JVC Debuts Next-Gen Handheld Camera
The GY-HM650 WiFi-based mobile camcorder will be available this winter.
By TechDecisions

September 25, 2012

Sometimes you just can’t travel with a camera crew. They take up a lot of room, cost a lot of money, and usually want to be fed. Instead, JVC is packing the quality of a camera crew into its new GY-HM650 ProHD handheld.

JVC Pro just debuted the camera at the Digital Video Expo 2012 in Pasadena, California. The new camera has two processors, allowing it to produce high-def files on one SDHC or SDXC media card, all while creating smaller, web-friendly files on a second card.

This little cam also has built-in FTP and WiFi connectivity, so you can deliver the footage back to your home base or a website, all without a microwave or satellite connection.

Other features include three 1/3-inch 1920x1080 12-bit CMOS sensors, a built-in Fujinon wide angle 23x optical zoom lens, a focal range of 29mm-667mm, and JVC’s auto-focus with face detection. There’s also an optical image stabilizer for those shaky-cam shots, as well as manual focus, servo zoom, and iris rings.

Designed to record HD and SD footage in multiple file formats, the GY-HM650 also has a 1.22-megapixel color viewfinder and a color 3.5-inch LCD.

Another nifty perk is something called Pre Rec (retro cache. This feature continuously records and stores up to 20 seconds of footage in cache memory to help prevent missed shots or breaking events. The camera also has a built-in stereo microphone, two XLR inputs with phantom power and a shotgun mic holder, and a headphone jack.



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Posted by Stina  on  09/29  at  10:59 AM
I've one.The GY-HM600, a next-generation handheld ProHD camera that delivers exceptional imagery and features for news, sports, and independent production. It features a built-in wide angle 23x autofocus zoom lens, delivers superior low-light performance, and provides excellent sensitivity (F11 at 2000 lux) in a comfortable, versatile form factor.The lightweight camera records HD or SD footage in multiple file formats, including native XDCAM EX™ (.MP4), Final Cut Pro™ (.MOV), and AVCHD, to non-proprietary SDHC or SDXC media cards. In addition to relay mode for uninterrupted recording, the GY-HM600 allows simultaneous recording to both memory cards for instant backup or client copy. With a 1.22 MP color viewfinder and color 3.5-inch LCD, the GY-HM600 is versatile enough to handle tripod-based shots and run-and-gun situations. A second trigger and servo zoom control on the built-in handle make it easy to record while holding the camera at low or high angles, while the Pre Rec (retro cache) feature continuously records and stores up to five seconds of footage in cache memory to help prevent missed shots of breaking events. Sincerely, @Atul ------------------- <a href="http://www.dchub.co.uk">Ac Dc Adapter</a>
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