JVC Professional Products has announced its new 4KCAM product line including three
handheld camera models. The new GY-LS300 is a Super 35mm camcorder which
accepts a variety of interchangeable lenses; the GY-HM200 is a versatile, full-
featured 4K Ultra HD camcorder with HD streaming; and the GY-HM170 delivers 4K
Ultra HD imagery in an economical, palm-sized camera with professional features.
Larry Librach, senior vice president, JVC Professional Products said, “When we
launched our ProHD product line, JVC made professional HD production affordable.
Our new 4KCAM product line follows that same tradition, with three new cameras
that make ultra-high definition 4K economical for cinematographers, webcasters
and broadcasters, corporate and live event production teams, and even independent
shooters.’
GY-LS300 4KCAM S35mm Camcorder
The GY-LS300 records to non-proprietary SDHC and SDXC media cards in a variety
of image formats including 4K Ultra HD, Full HD with 4:2:2 sampling, SD, and Web-friendly proxy formats. It features JVC’s 4K Super 35mm CMOS sensor combined
with an industry standard Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lens mount. JVC’s Variable Scan
Mapping technology maintains the native angle of view for a variety of lenses,
including Super35, MFT, and Super16. As a result, lens options for the camera are
almost limitless.
“The combination of a Super 35 sensor and MFT mount is a brilliant solution to
accommodate the largest variety of lenses and adapters without compromising
image quality and lens characteristics. It gives filmmakers flexibility to use high-end cinema lenses or affordable glass to capture 4K/HD footage,’ said Edgar Shane,
general manager of engineering, JVC Professional Products.
GY-HM200 4KCAM Streaming Camcorder
The GY-HM200 offers a combination of professional features and performance for
any shooting scenario. It delivers 4K Ultra HD, 4:2:2 Full HD (50Mbps), and SD
imagery with a 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS chip. It also features a built-in 12x zoom lens
with optical image stabiliser and 24x dynamic zoom in HD mode. Both the GY-LS300
and GY-HM200 include dual XLR audio inputs that are mic/line switchable and
feature built-in phantom power, an integrated handle with hot shoe and dedicated
microphone mount, and SDI and HDMI video outputs.
The GY-HM200 is also JVC’s most affordable streaming camcorder, and can stream
instantly to Ustream or other destinations while simultaneously recording to
SDHC/SDXC media cards. A built-in HD streaming engine with Wi-Fi and 4G LTE
connectivity allows live HD transmission directly from the GY-HM200 and GY-LS300
to hardware decoders, Ustream, Wowza Streaming Engine, and the ProHD
Broadcaster server powered by Zixi. A variety of streaming protocols including
RTMP allows delivering content directly to popular streaming websites and content
delivery networks (CDN). Zixi’s Advanced Streaming Technology (AST) provides
content-aware error correction and bandwidth shaping, while JVC’s
Streamconfidence delivers real-time feedback of LTE and streaming status in the
viewfinder.
GY-HM170 4KCAM Compact Camcorder
While very compact, the economical GY-HM170 features a heavy duty body with
professional control layout and comprehensive video profile settings for professional
use. Keeping with JVC’s commitment to native file workflows, the camera records
4K Ultra HD as H.264 files, and can record HD and SD footage in a variety of
resolutions and frame rates. Other features include an integrated 12x optical zoom
lens with two ND filters, built-in stereo microphone and 3.5mm audio input, and live
4K UHD output through a built-in HDMI connector.
The 4KCAM product line is an ideal complement to JVC’s successful ProHD product
line. All three new cameras feature dual SDHC/SDXC card slots for dual, backup,
and continuous recording. The camcorders also include a 3.5-inch LCD display and
1.56 megapixel colour viewfinder, both with smart focus assist functions, and offer
two-channel audio recording.
