JVC 4KCams: Interchangeable-Lens GY-LS300 Super 35mm, Streaming GY-HM200 & Compact GY-HM170

JVC 4KCams: Interchangeable-Lens GY-LS300 Super 35mm, Streaming GY-HM200 & Compact GY-HM170

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Wayne, NJ—JVC Professional Products, a division of JVCKenwood USA Corp., launched its 4KCAM product line with three handheld camera models: the GY-LS300 is a Super 35mm camcorder that accepts interchangeable lenses; the GY-HM200 is a 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 pro features.

“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.

All three 4KCams feature dual SDHC/SDXC card slots for backup plus dual and continuous recording; a 3.5-inch LCD and a 1.56 megapixel color viewfinder, both with smart focus assist functions; and two-channel audio recording.

GY-LS300.
Recording in various image formats, including 4K Ultra HD, Full HD with 4:2:2 sampling, SD and web-friendly proxy formats, the GY-LS300 employs JVC’s 4K Super 35mm CMOS sensor. It also features a Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lens mount and JVC’s Variable Scan Mapping technology to maintain the native angle of view for lenses, including Super 35, MFT and Super 16. MSRP: $4,450

“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, Engineering, JVC Professional Products. “It gives filmmakers flexibility to use high-end cinema lenses or affordable glass to capture 4K/HD footage.”

GY-HM200. A streaming camcorder, it offers a combination of professional features and performance for any shooting scenario. The GY-HM200 delivers 4K UHD, 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; 24x dynamic zoom in HD mode; and like the GY-LS300, dual XLR audio inputs that are mic/line switchable with built-in phantom power, an integrated handle with hot shoe and dedicated mic mount; plus SDI and HDMI video outputs.

The GY-HM200 is also JVC’s most affordable streaming camcorder; it can stream instantly to Ustream or other destinations while simultaneously recording to SDHC/SDXC cards. A built-in HD streaming engine with Wi-Fi and 4G LTE connectivity allows live transmission from the GY-HM200 and GY-LS300 to hardware decoders, Ustream, Wowza Streaming Engine and the ProHD Broadcaster server powered by Zixi. Streaming protocols, including RTMP, enable delivering content directly to streaming websites and content delivery networks (CDN). Zixi’s Advanced Streaming technology provides content-aware error correction and bandwidth shaping, while JVC’s Streamconfidence delivers real-time feedback of LTE and streaming status in the viewfinder. $2,995.

GY-HM170. This compact 4KCam has a heavy-duty body with professional control layout and video profile settings. It records 4K UHD as H.264 files and can record HD and SD footage in several resolutions and frame rates. Other features include a 12x optical zoom lens with two ND filters, a built-in stereo microphone, a 3.5mm audio input and live 4K UHD output through a built-in HDMI connector. $2,495. pro.jvc.com

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