TECH Technology and technique for production, post and playout
January/February 2014
GY-HM850 & GY-HM890
MULTI-DISCIPLINE ENG & STUDIO CAMCORDERS
JVC’s next generation camcorders, featuring 50Mbps recording, advanced networking and studio/ENG form factors Whatever your filming requirements, there’s no need to compromise on design. Both the shoulder-mounted GY-HM850 ENG camcorder and the modular GY-HM890 studio/ENG camcorder feature three full HD CMOS sensors and F12 sensitivity, delivering images that are second to none. Dual codecs, H.264 50Mbps 1080/50p recording, four-channel audio and an interchangeable Fujinon 20x autofocus zoom lens with optical image stabilisation and chromatic aberration correction come as standard. The cameras have exceptional networking technology too – built-in live streaming engine, FTP and 3G/4G connectivity enables live HD transmission – while embedded Zixi network support ensures your story gets home, even under difficult network conditions.
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GY-HM850
GY-HM890
• Shoulder-mount ENG camcorder • 50Mbps recording • Network streaming & FTP • 20x autofocus Fujinon lens
• Modular studio and ENG camcorder • Includes all GY-HM850 features • Pool feed input with live streaming • Fibre and multicore studio options
For further information on these camcorders, please visit www.jvcpro.co.uk/800series.
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