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StereoscopyNews Issue #103

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StereoscopyNews Newsletter Issue #103 [23 Aug 2011]

Panasonic PT-AT5000 3D projector

Panasonic unveiled its first 3D projector, the PT-AT5000. With full HD3D resolution, contrast ratio of 300,000:1, a 200 Watts lamp and a 2,000 lumens output, the PT-AT5000 works with active glasses switched at 480 frames/second. Cross-talk is thus particularly low.

3D Stereo MEDIA Film Market : The call is open

3D Stereo MEDIA (Liège, Belgium, 6-8 Dec 2011) features a new 3D film market, called the 3D Film Mart. It is the first European co-production market for stereoscopic 3D movies.

The 3D Film Mart was developed by 3D Stereo MEDIA in association with TWIST and Peacefulfish. It is partially funded by the MEDIA Program of the European Commission (EC), and is thus an official project of the EC. This gives it a wide visibility and a significant notoriety in Europe and beyond.

Sony digital binoculars with 3D recording mode

Sony just announced the launch of the DEV-3 (10x) and DEV-5 (20X) digital binoculars which double as a high-definition 3D video cameras. GPS for geotagging and a battery good for 3 hours of full HD recording are included.

Zoom is limited to 5.4X in recording mode.

Sony HDR-TD10E

The Sony HDR-TD10E's double lens with independent sensors makes it the first 'real' 3D camcorder to be able to shoot stereoscopic video in Full HD. Alongside the JVC GS-TD1, it's also one of the first to feature a 3D display. The HDR-TD10E is available from 1249$ in US retail stores.

South Africa first 3D live broadcast

Yes, 3DRigs is manufacturing and selling 3D Rigs! 3DRigs is a company based in Bryanston,South Africa and managed by Russ Bowden. The company provided the 3D stereoscopic rigs for the first ever music performance to be broadcast live in 3D from South Africa.

A DepthQ Passive Projector at 9,000$

DepthQ is pleased to announce the release of the NEW DepthQ Passive 3D Projection Bundle. This offer consists of a DepthQ HDs3D-1 Projector, a Polarization Modulator (Small Aperture: 3.875 x 2.41") and 5 pair of DepthQ 3D circular polarized passive glasses for a total price of $6,500. This is a $2,500 discount from the regular price of $9,000.

Optoma HD33 : a Full HD 3D projector under 1500$

Bringing Hi-Def 3D projection to its most affordable price point ever, Optoma, the best-selling DLP projector brand in the Americas, has introduced the HD33, the first full 1080p 3D projector available for less than $1,500. Incorporating several new proprietary technologies and design features, the HD33, with an end-user price of $1,499, is available now through leading brick & mortar and online retailers.