JVC GY-HC500SPC 9.35MP 4K UHD Handheld Camcorder for Sports Production & Coaching with 1" CMOS Sensor

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JVC GY-HC500SPC Specifications

Imaging

Imaging

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  • Image Sensor

    1-Chip 1" CMOS Sensor

  • Sensor Resolution

    9.35 MP

  • Sensitivity

    f/11 at 2000 lux 89% Reflectance

  • Focal Length

    9.4 to 188.6mm

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    28 to 560mm

  • Optical Zoom Ratio

    20x

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/2.8 to 4.5

  • Filter Size

    82 mm

  • Control Rings

    Focus
    Zoom
    Iris

  • Focus Control

    Autofocus
    Manual Focus

  • Shutter Speed

    1/6 to 1/10,000 sec

  • Built-In ND Filter

    Mechanical Filter Wheel with Clear, 2 Stop (1/4), 4 Stop (1/16), 6 Stop (1/64) ND Filters

  • Built-In Microphone Type

    Stereo

  • Recording Media

    2x SDXC/SDHC UHS-I Card Slots (U3 / V30 or faster cards recommended)

Recording

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  • Recording Modes

    ProRes 422HQ 4:2:2 10-Bit:
    3840 x 2160p up to 50/60 fps

    ProRes 422 4:2:2 10-Bit:
    3840 x 2160p up to 50/60 fps

    ProRes 422LT 4:2:2 10-Bit:
    3840 x 2160p up to 50/60 fps

    H.264 4:2:2 10-Bit:
    3840 x 2160p at 24/25/30 fps (150 Mb/s)

    H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit:
    3840 x 2160p at 24/25/30 fps (70 Mb/s)

    H.264 4:2:2 10-Bit:
    1920 x 1080p (8 to 50 Mb/s)

  • Recording Modes (Contd)

    H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit:
    1280 x 720p (8 to 50 Mb/s)

    H.264:
    720 x 480p (8 Mb/s)
    960 x 540p (1.2 to 3 Mb/s)
    480 x 270p (1.2 to 3 Mb/s)

  • Audio Recording

    MOV
    MP4
    Proxy

  • IP Streaming

    MPEG2, RTMP, RTP, RTSP, UDP, TCP: 640 x 360 to 1920 x 1080 at 50p, 59.94p (0.3 to 20.00 Mb/s)

Interfaces

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  • Video Connectors

    1x BNC (3G-SDI) Output
    1x HDMI Output
    1x 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRRS A/V (Composite) Output

  • Audio Connectors

    2x 3-Pin XLR Mic/Line Level (+48 V Phantom Power) Input
    1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Mic Level Input
    1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Output

  • Other I/O

    1x 2.5 mm
    1x RCA Timecode
    1x USB (Unspecified Type) LAN Data
    1x RJ45 LAN
    1x 2.5 mm Control

Display

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  • Display Type

    LCD

  • Screen Size

    3.97"

  • Screen Resolution

    800 x 480 (384,000 Dots)

  • EVF Display Type

    LCOS

  • Screen Size

    0.25"

  • EVF Resolution

    1280 x 960 (1,228,800 Dots)

  • Battery Type

    JVC BN-VC296G

  • Power Connectors

    1x Barrel (12 VDC) Input

General

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  • Accessory Mount

    1x Cold Shoe Mount

  • Dimensions

    7.68 x 9.06 x 17.52" (195 x 230 x 445mm)

  • Weight

    6.83 lbs (3.1kg)

  • UPC Code

    468380797192

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About JVC GY-HC500SPC

The GY-HC500SPC 4K UHD Handheld Camcorder from JVC is a high-quality, advanced, and professional device designed specifically for sports production and coaching. This innovative camcorder boasts a larger 1" CMOS sensor, offering superior image quality and exceptional low-light performance.

Equipped with a 20x zoom lens, the GY-HC500SPC provides a wider range of zoom than many other cameras in its class, offering greater flexibility in framing shots and capturing distant subjects. The inclusion of an XLR mic input ensures high-quality audio recording, making this camcorder a comprehensive solution for capturing sports events.

As part of JVC's acclaimed Connected Cam family of products, the GY-HC500SPC offers unparalleled connectivity while delivering broadcast-quality HD and 4K images. This camcorder is capable of producing professional-grade coverage of sporting events, complete with score overlay and game clock. Scores can be input manually via a tablet or automatically from your facility's scoreboard with ScoreHub.

The GY-HC500SPC camcorder comes pre-installed with graphics for a variety of sports, including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, ice hockey, and more. These overlays can be controlled using a browser-equipped device such as a tablet or smartphone, and JVC's software utility allows for the upload of team logos.

Designed for enhanced single-camera production, the GY-HC500SPC produces real-time broadcast information overlays for HD recorded video or streamed video without the need for an external CG or production switcher. The camcorder also supports the addition of up to 50 full-screen custom graphics from an SD card, perfect for advertising sponsors or introducing team members via a pre-game slideshow.

The GY-HC500SPC also features advanced camera functionalities like Clip Continuous Recording, which allows for the storage of multiple shots as a single clip file, and compatibility with the Sports Video Interoperability Group's "Exchange Format 1080p/720p", facilitating the use of video and metadata across different applications.

In summary, the GY-HC500SPC 4K UHD Handheld Camcorder is a durable, innovative, and professional-grade solution for sports production and coaching, offering superior image and audio quality, advanced features, and unparalleled connectivity.

JVC GY-HC500SPC Features

  • 10-bit ProRes 422/422HQ/422LT at 4K resolution and 50/60p frame rates recording to M.2 SSD
  • 4K UHD 30p/25p/24p 4:2:2 10-bit / 4:2:0 8-bit (150Mbps) and various HD recording to SDHC/SDXC card
  • HDR recording, HLG or J-Log1 (10-bit)
  • 1-inch (effective) CMOS sensor with high picture quality
  • F11 Sensitivity
  • Newly-developed 3-ring 4K lens with 20x zoom (f=28mm-560mm 35mm equivalent)
  • 40x lossless dynamic zoom
  • 4-inch high resolution LCD monitor
  • LCOS Quad VGA viewfinder
  • selectable auto-mute & reclocking
  • High performance 1080 60p/50p live streaming (4K Rec + HD streaming + 4K HDMI output)
  • Low latency and high-quality streaming up to 20Mbps
  • HEVC/H.265 encoding for streaming with 50% reduction in bit rate-or-contribution quality 4:2:2 10-bit streaming at up to 24Mbps (via optional KA-EN200G)
  • LAN terminal (Streaming/IFB/Remote) in addition to USB host (v3.0)
  • Return over IP (Return video and IFB)
  • Auto FTP to upload native video clips automatically
  • Network Time Protocol (NTP)for precise time code synchronization

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Key Features

  • 9.35MP 4K UHD handheld camcorder with 1" CMOS sensor for professional sports production & coaching
  • 20x optical zoom lens for versatile framing and capturing distant subjects with clarity
  • Built-in score overlay and game clock features for live streaming and recording sports events
  • XLR mic input for high-quality audio recording, enhancing the overall production value

What's in the box:

  • GY-HC500SPC 9.35MP 4K UHD Handheld Camcorder
  • BN-VC296 Battery
  • Lens Hood
  • AC Adapter
  • Power Cable
  • JVC 1 Year Limited Warranty