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No matter your age, there’s a good chance that a View-Master was lying around either your bedroom or a friend’s. The iconic red goggles are the perfect childhood diversion—cheap and briefly amusing. They also have a long history.

The principle that makes the View-Master a bit of quasi-3D fun is a fundamental one behind all our vision. Stereoscopic viewers—simple devices that essentially make you go cross-eyed to perceive photographic depth—have been exploiting this principle since the 19th century. All it takes is a basic optical effect the brain teaches itself early on: when two images from slightly different angles are viewed by our eyes, we combine them into a unified perception. The Victorians, with their pipes and smokestacks and monocles, used to laze about and amuse themselves with the first stereoscopic toys! Oh my! A vivid image of a savage tribesman! Fast forward a century, and the idea gets an interesting makeover.

In the 1930s, amateur photographer William Gruber teamed up with Sawyer’s Photo Services, a small firm that produced souvenir postcards. But postcards were boring, even in the 1930s. What wasn’t boring was Gruber’s ingenius, custom-made stereoscopic photo setup, which combined two Kodak Bantam Special cameras onto a single tripod. Calibrated correctly, the dual-cam system produced a pair of images that could be turned into a rudimentary 3D scene through stereopsis.

Realizing that he had a hit on his hands, Gruber put together a prototype that would allow people to take their favorite scenes with them. He debuted his creation at the 1940 World’s Fair in New York—a year later, he had sold 100,000. The device’s simplicity and quick fun caught on even quicker—soldiers used it to train during WWII, families toured national parks from their homes, and after landing the humungous Disney license, lots of kids stared at 3D stills of Mickey.

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In an upgrade of their existing 3D camera range, maunfacturers 3D Film Factory have redesigned their rigs for supposed greater accuracy.

The new rigs are said to have a rebuilt mounting system for all side-by-side and beam-splitter rigs,  enabling users to to achieve “perfect allignment” while shooting. Read the rest of this entry »

According to recent reports a glasses free 3D video camera has surfaced on the technological savvy streets of China. The Chinese company ‘Rich’ developed the first 3D capable video camera to be available in China which offers users stereoscopic 3D visuals on an LCD of 3.2 inches, without the need for specialist viewing glasses. Read the rest of this entry »

Similar to the Flip, Kodak Zx1 and other USB style cameras, here’s another handy camcorder for video bloggers out there!What’s more? As the name suggests, it’s 3D-capable! The Aiptek 3D is a budget, USB mini-camcorder with an extra dimension. The Aiptek sees double with two lenses and two 5-megapixel CMOS sensors, both recording high-definition 720p footage. The 61mm (2.4-inch) 3D panel shows your 3D video with no need for glasses. Red and cyan glasses are included in the box so you can get the benefit of 3D playback on your computer. Video can be uploaded to YouTube in 3D for tri-D fans around the world to watch with their funny glasses. When launched it will cost $200 although release dates have not been confirmed just yet and we also don’t know where the Aiptek 3D will be sold, as in which countries.

Tim Dashwood is a cinematographer. He isn’t a software writer. He comes from, as he puts it, “an independent world of filmmakers”. What that means is he doesn’t always have the all the big toys that are needed to get a production done. He has to think outside the box to accomplish what he needs to do the job. Read the rest of this entry »

“It offers an easy to use, flexible system for videographers to capture immersive content on the fly – ideal for documentary and lifestyle film-making projects as well as some sports. We have already had interest locally from TV networks and documentary makers, and our reseller partners also see potential in the rental market.”

Easier to Use
Current 3D systems are component based systems in which two cameras are fitted to a rig in parallel, or vertically intersect across a half-mirror. Often separate recorders are also required. In the AG-3DA1, the lenses, camera head, and a dual Memory Card recorder are integrated into a single, lightweight body. The camcorder also incorporates stereoscopic adjustment controls making it easier to use and operate.
The twin-lens system adopted in the camcorder’s optical section allows the convergence point (the point at which the left and right-camera lenses’ optical axes converge) to be adjusted. Functions for automatically correcting horizontal and vertical displacement are also provided. Conventional 3D camera systems require these adjustments to be made by means of a PC or an external video processor. This new camcorder, however, will automatically recalibrate without any need for external equipment, allowing immediate 3D image capture.

More Flexible
The solid-state memory file-based recording system offers greater flexibility to produce Full HD 3D videos reliably in more challenging shooting environments. The AG-3DA1 is lighter weight and smaller than current 3D rigs, while providing the flexibility of handheld-style shooting. Setup and transportation is simplified, making it ideal for some sports, documentary, filmmaking projects and live event recording (such as rock concert or product release).

Read more at Panasonic.com.au

By the end of this year, Sharp will begin the full production of its first high-definition 3D camera for mobile phones. The said camera module, using progressive scanning system, can capture 720p 3D video image. It can also incorporate functions to process the image-data output from the left and right cameras. These include Color Synchronizing Processing to adjust color and brightness,Timing Synchronizing Processing to synchronize the timing of the video signals, and Optical Axis Control Processing to correct positioning.In addition, Fast Readout Technology rapidly transfers video data from the image sensor, says Sharp, enabling 3D images to be captured in high-resolution HD mode. Read the rest of this entry »

A source said that he saw Sony’s EX3 3D cam working live at the NAB DC Summit. So it is not shippable but it was operating. And true that it was not on Sony booth at NAB.

“…This new camera system is not a product announcement; it is a conceptual prototype in its early development. There is not a product plan yet. However, Sony and Discovery are working together to gather feedback. Field tests are scheduled to start in July,” Bernard Mendiburu comments on 3D professional’s e-forum. Read the rest of this entry »

Various news sources released almost the same Tech Updates today. What is it? Continue reading. According to news’, Sony recently unveiled its prototype consumer 3D video camera, the Sony EX3 3D. The camera is said to have changeable lenses.It looks good. But humors say that it’s “photoshopped”. Here is some of its specification: - Two PMW-EX3 studio cams placed in a single shell - Proprietary hot-swappable lens cartridges - Three half-inch CMOS sensors - Stream 4:2:0 MPEG-2 video at 1080p to SxS memory cards at 35Mbps per eye - Uncompressed 4:4:4 footage over a new pair of HD-SDI outputs - An industry-first 1.5-inch interocular distance Pricing for this product not announced yet. Photo courtesy of Engadget

Joseph Taylor, the new Panasonic North America chairman and CEO recently announced that Panasonic will be assisting AEG Digital Media in launching a steady stream of original 3D TV productions. Panasonic will be providing AEG Digital Media’s L.A. Live with professional 3D production equipment which includes Panasonic video cameras and HD 3D displays. The HD 3D equipment will be installed in the AEG Digital Media studios as well as numerous other venues across the L.A. Live sports, entertainment and residential district according to Panasonic. Read the rest of this entry »