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professional interfaces including dual HD-SDI out, HDMI (version 1.4), two XLR connectors, built-in stereo microphone and twinlens camera remotes. Unlike current 3-D systems, the AG3DA1 integrates the lenses, camera head and dual Memory Card recorder into a single, lightweight body. The camcorder also incorporates stereoscopic adjustment controls making it easier to use and operate: The twin-lens system allows adjustment of the convergence point, and functions for automatically correcting horizontal and vertical displacement are also provided. Right and Left Full HD video streams of the twin-lens camcorder can be recorded and distributed as files on SDHC/SD Memory Cards, ensuring higher reliability than tape, optical disc, HDD or other mechanical-based recording systems. This solid-state, nomoving-parts design will help significantly reduce maintenance costs, and the lightweight build provides the flexibility of handheld shooting. Setup and transportation are also simplified, making the camcorder ideal for sports, documentary and filmmaking projects. In addition to the camcorder, Panasonic announced the BT-3DL2550, a 25" professional-quality 3-D LCD monitor for field use, and the AG-HMX100, a professional HD digital AV mixer for live 3-D event production. Panasonic is committed to offering professional production equipment for efficiently creating 3-D content so consumers can enjoy 3-D video using Panasonic 3-D home-theater systems. The AG-3DA1 has a suggested retail price of $21,000. For more information, visit http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/3d. Band Pro Announces Mystery Primes During its annual One World on HD event, Band Pro Film and Digital introduced a new brand of ultra-high performance PLmount prime lenses designed to deliver optical performance for true 4K imaging and beyond. Called Mystery Primes, the T1.4 lenses will eventually total 15 different focal lengths; the core set of lenses, scheduled to begin delivery in June, will comprise 16, 18, 21, 25, 35, 40, 50, 65, 75 and 100mm focal lengths. The entire set features unified

distance focus scales, common size and location of focus and iris rings, and a 95mm threaded lens front, all of which allow for quick interchange of lenses in a busy production environment. Additionally, the rear of the PL mount features an integrated threaded net ring. “A unique use of aspheric technology and cutting-edge mechanical cine-lens design provides the Mystery Primes with unmatched evenness of illumination across the entire 35mm frame and into the corners

with no discernible breathing,” says ASC associate member Michael Bravin, Band Pro’s chief technologist. “Suppression of color fringing into the farthest corners of the frame is superior to any lenses I have ever seen.” Designed to be lightweight yet rugged on the set, the mount and lens

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