P3D Re: Converting a camcorder into 3-D

[Dan Shelley <dshelley@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dana Nibby wrote:
> 
> I vaguely remember reading somewhere about a device used to convert an
> ordinary camcorder into a 3-D camcorder by splitting the lens. Has
> anyone here used one of these? Was I hallucinating it all? How would the
> proper signal get encoded onto the video tape?

This is probably a "splitter" option that using mirrors, feeds a left
and right picture to the lens, recording a "live" pair on the tape. 

> How much do real 3-D camcorders cost?

Well, there is the INSANE pricing option:

http://vidsyn.com/v3dcam1.htm

and a very reasonable, and amazing system available at:

http://www.3dstereo.com/f-nuview.html

I had a chance to watch the demo tape in Richmond and was very
impressed.

> Also, are most 3-D video tapes compatible with different kinds of signal
> boxes/shutter glasses?

No idea... Someone who knows more wanna field this part?

Dan


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