JVC-HM700: First shoulder camcord that records on SDHC cards

JVC launches the Solid State Camcorder GY-HM700, thought for news production and digital cinematography. Solid state, record directly and natively on the popular SDHC cards in Quicktime and optionally on SXS in XDCAM EX.

Saveing ​​the cumbersome import, drastically accelerating the time of overturning to postproduction is one of the main advantages of JVC's new Camcorder GY-HM700, capable of recording Quicktime files directly and natively on the popular SDHC cards or optionally in XDCasm Ex XDCasm on SXS cards. This new Camcorder thus allows a more efficient workflow with the consequent cost savings when working on solid state cards and having the material immediately in the Final Editor Cut Pro of Apple. There is no need to convert or replace the files before editing them. It is even possible to edit directly from the memory card and since there is no transfer or recoding, the original quality of material is preserved throughout the process.

The camera has two slots, being able to reach up to a total of 64GB of storage on camera, allowing recording time of up to six hours of continuous HD recording. The camera automatically starts recording on the second card when the first exhausts its capacity. When the second card is also exhausted, the camera reverses the recording to the first slot, virtually facilitating a recording without time limits.

SDHC cards are reliable and economical and allow implementing a recording system that consumes up to 20% less than a hard drive system. The cost per minute of an SDHC memory card is already comparable to that of a tape.
If the optional KA-MR100G recorder is attached to the camera, it is possible to record .mp4 files compatible with XDCAM ex on high-speed SXS cards, while simultaneously recorded the pampering files .mp4 on the SDHC cards of the camera itself. Having two copies instantly provides more versatility on the ground with the added security of always having a backup (back-up) of the material.

High resolution

The GY-HM700 has a CCD of 3 1/3 ”sensors of progressive exploration. JVC engineers have developed a new and exclusive 1/3” optical block with diagonal offset (pixel displacement on 3 axes) and an exclusive adaptive correlation technique of pixels that produces a significantly higher image resolution than in previous models and directly comparable to others Sector cameras with larger sensors. The image process with a higher resolution is complemented with a new removable optics developed by Canon, the KT14x4.4krsj. Its MTF value provides a greater resolution than other lenses in its category and is ideal for working with Full HD signal to 1920 x 1080. The standard 1/3 ”Bayonet anchor allows you to join multiplicity of optics available in the market. Professionals who work in the field of digital cinema production will also be able to continue appreciating the advantages of the optional adapter Hz-Ca13 16 mm cinematographic since the camera allows you to invest the image.

Own technology in the development and manufacture of MPEG2 encoders has led to include a highly efficient new chip that allows you to work in Full HD up to 35 Mbps. The GY-HM700 supports most HD digital signal formats to 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1080 and 1280 x 720.

Visor LCOS

The GY-HM700 is equipped with a new and robust viewer that uses a high-resolution chip type LCOS of 0.45 ”and 1.22 megapixels of resolution. This new digital viewer shows the images with a resolution up to 5 times higher than that of the conventional viewers LCD. Its robust aluminum chassis and a light source base It also incorporates a new Folding LCD monitor of 4.3 ”that informs the operator of the recording, reproduction, clips management and menu configuration. With a total weight of less than 4 kg., Including optics, viewfinder, microphone and drums (IDX endura type), the GY-HM700 is perfectly accommodated in the shoulder and provides a stable and balanced filming, without causing the traditional shoulder camera associated. Assisted, they complete the basic characteristics of GY-HM700. The camera has HD/SD SDI terminals, components, compound video and simultaneous output DV/HDV IEEE-1394. The camera also has a terminal for remote controls connection via 6 pin.

Audio LPCM

The GY-HM700 records two 16-bit LPCM audio channels sampled at 48khz. The levels can be manual or automatically using the CAG circuit, including a level indicator in the viewer and LCD display. It also incorporates two XLR audio input terminals with Phantom food for an external microphone and/or a wireless receiver.

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