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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Compression & Media
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03.Manual Controls
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04.3D Features
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05.Handling & Use
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06.Audio & Connectivity
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07.Other Features
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08.Conclusion
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09.Photo Gallery
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10.Specs
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11.Comments
Sony Handycam HDR-TD10
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Photo GalleryConclusion
Having the ability to record 3D video is something that is sure to titillate many consumers, especially the geeks among us. But we need to ask how important the feature really is. Is it more important than comfort and ease of use? Is it more important than portability? Should 2D capabilities be sacrificed to make way for advanced 3D options?
The HDR-TD10 puts 3D recording in the forefront. The dual lens system requires no calibration for recording 3D, and the fact that the camcorder allows for 10x optical zoom in 3D mode is rather impressive. This makes things simple and easy for those who want to record 3D video, but it puts a significant strain on the camcorder in terms of 2D recording. The HDR-TD10 is bulky, heavy, and not comfortable to wield—and those are things that most camcorder users are not willing to accept this day in age. Simply put, unless you’re planning on shooting mostly 3D content with the HDR-TD10, the camcorder is not worth your money. There are plenty of better, and more compact, 2D camcorders on the market.
All that being said, we expect the HDR-TD10 to do quite well in our 3D testing. The Panasonic HDC-SDT750 did a decent job producing a 3D effect in our labs, but we’re hoping of even better performance from the Sony due to its dual lens and sensor setup. If the Sony HDR-TD10 does blow us away with its 3D performance, we may revise our critique of the camcorder. But, for now, we remain disappointed with the TD10 based on design, handling, and the poor quality of the glasses-free 3D LCD.
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