Just had my hands on the latest JVC camcorder, the GY-HM650, and have to say I’m really impressed. Handles well, feels great in the hands, excellent images, and has some quite interesting features as outlined in video report (above).
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Mobile Newsgathering is now faster and better then ever with the introduction of JVC’s GY-HM650. Small and light enough to be used anywhere, this advanced camera surpasses the performance of many traditional ENG style units and offers capabilities never before available on any model. Dual codecs make it possible to record for 2 screens simultaneously: full HD on one memory card and a smaller web-friendly file on another card. Transfer the footage back to the station with the GY-HM650’s built-in FTP and WiFi connectivity.
The GY-HM650’s long (23x) wide angle lens is perfect for fast paced ENG. The camera offers superb low light performance with F11 sensitivity at @2000 lux.
Key Features
1/3-inch 12-bit CMOS sensors (1920 × 1080 × 3)
F11 Sensitivity
23x Fujinon Auto focus zoom lens with manual functions
F1.6-3.0, 23x, f=4.1-94.3mm (35mm conversion:29 to 667mm)
Optical image stabilizer
3 position ND filter (1/4, 1/16, 1/64)
0.45-inch 1.22M pixel color viewfinder
3.5-inch 920K pixel LCD display with focus assist
SDXC/SDHC memory card recording(2 slots for dual-backup, continuous recording)
Dual Codec: Recording simultaneously HD + SD or HD + 480 × 270 (for Web delivery)
Multiple encoding formats:
HD MPEG2 (35/25/19Mbps)
AVCHD 1920×1080 60i
SD H.264
Wide media format compatibility:
.MXF with rich Metadata (optimized for asset management)
.MOV (Final Cut Pro)
.MP4 (XDCAM EX™)
AVCHD
Professional switch layout and comprehensive video settings
Pre Rec (retro) mode (20 sec.)
Interval (time lapse) recording
Built-in stereo microphone
2-channel balanced audio inputs (mic/line switchable) w/phantom power supply
HD/SD-SDI, HDMI Outputs
Wired remote control connector (LANC/Control-L)
Built-in GPS
Built-in web interface for remote viewing of camera images & wireless remote control from a smartphone, tablet or PC
FTP file upload via WiFi or Broadband
High performance 2D DNR
