JVC launches new shoulder camcorders with connectivity to 4G/LTE networks

The new equipment, GY-HM850 and GY-HM890, allows you to record Full HD images and broadcast them through streaming, FTP and connectivity via 4G/LTE telephone networks, without the need for hardware or external encoders.

Coinciding with BVE in London, from February 25 to 27, JVC will present new ProHD shoulder camcorders GY-HM850 and GY-HM890, whose main feature is their high degree of network connectivity that allows them to directly record and broadcast Full HD images.

Thanks to their connectivity capacity via telephone and computer networks, they make any live HD streaming transmission possible and extremely profitable, directly from the camera without the need for hardware or external encoders. Sending files via FTP from practically anywhere makes them highly recommended for news, where the immediacy of the moment is crucial. Other functions such as remote control of the camera via WiFi or Ethernet make them equally suitable for multi-camera events with production control.

Both the GY-HM890 and GY-HM850 are shoulder-mounted cameras; The GY-HM890 is a model designed as an ENG camera that also works as an HD studio camera or as a camera that can be integrated into multi-camera productions in the field. It has a connection that accommodates fiber optic CCU or multicore CCU systems. It is compatible with a wide range of studio accessories, as well as multiple studio lenses from Canon and Fujinon.

The GY-HM890 also includes an HD/SD-SDI input that can record and stream video and audio from another camera or any other SDI source. This is a very practical utility during press conferences or similar events. The cameras are also compatible with LANC remote controllers, as well as JVC's own wired remote control systems.

The two cameras have 3 1/3″ CMOS sensors with progressive scanning and 12-bit processing, with 2.2 million pixels; They capture and record native images at 1920x1080 50p resolution, with a very high sensitivity of F12 at 2000 lux (50 Hz) and an excellent signal-to-noise ratio, capturing color with superior quality.

Both cameras are accompanied by an innovative interchangeable Fujinon 20x zoom lens, with F1.6-3.0 and f=4.1-82 mm. (equivalent in 35 mm optics to 29 – 580 mm), autofocus, optical stabilizer and chromatic aberration correction, as well as 3 manual adjustment rings for zoom, focus and aperture. The mount is interchangeable 1/3″ bayonet type, which allows you to use other optics on the market according to needs.

The GY-HM850 and GY-HM890 record HD or SD images as native Final Cut Pro (.MOV), It is possible to record using MPEG-2 or H.264 compression with selection of multiple Bit Rate, Frame Rate and different resolution values. The double codec they have allows you to simultaneously record a different resolution and codec on each card (e.g.: HD+SD, HD+Proxy,…). Additionally, a new mode called H.264 XHQ (Extreme High Quality) offers virtually lossless 50 Mbps recording quality.

The double slot for SDHC / SDXC cards allows simultaneous, continuous or backup recording, combining both cards.

Streaming

The 800 Series cameras significantly expand HD live streaming and file transfer capabilities. In addition, it can be transmitted live (live streaming) simultaneously with the recording, or also transfer files in the background, while the operator continues recording.

JVC offers different streaming protocols to maximize transmission results: UDP, TCP, RTP / RTSP, ZIXI. Each camera features a built-in processor with proprietary algorithms to maximize bandwidth to ensure reliable transmission even in difficult conditions. In addition, the advanced error correction system based on image content compensates up to 30% of packet loss, using Zixi streaming protocols.

The connection to the cameras can be made via Wi-Fi, Ethernet or GSM from any PC, Mac (iPad, Android) device that has a browser, since no additional App or software is necessary thanks to the camera's internal web server. With any of these devices it is possible to edit metadata, control the camera remotely with image viewing or obtain full control of the OCP-type camera parameters.

Both models include timecode and genlock terminals, HD/SD-SDI and HDMI outputs, 3.5mm headphone jack, a four-channel audio system with stereo AUX inputs and two XLR mic/line inputs with phantom power. They have 12 buttons that the user can assign to different special functions, 10 seconds of Pre Rec time (retro cache), focus assistant, interval recording and variable frame rate recording for slow/fast speed effects...