Sony Makes 3D Imaging Affordable With Bloggie HD Camera

Sony is bringing 3D imaging technology to the masses with the Bloggie 3D camera, priced at only $249.99. Otherwise known as the MHS-FS3, this compact camera records full 1920x1080 HD video in 3D and features a built-in USB arm to transfer files. The high-resolution 2.4-inch rear display even previews images and video in 3D without any special glasses.

Of course, standard 2D images and video can also be recorded. Dual front lenses make 3D recording possible, and 3D content can be exported to other 3D-capable devices including television sets, digital photo frames, Nintendo 3DS and the VAIO F 3D laptop. When it comes to still photos, 3D images are recorded at 2 megapixels and normal 2D images are 5 megapixels.

Video is recorded in MP4 (H.264) format to 8GB of internal storage, providing space for up to 4 hours of 2D high definition video on board. An Exmor CMOS sensor is sensitive in low light situations, and a built-in LED flash fills in when necessary.

Even with its portable form factor (weighing just over 4 ounces) the Bloggie 3D packs Sony imaging features such as SteadyShot Image stabilization, 4x digital zoom, Auto Focus and Face Detection. Software for sharing content is integrated with social networking sites Facebook, Flickr, Picasa and YoutTube. HDMI output provides another way to share content to HD displays.

The future of 3D is here, and it gets less expensive every day. It remains to be seen if cameras like the Bloggie 3D will become as commonplace as standard 2D cameras.

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