Panasonic introduces first consumer 3D camcorder

Think all the hype about 3D is worth it? Panasonic certainly hopes so, as they've unleashed the first consumer 3D camcorder into the wild. Up until now, the consumer 3D experience has all been consumption of content, now it seems companies are starting to push for the creation of 3D content.

The camcorder itself can shoot in 1080p, but for 3D shooting you'll use a 3D converter lens that splits the left and right side into 960 x 1080 sized images. At the moment you can only watch 3D video when connected via HDMI to a 3D-capable television, but you can edit 3D still images then burn them onto a Blu-ray/DVD disc. Shooting in 2D should be good on this camcorder as well, it can record audio in 5.1 surround sound, and a 3MOS recording system. Video of the launch below.

The Panasonic HDC-SDT750 will be available in October for $1,399.95.