In terms of 3D camera rigs, the Panasonic 3DA1 is very easy to operate and set up on set, however, it is still more complicated than your traditional 2D camera configuration. The 3DA1 combines two cameras into one body, but outputs two separate video streams over HD-SDI. These two video streams can be used for on-set monitoring or to feed a 3D recorder. The 3DA1 also has a HDMI output, which combines the two video streams that can be fed directly into a 3D television. Here are some examples of how the 3DA1 could be used on set.
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