JVC GY-HM700U ProHD Camcorder with 14x Canon Lens

The GY-HM700U combines JVC's popular compact shoulder form factor with a new level of performance suitable for demanding applications in mainstream production, electronic newsgathering and cinematography. Add to that the convenience of solid state recording, the economy of widely available SDHC media, and the world's fastest workflow, and it's easy to see why the GY-HM700U is today's most complete and versatile professional camcorder.

The GY-HM700U utilizes three precisely aligned 1/3-inch progressive scan full HD CCDs—one each for red, green and blue primary color. JVC engineers have developed a unique 1/3-inch optical block with Diagonal Offset and a patented exclusive Adaptive Pixel Correlation Technique that produces resolution comparable to cameras with larger image sensors.

The GY-HM700U includes a detachable 14x Canon KT14x4.4KRSJ HD lens based on the superb optics found in more expensive HD lenses. Its superior MTF provides higher resolution than typical "stock" lenses. The lens has improved lateral and longitudinal chromatic aberration characteristics and is ideal for full 1920 x 1080 imaging. Canon's internal focusing system minimizes "breathing" compared with typical focusing systems.

The GY-HM700U records on widely available SDHC Class 6 memory cards, presently available in capacities up to 32GB. The camera provides 2 memory card slots, for a total of up to 64GB of on board storage—enough for more than 6 hours of continuous HD recording. The camera automatically begins recording on the second card when the first card fills up. When the second card fills up, the camera will revert to recording to the first card slot, allowing for virtually unlimited recording lengths. Class 6 cards are required.

The GY-HM700U incorporates JVC's Native File Recording technology that stores video in the ready-to-edit file format used by Apple's Final Cut Pro non-linear editing system. The ".mov" files created in the camera can be easily dragged onto the NLE timeline without conversion or rewrapping, saving time while keeping the recorded material first generation. There is no need to use an intermediate codec.

Features:

• Compact Shoulder form factor
• New patented 3-CCD optical system provides full HD resolution images
• Industry standard bayonet lens mount
• New high performance Canon 14:1 lens included
• Records to dual hot swappable SDHC memory cards and/or optional SxS adapter
• Pre Rec (retro cache) function prevents "missed shots"
• Professional recording with selectable data rates up to 35Mbps        
• Variable frame rate recording (over crank, under crank)
• HDSDI output - Can also provide downconverted SDI output—live or playback
• Downconverted SD output (DV via IEEE-1394)
• High resolution (1.22 million pixel) Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCOS) viewfinder
• Large (4.3-inch) flip-out LCD monitor
• Patented Focus Assist function
• Built-in clip viewer and management system
• Extensive image customization modes (gamma, matrix, knee, detail, etc.)
• Uncompressed LPCM audio (2ch) recording
  

Includes:

• GY-HM700U ProHD Camcorder
• Camera Head
• Viewfinder
• Shotgun Microphone
• Anton Bauer mount
• 14X Canon lens