panasonic recommends is that you should keep at least a distance of 1.2 meter in between the camcorder and the subject. If you go any closer than 1.2 meters the 3D effect will get disturbed.

This very same principle is also applicable in the 3D imaging, so while in 3D imaging your eyes needs a minimum distance of 4 inches; the Panasonic HDC-SDT750 needs a minimum distance of 1.2 meter of minimum distance. Also keep in mind that fast action doesn’t far well with the 3D or else the 3D action will show ghosting. So, the best things to shoot with this camera are a subdued action.

So, how exactly does the Panasonic HDC-SDT750 work? This is what many of you might be having in their mind. So here is the answer, everything for the camera is handled within its detachable 3D lens, which features couple of lenses which records right and left images. So, the images captured from the camera are stretched horizontally and vertically, before blending them together using processing.

After evaluating each and every parameter of the camera, we must admit the fact that the Panasonic HDC-SDT750 delivered really superb 3D videos, though we’d also like to say that there are certain things, rules and regulations that you will have to take care of if you want to capture excellent 3D video. You just can’t shoot from too close, while shooting you can’t move around too fast and lastly, as you can not zoom, you will have to stay at one point while shooting. Also you must make sure that the lenses you are using are manually configured before you commence shooting from the camera. Finally, you should have a 3D television and HDMI cable to view what you can captured on the camera. Lastly, the Panasonic HDC-SDT750 definitely will take time to get use to it, but at the same time we must applaud Panasonic for being the first camera manufacturer to jump in the 3D bandwagon.