Author Topic: Panasonic releases 3D lens for Micro Four Thirds! (Read 1189 times)

voyager · « **on:** July 27, 2010, 06:37:35 PM »

It goes with their new camcorder. I can't find any photos yet.

http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prModelDetail?storeId=11301&catalogId=13251&itemId=457706&modelNo=Content07262010071848709&surfModel=Content07262010071848709

cosinaphile · « **Reply #1 on:** July 27, 2010, 09:39:49 PM »

that is cool , i did see a pic somewhere on the interwebs

voyager · « **Reply #2 on:** July 27, 2010, 10:10:10 PM »

I have too now. I was going to post it, but then I didn't.

Ian Tindale · « **Reply #3 on:** July 27, 2010, 10:37:37 PM »

dpreview have a news item on it now.

cosinaphile · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2010, 12:22:41 AM »

odd looking....... two tiny elements in front?

Olof in Amsterdam · « **Reply #5 on:** July 28, 2010, 07:57:21 AM »

I am afraid it's just a toy with a minmal 3D effect. The two lenses are way too close to each other. The base needs to be at least 70mm, like that of the human eyes...

Olof in Amsterdam · « **Reply #6 on:** July 29, 2010, 12:01:23 PM »

In addition to my previous post:

Panasonic might bring out a second device that increases the base distance of the two lenses. Much like the prisms in binoculars that you put in front of your eyes. If this is the case, I will take back my "toy" opinion.

voyager · « **Reply #7 on:** July 29, 2010, 12:40:18 PM »

I was wondering about that, but the lens essentially splits the sensor in half in which lens it goes through, doesn't it?

Olof in Amsterdam · « **Reply #8 on:** July 30, 2010, 04:40:57 AM »

Yes, the lenses produce two independant images on the left and right halves of the sensor. The prism device must be put in front of the lenses (like a hood or filter) and will then increase their base (which in turn will increase the difference between the two images for a better 3D effect).

You will need a greater base at longer distances to see a 3D effect. That's why prisms are used in binoculars. They create a greater base for the front lenses than the base of your eyes.

Centauri27 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 30, 2010, 11:10:48 AM »

It appears this thread is referring to two different items...voyager's link is to a 3D consumer camcorder by Panasonic; Ian's is to a new 3D lens from Panasonic.

I'm not totally sure whether the lens is for m4/3--the dpreview article doesn't specifically mention it, though it does say it's for "Lumix G Micro System", which implies m4/3.

The device looks interesting, but I'm very bearish about 3D right now, even though I'm a tech geek. I say it's too fast, too soon, too expensive. It's the industry trying to foist something onto the consumer. I have no intention of upgrading my Viera plasma to the new "3D" version any time soon, nor shell out money for a 3D Blu-ray, or 3D glasses at $150 a pop....

voyager · « **Reply #10 on:** July 30, 2010, 02:36:40 PM »

I meant to link to the lens, it was released along with the camcorder. It seems Panasonic may have switched something around.

Panasonic releases 3D lens for Micro Four Thirds!