We met with Steve Morgenstern at CES 2011 and gave him a sneak peek at our fun 3D camera and viewfinder bundle, slated to come out this summer. With a variety of bright color options, a fun and easy to use interface, this little gadget is going to be perfect for kids to play around with 3D, at a price that makes mom and dad smile – $50. Read more details on the product in Steve’s article below.
Get a 3D Digital Camera for Only $50
If you’re not ready to spend hundreds of dollars to try out 3D photography, how does $49.99 sound for the DXG-018 3D digital camera? The DXG-018 3D camera kit uses a dual-lens digital camera to capture 3D images, then rolls back the clock for the viewing experience. To see the 3D effect, you print the side-by-side images on standard 4×6-inch photo paper and insert it in one of the five included cardboard viewers. This works just like old-fashioned stereoscopic glasses: each eye sees a different image, which your brain combines to create a 3D effect. Think of it as a do-it-yourself Viewmaster.
DXG 3D Consumer Camcorder and 3D Media Player Bundle Creates All-in-One Filming and Playback of 3D Video and Pictures with No Glasses Required
DXG-5D7V 3D Pocket Camcorder
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIF. – July 27, 2010 – With blockbusterhits like James Cameron’s Avatar opening consumers eyes to an entirely new world of 3D entertainment, it’s no surprise that demand for 3D technology and content is on the rise, with 3DTV sales expected to grow 142% between 2010 and 2011.* Arming consumers with the ability to now create their own 3D content, DXG (www.dxgusa.com) today launched the DXG 3D pocket camcorder and 3D 7-inch media player bundle, allowing for easy filming and playback of 3D video and pictures with no glasses required. The 3D camcorder and media player bundle is available now for pre-sale at www.hammacher.com for $599.99.
Bring Your Videos and Pictures to Life in Full 3D
For the first time ever, you will be able to create home movies in 3D and relive each moment in lifelike detail thanks to the new DXG 3D pocket camcorder and media player. With the camcorder’s compact pistol-grip design and flexible playback options, you can instantly view, record and playback 3D video or photos directly on the 3.2-inch LCD camcorder display, on the included 3D 7-inch media player, or directly on your 3DTV. Supporting up to 16GB high-capacity SD cards, you can record hours of summertime fun in 3D and take 3D 5-megapixel still images, as well as capture 2D video and pictures.
Enjoying your newly created 3D memories is a cinch with the included DXG 3D media player. Boasting a vivid 7-inch LCD display, glasses are not required to see your video and photos pop out and come to life in full 3D on the player. Convenient touch screen keys and remote control of the media player not only allow you to view your 3D and 2D video and photo masterpieces with ease, but also let you control the built-in MP3 music player, alarm clock and calendar. Also included in the package are HDMI and AV cables for easy playback of your summertime shenanigans directly on your 3DTV.
DXG 3D 7-inch Media Player
“DXG is excited to be at the forefront of the 3D digital content revolution and release a product that allows people to easily create their own 3D masterpieces,” said Paul Goldberg, senior vice president of sales and marketing at DXG USA. “We specifically designed our 3D camcorder and media player bundle with the consumer in mind to create an all-in-one, fun and easy way to record and watch life’s adventures in 3D.”
DXG-5D7V 3D Pocket Camcorder Specifications:
Availability: Pre-sale at www.hammacher.com; Shipment date of August 6, 2010
Price: 3D Camcorder & Media Player Bundle – $599.99
Dimensions: 1.63” (W) x 4.88” (H) x 2.93” (D)
LCD: 3.2-inch 3D TFT Display
Storage: 128MB Built-in Memory; Supports High-Capacity SD Cards up to 16GB
Video Resolution & Format: VGA Standard 3D Dual-Lens Technology; H.264 AVI File Format
Still Photo Resolution & Format: 5-megapixel; JPEG format
Power Supply: NP-60 Li-ion Battery
Zoom: 4X Digital Zoom (2D mode only)
Connections: HDMI interface and cable; USB/AV cable for connecting to the TV or to your PC or Mac
Software Included: 3D Video Conversion Software
Other Items Included in Package: 3D Media Player, Camcorder case, HDMI cable, USB/AV cable, NP-60 Li-ion battery, battery charger
We had a great time visiting some local San Francisco press to showcase our 2010 product line. Technology reporter, Gabe Slate, with the KRON 4 TV News stopped by for a sneak peek at our 3D pocket camcorder and 3D LCD media display, coming to stores this July.
Enjoy Gabe’s KRON 4 segment here and get a first look at the DXG 3D Camcorder: