World's first compact 3D videocam costs US$21,000

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At a cool US$21,000 a piece, Panasonic has its CES prototype installed well out-of-the-reach from the attendees.
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LAS VEGAS, USA--Ever wondered how 3D movies such as James Cameron's Avatar get produced? Well, you will need a compatible shooter such as the Panasonic twin lens 3D camera recorder due in the Fall priced for a mere US$21,000. Targeted at professionals, it is equipped with dual optical lenses and SDHC card slots for data storage. This model's compact design also offers greater mobility and ease of installation, while providing a suite of stereoscopic adjustment controls to make it easier to operate.

Judging from its initial sky-high pricing, we'll have to wait much longer before 3D recording technology finally trickles down to consumer-grade video recorders. Even so, are you tempted to go 3D? Share your opinion in the Talkback section below.
Philip Wong
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Philip Wong is an A/V, PC, photography and gaming enthusiast. Besides spending countless days and late nights fiddling with his home theater system and watercooled PC, he also hits the roads frequently on his iron horse to sweat it out. Now, who says geeks don't work out?

Philip Wong, Associate Editor

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