Panasonic recently rolled out the HDC-SDT750, the world's first ever 3D consumer camcorder. While this is undoubtedly a first for home moviemakers, it’s also a bit of a gamble for Panasonic since the company is betting that people will also have 3D television on which to view their masterpieces (presumably manufactured by Panasonic). Just in case they don’t have the necessary glasses to experience the third dimension in the living room, Panasonic has also introduced 3D glasses that can be recharged via USB and also come in kid-size. 

While someone HAD to put out a 3D camcorder, what does Panasonic actually gain by releasing the device this early? After all, the early adopters are likely buying their 3D TVs for sports and movies, not to watch their own creations. And if they aren’t watching their own works of art, chances are other 3D TV owners won’t want to either. Upload the videos to Youtube and....they’re back in 2D. So while Panasonic is to be commended for their technological prowess, 3D will really have to take hold before a stereoscopic camcorder makes sense in the home.