Lumix G 12.5 mm / F12

The world's first^*1 interchangeable 3D lens LUMIX G 12.5mm / F12 (H-FT012) realizes 3D shooting (35mm camera equivalent: 65 mm)^*2. When this lens is attached, the DMC-GH2, DMC-G2 or DMC-GF2 artificially produces an effect called visual disparity^*3. Left-eye and right-eye images are captured simultaneously by the two lenses, and recorded using the side-by-side method. To view the recorded images^*4, simply connect the camera to a 3D compatible TV, such as a VIERA 3DTV with a mini HDMI cable.

*1 For a digital interchangeable lens as of September 21, 2010.
*2 When setting the aspect ratio at 16:9 with the DMC-GH2.
*3 Compatible with the DMC-GH2, DMC-G2 with the firmware ver.1.1 and DMC-GF2. A 3D media player that supports the MP (Multi-Picture) format is required to view 3D images.
*4 A TV that is capable of 3D playback using the side-by-side method, 3D Eyewear, and HDMI cable connection are required for playing the 3D images you have recorded.

How do the human perceive 3-dimensional images?
Because the left and right eyes are located at different positions on the face, the left and right eyes perceive slightly different images. The difference between the two images is called "visual disparity". The brain processes these two images with visual disparity to reconstruct spatial conditions, enabling us to see thing with three-dimensional depth

source : panasonic.net

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Differences ELD and SLD glass
FLD ("F" Low Dispersion) glass using the highest level of low dispersion glass with high light transmission. Performance of the FLD with flourite glass which has a refractive index of low character and low dispersion. FLD glass offers superior optical performance, equivalent to flourite, and of course, at an affordable price

ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass has a lower dispersion characteristics than SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass. Sigma Lens APO to make use of (used also for some non APO Lens)

Reason code "DG" on Sigma Lens
Sigma DG lenses are used in the new version, which shows these special lenses for DSLR Camera. The increase in the distribution of light from the image center to the edge, using a multi-layer lens coating to prevent reflection from the camera sensor.

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