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JVC GY-HM790 Specifications

  • Signal System 1

    MPEG-2 Long GOP
    Quicktime for Final Cut Pro/MP4 file formats
    NTSC
    HD HQ Mode: 1920x1080/59.94i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 1440x1080/59.94i (MOV only), 1280x720/59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p
    HD SP mode: 1440x1080/59.94i, 1280x720/59.94p 29.97p, 23.98p
    SD mode: 480/59.94i (GY-HM790U/CHU only)
    HD HQ 720p mode: 10/12/15/20/24/30/40/48/60fps

  • Signal System 2

    PAL
    HD HQ mode: 1920x1080/50i, 25p, 1440x1080/50i (MOV only), 1280x720/50p, 25p
    HD SP mode: 1440x1080/50i, 1280x720/50p, 25p
    SD mode: 576/50i (GY-HM790E/CHE only)
    HD HQ 720p mode: 10/12.5/20/25/40/50 fps

  • Image Device

    1/3" Progressive 3CCD

  • Lens

    Optional

  • Horizontal Resolution

    1080 Lines

  • Minimum Illumination

    1.25 lux (1920 x 1080 mode, f/1.4, +18dB, w/8-frame accumulation)

  • Built-in Filters

    ND: OFF, 1/4, 1/16

  • LCD Monitor

    4.3"

  • Viewfinder

    0.45" LCOS (1.23MP)

  • Memory Card Slot

    (2) SD/SDHC (Class 6 or Class 10)
    Optional SxS Module

  • Shutter Speed

    1/6 to 1/10000, EEI

  • Gain Selection

    0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, ALC

  • Maximum Recording Time

    6+ hours (2 x 32GB SD Cards, 19Mbps mode)

  • Audio Signal Format

    HD: Linear PCM 2ch, 48 kHz / 16 bit
    SD: Linear PCM 2ch, 48 kHz / 16 bit or 4ch, 32 kHz / 12 bit

  • Input and Output Connectors

    Component: BNCx3 (x1 Output)
    Composite: BNC (x1 Input, x1 Output)
    HD/SD-SDI: BNC (x1 Output)
    FireWire: 4-Pin
    USB 2.0: MiniB
    Audio: XLR (x2 Input)
    Audio: RCA (x2 Output)
    Headphone: 3.5mm Minijack
    Genlock: BNC (x1 Input)
    Timecode: BNC (x1 Input, x1 Output)
    Remote: 6-pin DIN

  • Power Requirements

    12VDC (11-17V)

  • Power Consumption

    27W

  • Operating Temperature

    32deg. to 104deg.F (0deg. to 40deg.C)

  • Weight

    8.2 lbs (3.7kg) (Includes lens, viewfinder, mic, battery)

About JVC GY-HM790 ProHD ENG / Studio Camera without Lens - (6805 Hours) SKU#1704445

The JVC GY-HM790 ProHD ENG / Studio Camera is a modular, 1/3" shoulder-mount video camera that's equally at home in the studio or in the field. Capable of recording 1080i/p, 720p 480i video to native MP4 or Final Cut Pro files for the most efficient workflow, the GY-HM790 also offers a full complement of broadcast features, including HD-SDI output, 4:2:2 sampling, timecode, genlock variable frame rates. Its ability to record to dual, hot-swappable SD/SDHC cards means affordable access to readily available media, which can be coupled with an optional SxS recorder for extended or backup capture. Optional studio components add another layer of professional functionality, placing the GY-HM790 in truly the best of both worlds.

JVC GY-HM790 ProHD ENG / Studio Camera without Lens - (6805 Hours) SKU#1704445 Features

  • 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
  • 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. The camera provides 2 memory card slots, for a total of up to 64GB of on-board storage--enough for more than 6 hours of continuous HD recording
  • 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: The 4.3" 800 x 480 WVGA LCD offers a 16:9 aspect ratio and provides a wide array of monitoring and setup indications
  • 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: The GY-HM790 captures audio with the same uncompromising quality as video. Two-channel 16-bit/48kHz uncompressed linear PCM 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. When Focus Assist is activated, the picture in the viewfinder becomes monochrome and all objects which are in focus take on a colored edge
  • 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
  • Timecode In/Out: Timecodes can be preset from within the GY-HM790's menu or can be input from an external timecode generator--useful in isocam recording applications
  • KA-790 Studio Sled: KA-790 is a mechanical adapter for studio use for the GY-HM790 and KA-M790. It supports the VF-HP790 LCD studio viewfinder on the top and stabilizes the entire system including an optional teleprompter. A hinged side panel makes it easy to remove the camera for shoulder use

What's in the box:

  • JVC GY-HM790 ProHD ENG / Studio Camera Without Lens
  • Body Cap
  • Shotgun Microphone