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Newly Developed Twin-Lens System

with Powerful 17x Zooming

The HD twin-lens system was developed exclusively for the

AG-3DP1. Its wide-angle and 17x telephoto settings meet a host of

applications in sports, TV series, and movie production. Because the

HD twin-lens system is assembled with high precision, it requires no

pre-shooting adjustment of the optical axis or angle of view. Focus,

zoom and iris adjustments are synchronized accurately for the left

and right lenses. The AG-3DP1 also supports remote control (focus,

zoom, iris, convergence, and recording start/stop). It also boasts low

chroma aberration and high resolution, and delivers superb color

reproduction, detailed nuances and crisp 3D images even in dark

scenes − with minimal flare and ghosting.

3D Assist Display Functions

Various information can be displayed on the LCD monitor and

viewfinder to make 3D shooting more reliable and convenient.

Overlay Warning Displays

• ALERT:

A red block is overlaid on areas of the image that show

negative parallax, and a yellow block is overlaid on areas that show

positive parallax. (Safe ranges can be selected from a menu.)

• CONV. (Reference Plane Display):

around areas that are within the reference plane

(convergence plane).

3D Assist Display Examples

Excessive leaping effects:

A red block is overlaid on parts

with excessive forward leaping

effects.

Z WFM (waveform):

The white line shows the

convergence plane, the bottom

part shows the forward area, and

the top part shows depth.

Warnings are also displayed here

with red and yellow waveforms.

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Zoom, Focus, Iris and Convergence

In addition to a zoom ring,

focus ring and iris ring that

approach the manual control

levels of interchangeable

lenses, the AG-3DP1 has an

isolated convergence dial.

By changing the

convergence angle of the

twin lenses inside the optical

unit, the convergence point

(the reference plane for 3D images) can be adjusted forward or

backward to control leaping effects and depth.

3D Mode Selection for Maximum Zooming Effect:

Near/Normal/Extra

Three modes maximize the twin-lens zooming capability. Setting the

selector switch to Near, Normal or Extra optimizes the lens

convergence angle range for each shooting distance. This quick and

easy setting gives you effective 3D shooting over diverse angles of

view.

3D Mode Selection

3D Mode

Convergence Point Adjustment Range*

NEAR

Approx. 1.1 m to 3.4 m

NORMAL

Approx. 1.7 m to ∞

EXTRA

Approx. 1.7 m to ∞

*These ranges are approximate distances from the front of the camera to the subject.

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Z-WFM (Waveform) Display

This function displays the forward/backward relationship between

the subject and the convergence plane as a waveform. It provides a

general view of the positioning for the overall composition. The

display range can be selected in two levels from the menu.

Waveforms for parts with excessive leaping effects or excessive

depth can also be displayed with warning colors.

Left/Right/Mix/Side By Side Monitor Image Selection

The image displayed on the LCD monitor or viewfinder can be

selected from among left lens (with no mode display), right lens

(R-IMAGE), left/right mix (MIX) and Side By Side (SIDE) modes.

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Max. approx. 17x

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Reference plane check:

A green edge is displayed

around image areas that are

within the reference plane (the

convergence plane).

Excessive depth: A yellow

block is overlaid on parts of the

subject with excessive depth.