Panasonic Australia facilitated broadcasters with a five-minute clip of scenic views for 3D test transmissions, which was screened from 12AM - the first time 3D content has been reportedly transmitted across Australia in the early hours of this morning.

Test transmissions are revealed to run for a nine weeks time span and feature a number of upcoming sporting events.

The footage is reported to be shot on location in Canada, using the Panasonic AG-3DA1 Full HD 3D camcorder, claimed to be the first footage of its kind to be filmed using the camcorder prototype - which contains two lenses, a camera head and memory card reader in a single housing.

Mathew Alexander, Product Manager, Broadcast, Panasonic Australia, quoted, "This is a historic moment for television, not only in Australia but for the world. We are delighted that we have the opportunity to share in it and position Panasonic as a leader in 3D technology from day one”.

This 3D camcorder is developed for videographers to capture immemorial content on the fly, and its availability is expected to boost the amount of 3D content being developed for broadcast and distribution on new 3D Blu-ray discs.

The product was uncovered in the US last January and is slated to be available in the Australian market by October 2010.