Latin America. JVC began shipping its CONNECTED CAM 500 Series handheld camcorders. These three compact 4K cameras— the GY-HC500 base model, the GY-HC550 with advanced streaming and graphics, and the GY-HC500SPC sports training and production camera— are designed to optimize image processing and IP performance.
These cameras can record to SSD (solid state drive) media on 10-bit ProRes 422 with 4K resolution and 50/60p frame rates. The cameras also record various other native 4K UHD and HD file formats to support a wide range of workflows. For creative flexibility, the cameras record HDR images in hybrid gamma (HLG) or J-Log 10-bit recording modes, and support 120fps slow-motion HD recording. These features enable high-quality video playback, giving users the option to highlight or review previously recorded materials from anywhere.
When combined with any ProHD Bridge product, the 500 models provide reliable 1080p transmission performance up to 20 Mbps with SMPTE 2022 forward error correction, low latency (less than 500ms), return video, and IFB. With the streaming capabilities of JVC's 500 series cameras, users can also stream live videos to Facebook and YouTube, raising the threshold of people consuming the content.
All 500 series cameras feature a one-inch 4K CMOS imager and an integrated 20x zoom lens with built-in ND filters and manual zoom, focus, and iris control rings. Additional features of the 500 Series include a four-inch high-resolution LCD screen for navigating the menu; LCOS viewer; dual XLR inputs; 3G-SDI and HDMI video outputs; and M.2 drive slot for external SSD recording.
