The JVC GY-HM700U is a unique high definition camcorder
which combines the tried and true GY-HD100 series form factor with a
solid-state recording system. The GY-HM700 records directly to widely
accessible hot-swappable SDHC cards and boasts the fastest
acquisition-to-edit workflow in the industry. Fully capable of both
1080i/p and 720p recording, the camcorder is ideal for a wide variety
of production scenarios, including electronic news gathering, digital
cinema, and much more. This model comes equipped with a Canon 14x lens.
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• Familiar Face, Astonishing Results
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The GY-HM700 looks and feels just like JVC's previous ProHD camcorders;
the shoulder-mounted ergonomics people have come to know is featured
with all manual controls in their proper place. From there, JVC has
raised the bar by giving hot-swappable solid-state recording to the
masses in the form of SDHC recording capability. By taking advantage of
either JVC's direct-to-edit Final Cut Pro format or by utilizing the
well established XDCAM EX codec* the GY-HM700 is a solid performer in
virtually any production environment. 1
Please Note:
XDCAM EX compatibility only available with SxS optional media recorder module.
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• 3CCD High Resolution Sensors
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The 1280x720 1/3" CCDs featured in the GY-HM700 have sophisticated
spatial-offset technology along with Adaptive Pixel Correlation. The
result is high resolution imagery comparable to full-resolution CMOS
sensors without the known problems associated CMOS, including skew and
"wobble", making the camera an ideal for tool for sports, event
coverage, and news gathering.
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• Native File Recording to SDHC
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The GY-HM700's main method of recording is to SDHC Class 6 memory
cards. With it's 2 hot-swappable slots, the camera is capable of
recording up to a maximum of 6 hours of continuous HD recording in
720p. The format can be easily edited in Final Cut Pro; simply drop
files into a timeline and start editing! Bravo.
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• XDCAM EX Capable
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Users have the option of connecting a SxS memory card module,
transforming the system into a XDCAM EX capable camera. Take full
advantage of SxS throughput and download times, while having the
ability to cut naively in virtually all major NLEs, including Adobe
Premiere CS4 and Apple Final Cut Pro.
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• High Resolution Viewfinder
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Gone are the days of needing to use focus-assist and external monitors.
Verifying focus is now as easy as looking through the viewfinder. JVC
has equipped with the HM700 with a 1.22 megapixel viewfinder, allowing
operators to see as much detail as possible. Have no fear, the focus
assist is still there just in case you need it. Very cool.
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• Retro-Cache
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The camera can be set to ensure you never miss a shot by using the
"retro cache" function. This feature works by constantly recording for
a few seconds even when the camera is in standby. The moment you hit
the REC button, the camera saves the footage that was recording seconds
prior, assuring no important footage has been missed. This feature can
be critical for documentary film making, where subjects can be both
uncontrollable and unpredictable.
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• Variable Frame Rates
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More necessary these days is a camera's variable framerate ability.
This feature allows videographers to take advantage of both slow motion
and fast motion cinematic effects by increasing and decreasing
framerates. The dramatic impact can be useful for sports, wildlife
documentaries, and high definition cinema.