JVC GY-HM790U ProHD ENG / Studio Camera with Fujinon 17x Lens, 1/3" Progressive 3CCDs, Dual SD/SDHC Slots, HD/SD-SDI, FireWire Output

JVC GY-HM790U Features

• Quick Zoom Function: Provides for a rapid zoom movement to the telephoto position to check focus with the simple push of a button
• Cruising Zoom Function: Lock zoom speed at an existing, repeatable rate
• Internal Focus: The lens element design fitted for the internal focus mechanism greatly reduces aberrations and image distortions. These advances contribute to more balanced imaging from center to edge throughout the aperture range
• Modular Design: The GY-HM790 is equipped with a 68-pin chassis connector that allows various modules to be attached to the unit without external cabling
• Advanced Technologies = Higher HD Image Quality: The GY-HM790 utilizes three precisely aligned 1/3" progressive scan full HD CCDs--one each for red, green and blue primary colors--and outputs full resolution in both 720p and 1080i/p
• JVC Original 35Mbps MPEG2 Encoder: Drawing from its experience in developing rack mount encoders used by major television stations, JVC developed a proprietary codec capable of providing highly efficient compression up to 35 megabits per second, a bitrate that can support full 1920 x 1080 sampling
• Variable Frame Rate Recording (Overcrank, Undercrank): When recording in the 720p 35Mbps mode, the camera can be set to record at a frame rate different than the playback rate. This capability makes it possible to record slow or fast motion when the recording is played back at 24p or 30p
• Standard Definition Recording Capability: Responding to the needs of the industry, the GY-HM790, in addition to its capability as an HD recorder, offers standard-definition recording for maximum flexibility
• Lens Options: Numerous HD lens options are available from JVC, including the 13x Th13x3.5BRMU wide angle Fujinon zoom lens, a 17x XT17sx45BRMK1 Fujinon zoom, 18x HTs18X4.2BRM Fujinon, 20x KT20X5BKRS Canon, 14x Canon KT14x4.4KRSJ adapters that allow 1/2" and 2/3" bayonet mount lenses to be used
• SDHC Memory Card Recording: The GY-HM790 records on widely available SDHC Class 6 or Class 10 memory cards, presently available in capacities up to 32GB
• Native File Recording: The GY-HM790 incorporates JVC's Native File Recording technology that stores video in the ready-to-edit file formats used by Apple's Final Cut Pro and other popular nonlinear editing systems
• Optional SxS Media Recorder: The optional SxS media recorder allows simultaneous shooting to SDHC and SxS media, providing instant backup or archival recordings. This compact recorder attaches directly to the GY-HM790 without an adapter
• Pre Rec (Retro Cache) Start Mode: In this mode, the GY-HM790 continually records up to 20 seconds in cache memory. When the trigger is pressed, the live signal is appended to the cache recording, giving the shooter a head start in getting the shot
• Continuous Clip Mode: In this mode, the GY-HM790 creates a single clip file from multiple trigger presses. This is ideal when "in camera editing" is preferred. The complete shot sequence is instantly available as a single clip
• JVC ProHD Clip Manager: The ProHD Clip Manager for both Mac and Windows makes it easy to manage MP4 clips on the GY-HM790's memory cards from your computer. With a few clicks of the mouse you can copy, move or delete clips, preview clip content, as well as view and edit clip metadata
• ProHD Log and Transfer Plug-in: The ProHD Log and Transfer Plug-in is a software for Apple's Final Cut Pro that lets you drop MP4 files recorded on the GY-HM790 into the clip bin of Final Cut Pro
• Compact Shoulder Form Factor: Weighing only 8.2 lbs including lens, viewfinder, microphone and battery, the GY-HM790 rests comfortably on the right shoulder providing stable, steady shots
• High Resolution LCOS viewfinder: The GY-HM790 is equipped with a new, rugged, high-resolution viewfinder based on a new .45-inch 1.22MP Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCOS) panel (852 x 480 x 3)
• Jumbo Size 4.3" Flip-out LCD Panel: Complementing the new high resolution viewfinder is a large LCD flip-out monitor that can be used in recording, playback, clip management menu operation
• Built-in Clip View & Management Functions: When the camera is switched to the playback mode, a clip viewer appears on the large LCD monitor and in the VF. Clips are identified by timecode and with a user-defined filename with numeric increments
• Spot Exposure Meter: When shooting very high contrast scenes, the Spot Meter can be a very useful tool, letting the videographer monitor the dynamic range of an image on the LCD/VF and adjust the exposure of an object in the frame
• Uncompressed Audio Recording w/Full Manual Control: Two-channel 16-bit/48kHz uncompressed linear PCM (pulse code modulated) audio channels are recorded via the detachable shotgun microphone, or via a pair of balanced XLR connectors
• Patented "Focus Assist" Function: Achieving exact focus with HD signals is critical. JVC's Focus Assist turns focusing into a fast, easy and accurate process
• HD/SD-SDI, IEEE1394 Output: For live broadcast applications or monitoring, the GY-HM790 provides an uncompressed, 4:2:2 full HD or downconverted SD signal via its HD/SD-SDI connector. The signal can come from either the camera or from memory playback
• Genlock / Aux (Pool feed) Input: For multi-camera productions, the GY-HM790 provides a genlock input. The same connector can be switched to an auxiliary SD video input (standard definition), useful for recording composite pool feeds from other cameras