JVC GY-HM650 ProHD Mobile News Camera, 2.2MP, Three 1/3" 12-Bit CMOS Sensors, 23x Fujinon Auto Focus Zoom Lens, Built-In GPS

JVC GY-HM650 ProHD Mobile News Camera - 2.2MP, Three 1/3" 12-Bit CMOS Sensors, 23x Fujinon Auto Focus Zoom Lens, Built-In GPS
Whether you’re working in a traditional newsroom or if you’re working in the immediacy of web, the JVC GY-HM650 Mobile News Camera is designed to meet the needs of news gathering professionals with 2 1/3-inch 12-bit CMOS sensors, each capable of producing a max resolution of 1920x1080 (Full HD). Its CMOS sensor helps the JVC GY-HM650 deliver tack sharp images even in the most challenging low-light situations, while its lightweight and ergonomic design makes easy to carry at large all-day events or a B-camera.

The JVC GY-HM650 not only offers an workhorse HD sensor, as with all great imaging products, the sensor should compliment the glass in front of the camera; in the JVC GY-HM650 you can find a 23x Fujinon Auto-Focus zoom lens with manual functions with an f/1.6-3.0 aperture rating (you can also stop down to F/11 – giving you unheard of light control in-camera). The integrated lens also includes a 3-position ND filter for even more light control.

Key Features

• 1/3-inch 12-bit CMOS sensors (1920 x 1080 x 3)
• F11 Sensitivity
• 23x Fujinon Auto focus zoom lens with manual functions
• F1.6-3.0, 23x, f=4.1-94.3mm (35mm conversion:29 to 667mm)
• 3.5-inch 920K pixel LCD display with focus assist
• SDXC/SDHC memory card recording (2 slots for dual-backup, continuous recording)
• Dual Codec recording (HD + SD or HD + 480x270 web delivery)
• Professional switch layout and comprehensive video settings
• Pre Rec (retro) mode (20 sec.)
• Interval (time lapse) recording
• Built-in stereo microphone
• 2-channel balanced audio inputs (mic/line switchable) w/phantom power supply
• GPS
• WiFi

An optimum combination of low-light performance, portability, user-friendly design, and cutting-edge features make the JVC GY-HM650 ProHD Mobile News Camera stand out from the rest. By promoting efficiency and high quality, the ProHD Mobile News Camera is your essential workhorse when it comes to mobile newsgathering. It is infused with useful features that make the news camera operators' jobs a whole lot easier. Some of which are: built-in GPS, Wi-Fi, and dual codec recording capacity ? to mention a few. The three 1/3" 12-bit CMOS sensors, are each capable of dishing out a maximum image resolution of 1920 x 1080, so that every detail of your captured images and video are displayed with exceptional clarity.

JVC GY-HM650 ProHD Mobile News Camera is also equipped with a 3x Fujinon autofocus zoom lens that lets you shoot long and wide angles, and it can even be operated by extensive manual functions. On-the-go shooting is also made more convenient, thanks to its exceptional viewfinder, LCD display, and built-in crystal clear microphone. For hassle-free connectivity, you can make use of this camera's HD-SDI and HDMI connectors. Also featuring an F11 sensitivity at 2000 lux and a built-in 3-position ND filter, you'll have everything you need right at your fingertips. The JVC GY-HM650 ProHD Mobile News Camera absolutely revolutionizes quality mobile newsgathering and video recording on the go.

The GY-HM650 ProHD handheld mobile news camera can shoot and deliver news footage faster than ever. Equipped with dual codecs, it produces full HD files on one memory card while simultaneously creating smaller, Web-friendly files on a second card. With built-in FTP and Wi-Fi connectivity, the GY-HM650 delivers the footage back to a station without a microwave or satellite connection.

With a built-in Fujinon wide angle 23x zoom lens, superior low-light performance, and excellent sensitivity (F11 at 2000 lux), the GY-HM650 has ideal optics for challenging shooting environments. The HD lens has a focal range of 29mm-667mm (35mm equivalent) and includes manual focus, servo zoom, and iris rings, along with three ND filters and a removable hood. Other features include JVC's auto-focus with face detection and an optical image stabilizer.

Equipped with three, 1/3-inch 1920x1080 12-bit CMOS sensors, the lightweight GY-HM650 records HD or SD footage in multiple file formats, including native XDCAM Ex (.MP4), Final Cut Pro (.MOV), and AVCHD, to non-proprietary SDHC or SDXC media cards. It also records .MXF files with rich descriptive metadata that is optimized for asset management. The camera also includes HD-SDI and HDMI outputs for easy monitoring of HD footage.

Designed for versatility, the GY-HM650 features a 1.22 MP color viewfinder and color 3.5-inch LCD to handle run-and-gun and tripod-based stand-ups. The Pre Rec (retro cache) feature continuously records and stores up to five seconds of footage in cache memory to help prevent missed shots of breaking news, while a second trigger and servo zoom control on the built-in handle makes it easy to record while holding the camera at low or high angles.

In addition, the GY-HM650 provides a number of essential audio features. Its built-in stereo microphone is ideal for capturing natural sound on location, but the camera also includes two XLR inputs with phantom power and a shotgun mic holder, as well as a headphone jack and separate input for a wireless mic receiver.