Panasonic launches first 3D camcorders

Home users can record 3D home movies from now on, as Panasonic has launched its first two consumer camcorders with the capability to record 3D: the TM750K and the TM650K and the . The camcorders were launched on Wednesday in Tokyo. The two camcorders will go on sale on August 20 in Japan and will probably hit the world’s other markets later this year.

Both devices look like usual camcorders and are able to capture classic two-dimensional images and video. The 3D recording capability of the cameras is offered by the conversion lens that can be added to it. These special lenses almost double the size of the camera.

Both cameras have internal storage capacities of several gigabytes – the 750K can record 96Gb and the 650K 64Gb – and both are also capable to record on Secure Digital cards. The 3D video recorded by the cameras can be views on 3D televisions that start to become popular as more and more content providers offer three-dimensional materials on Blu-ray disks or by television.

Panasonic did not disclose the prices of the cameras for now and did not specify their launch dates outside the Japanese market.

This is not the first 3D camcorder launched by Panasonic: they have launched AG-3DA1, a twin-lens full 3D camera can be ordered for a price of $21,000.