The new camcorders of JVC's ProHD line store the files recorded in Quicktime format, ready to be used in Apple's Final Cut Pro. As storage medium they use SDHC cards.
The GY-HM100 is a handheld camcorder while the GY-HM700 it's a shoulder camera. Both have 3 CCDs and record in streams 35Mbps of high definition video and uncompressed audio.
In announcing the new cameras, JVC stated that the market trend is to record directly from the camera in solid-state memory, but existing solutions have made workflows costly for most users because they are based on proprietary media and closed file formats. In addition, compatibility with the Most nonlinear editing systems require codecs conversion or repackaging of files, which significantly enhances post-production processes. The users need faster and simpler solutions, which Allow instant editing of recorded material are conversion of archives, and media that have an economy close to that of the tapes.
Both cameras record in Apple's Quicktime, files that can be taken directly to the Final timeline Cut Pro eliminating the need to transcode and maintaining the image quality of the first generation.
JVC developed a codec capable of providing an efficient compression up to 35 megabits per second, a bitrate which supports 1920 x 1080 encoding in HQ mode. MPEG2 Long GOP is the most popularly used coding in the world of broadcasting and is supported by most programs non-linear editing. Both cameras can record in 720p (19/35 Mbps) and 1080i (25 Mbps) in SP mode, for full compatibility with NLEs.
Each camera has two SDHC card slots (today with capacity up to 32 GB) for a total of 64 GB of storage, enough for six hours of continuous recording HD. Cameras automatically start recording on the second card at the time the first one is filled. The cost per SDHC memory minute is comparable to tape memory video professionals. SDHC cards become the first solid-state technology with the possibility of become a physical archiving solution.
The GY-HM100, which was shown last January and announced which will be available in April, just for the nab date, is a small handheld camera- with three CCDs of 1/4 of progressive scanning. Comes with a Fujinon 10:1 zoom lens, controls for professional work, optical stabilization of image, focus assistant, 2 balanced audio input channels, HDMI output, USB 2.0 interface.
The GY-HM700 is its older sister. Share the same concept than the previous one but it is a camera to use on the shoulder. It will weigh about 4 kgs., and will be equipped with three CCDs of 1/3, Canon brand 14x interchangeable lenses, high LCOS viewfinder quality in addition to LCD screen, possibility of recording dual hybrid when using a card recorder device SxS, SDI output and ability to downconversion to SD over a USB 2.0 interface. This camera will be ready in March of this year. year.
