After reading other reviews I did not expect much from the 3D feature. In fact, the quality is bearable only under the best lighting conditions. However, I was not disappointed, as forewarned. If one disregards the noisy pixels, the 3D effect is well worth seeing. The 5.1 sound is used to, as own language anything but drowned during filming. My Note at this point: shut up :-) I am so happy. 1 point deduction, there is that the 3D Conversion Lens has only experimental value, otherwise I like the results with this camera very much.