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- #184 in Camcorder Lenses
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The Panasonic VW-CLT1 3D Conversion Lens makes your video's come to life in three dinensions! It is a special dual-lens attachment that, when paired with a compatible Panasonic camcorder, records right-eye and left-eye images simultaneously to produce three-dimensional video. The right and left images are together captured at a resolution of 960 x 1080, with a field of view equivalent to 58mm on a 35mm camera. Able to focus from 1m to infinity, the lenses share a convergence point of 1.5m (4.9')--which means images recorded closer will appear to be coming out at you, while those further away seem to recede into the distance. These colorful 3D images can then be viewed at home using a TV that employs the side-by-side method of 3D playback.
Adam W. Kassoff
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2016
Didn't fit my Panasonic HDC-TM700 -- looks like it would have been fun to use.
fishman487
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2016
250.00 ACCESORY FOR 35.00. EVAN IF IT IS COMPLICATED TO USE, AND IT IS. WAS WORTH IT FOR A TRIAL. AS ALL 3D ITEMS, IT WAS MORE OF A GIMMICK THAN ANYTHING ELSE. THREE WEEKS AFTER BUYING ONE IT WILL NEVER BE USED AGAIN. HOWEVER, IF YOU WANT TO OWN ONE FOR THE SOLE COLLECTOR ASPECT IN HOPES THAT IN 135,000 YEARS IT WILL RESLL ON EBAY FOR 45.00, GOAHEAD AND BUY ONE. I'LL SELL YOU MINE FOR 33.00!A VERY CHEAP ACCESORY TO A VERY FINE CAMERA.
K. Nguyen
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2016
- It's meant for home 3D, so don't expect the quality you get from your 3D Blue-ray, then you won't be disappointed.- Set up was not that bad , took about 8 mins first time, can be 4 mins next time.- You need a 3D TV to view the 3D.- The video looks great on my Samsung 3D, the kids love it! Try pointing a finger to the lens and move closer to it quickly, it looks quite good in video.- Made in Japan, so this is at least good material.- Video looks better with sun light.- Can't beat the price of 35 bucks for this lens!
Blevinsax
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2015
Great! Videos have so much more depth in 3D! Only real drawback is videos are not shareable on social media because 3D hardware is necessary to view.
Michael Grubb
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2014
Did not fit the Panasonic HC-X920 even though it was advertised as such.
D. Cohen
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2013
I give two stars, but this lens is not that bad at its current price.As others have said, there are some big drawbacks that come with this lens.Most important to me is adding this lens basically cancels out anything but full auto. No zoom, no scene settings, no time lapse, nothing, and most important for me NO MANUAL FOCUS!I hate when I'm shooting something and the camera decides it isn't sure what it's supposed to be focused on and starts to hunt. This is at its worst when shooting fireworks and other night time stuff. I bought my HDC-HS900 specifically because it offered a real manual focus ring and not an on screen adjustment on the camera's viewpanel.I also am not a fan of the "picture frame" image, but I'm hoping I can correct that while editing video using Vegas Pro 11. And if I can do that, it will also give me a bit of a workaround for not having zoom while shooting.Bottom line: it works, but it could be much better if it didn't force you into full auto mode. The 3D effect is fairly mild. At around $140, it's worth it to play around with. But if you're expecting to shoot a 3D blockbuster with your camera/lens combo, give up and go a different route.Edit dated May 2, 2014: I see the price has dropped all the way to $50. I paid nearly three times that for my wide angle lens (which I use constantly).
James
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2012
This attachment fastens to your Panasonic camcorder and allows you to shoot 3D for a fraction of the cost of the Sony or JVC 3D camera. However, there are compromises. The 3D is very subtle because the lenses are spaced so much closer together. It's fine for shooting baby's first steps or a flower patch, but don't expect to get multiple layers of depth past 10 feet. You also can't use the zoom, which would have been useful for getting more depth from further distances. Noise levels take a major hit (much more than in 2D mode) so you'll want to keep the camera outdoors. Lastly, there is a thick frame around the recording. It's excusable for personal home videos but still a little tacky.You might also want to consider a Fuji W3 if 3D is your top priority.
Richard Dempsey
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2011
I just got back from a vacation to Paris and Scotland where I shot a lot of video using this lens and the HDC-TM90P camcorder. I have watched the video and for the most part is looks great. Most average scenes just have more depth and don't pop like a movie especially designed to impress with the 3D - and for the most part this more realistic and is a good thing. I would agree with the warnings in the manuals - shooting in bright light helps greatly and the effects are best when shooting scenes relatively close to the camera (e.g. far off landscaps don't add much) - although the range is greater than the manuals indicate.The sad fact is that I did not shoot enough of my video in 3D - in retrospect, I wish I had shot more. The reason I did not is simple: everytime you want to attach and use the 3D converter you must recalibrate it. The process is not a terribly difficult task, but it does take time and is a pain for a tourist on the march through the endless 'must see' destinations. So I found that unless I just wanted to shot everything in 3d and leave the lense on all the time, I tended to just skip it. Why would you not just leave it on all the time: because (noted above) some scenes don't work well in this 3D, darker areas don't show well (like the inside of a church), it makes zoom non functional, and it doubles the length of the camera. This latter problem is not a weight issue (the combo is still relatively small and light), but just a pain to get into and out my camera bag. When I did use it, I tended to carry it hanging around my neck.I imagine soon that these type of devices will get much smaller and be easier to use - but for now this is what is out there. I would point out that I also carried a Fugi FinePix W3 3D camera that worked great for 3D stills and plays via HDMI connection on my Pansonic plasma 3D tv just great and with ease. I was very surprised how good the pictures are and would suggest anyone wanting tons of 3D stills to take a serious look. Just not as good for exteneded 3D video.The bottom line is that the VW-CLT1 does exactly what it is supposed to do: it provides very good 3D video. It just is a bit of a pain for the hustling tourist to connect/reconnect/disconnect/etc.
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