
JVC : GY-HM150U
Description
The JVC GY-HM150U is JVC’s latest and most advanced compact handheld camcorder. Based on the solid ergonomic design of the highly popular GY-HM100–currently in use by thousands of photojournalists at major television stations and networks around the world–we’ve upgraded the camera’s features and performance without changing the attributes that made its predecessor so successful. A new encoder delivers not only improved HD recordings, but adds support for standard definition (SD). Manual controls are now more intuitive than ever with an iris dial next to the lens, and a total of 6 user assignable buttons. And shooters will love its dual card recording capability that creates an instant back-up copy! The GY-HM150U offers the world’s fastest workflow delivering files that can be instantly edited in all professional level editing systemsall while producing recordings on par with broadcast cameras. The GY-HM150U is highly recommended for demanding news and production assignments.
Features
GY-HM150U features include:
- 3-CCD
- Integrated 10x Fujinon Zoom Lens
- 1920 x 1080i @ 35 Mb/s (MPEG-2)
- Also Records SD (480i)
- QuickTime, MP4, or AVI File Formats
- Ultra-Compact Form Factor
- 2.7" LCD - 230,000 Pixels
- Two SDHC/SDXC Card Slots
- Dual XLRs & Included Microphone
- Rotary Optical Image Stabilizer
Specifications
Image Device | 3-CCD, 1/4" progressive sensors with diagonal offset technology |
Signal System | HQ mode, 1920 x 1080 (35 Mb/s VBR, MPEG-2 MP@HL) 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/30p, 1080/25p, 1080/24p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 720/30p, 720/25p, 720/24p SP mode, 1440 x 1080 (CBR, 25 Mb/s, MPEG-2 MP@H-14) 1080/60i, 1080/50i SP mode, 1280 x 720 (CBR, 19 Mb/s, MPEG-2 MP@H-14/HL) 720/60p, 720/50p, 720/30p, 720/25p, 720/24p SD Video, 720 x 480 (DV compression, 25 Mb/s, 4:1:1, 8-bit) 480/60i |
Video Codec | MPEG-2 Long GOP |
File Format | QuickTime for Final Cut Pro (HD/SD) MP4 (HD) AVI type 2 (SD) |
Lens | Fujinon 10x lens, 3.7-37mm (39-390mm 35mm equivalent) f/1.8-2.8 |
Filter Diameter | 46mm (no hood) Screw pitch: 0.75mm 72mm (hood attached – filters only; no tele converters or wide converters) Screw pitch: 0.75mm |
Built-in Filters | Neutral Density: 1/10, Off |
Stabilization | Optical image stabilizer |
Sync System | Internal synchronization (built-in SSG) |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Not specified by manufacturer |
Horizontal Resolution | Not specified by manufacturer |
Sensitivity | Not specified by manufacturer |
Minimum Illumination | 5 lux (typical, 1920 x 1080 mode, f/1.8, +18 dB, with 16-frame accumulation) |
Vertical Smear | Not specified by manufacturer |
LCD Monitor | 2.8", 230,000 pixels, 16:9, color |
Viewfinder | 0.24", LCOS, 260,000 pixels, 16:9, color |
Memory Card Slot | 2x SDHC (Class 6/10) / SDXC |
Shutter Speed Range | 1/3.75-1/10000, EEI |
Gain Selection | 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB, 18 dB, LoLux, AGC |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Not specified by manufacturer |
Maximum Recording Time | With 2x 64 GB SDXC cards in 35 Mb/s mode: Approx. 400 minutes |