Panasonic Unveils First Interchangeable 3D Lens

Panasonic means business when it comes to 3D. This year they have introduced new VIERA 3DTVs, 3D Blu-ray players, the SDT750 3D camcorder, and now they have developed the first digital interchangeable twin-lens, making it possible to shoot 3D with an interchangeable lens system camera. Part of the LUMIX G Micro System, the twin-lens will allow high-quality shooting in 3D.

The new 3D lens for the LUMIX G Micro System features two optical systems installed within the lens mount, creating stereo images from the left and right lenses that are then processed with a 3D image processing system. This new 3D-capable interchangeable lens will be compact and allow instant 3D shooting, without distortion or time lag between left and right images.

Panasonic plans to release this new lens for sale before the end of the year. No pricing information has been announced.