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18/11/2014

JVC Unveils New 4KCAM Product Line

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JVC has launched its new 4KCAM product line, featuring three new handheld camera models and a remote head camera system.

The new GY-LS300 is a Super 35mm camcorder, the GY-HM200 is a full-featured 4K Ultra HD camcorder with HD streaming and the GY-HM170 delivers 4K Ultra HD imagery in a palm-sized model.

The GY-LS300 records to non-proprietary SDHC and SDXC media cards in a range 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 together with a Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lens mount. Variable Scan Mapping technology maintains the native angle of view for a variety of lenses, including Super35, MFT, and Super16.

"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," said Edgar Shane, general manager of engineering, JVC Professional Products. "It gives filmmakers flexibility to use high-end cinema lenses or affordable glass to capture 4K/HD footage."

The GY-HM200 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 stabilizer and 24x dynamic zoom in HD mode. Both the GY-LS300 and GY-HM200 include dual XLR audio inputs that are mic/line switchable. Both also feature built-in phantom power, an integrated handle with hot shoe and dedicated microphone mount, and SDI and HDMI video outputs.

The GY-HM200 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.

The GY-HM170 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.

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.

"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," said Larry Librach, senior vice president, JVC Professional Products.

The GY-HM200 has an MSRP of $2,995 and the GY-HM170 has an MSRP of $2,495. Both will be available in February. The GY-LS300 has an MSRP of $4,450 and will be available in March.

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