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2020-12-10T06:15:54

Rated 5 out of 5

JVC GY-HM170

Great camcorder for the price.

MORRIS W.

2020-12-10T06:14:26

Rated 5 out of 5

JVC GY-HM170

Great camcorder for the price.

MORRIS W.

2020-09-02T08:07:20

Rated 5 out of 5

So far so good.

So far so good. We are still exploring the functions, but so far it has taking our live stream to a new level of quality with function with our sound board along with a ATEM mini-switcher and some other extras. Also the price was great too.

TODD H.

2019-09-08T12:47:18

Rated 5 out of 5

JVC's GY HM170 camcorder is a winner!

I am retired and recently donated the last of my cameras, a JVC HM200, to our local school. Since I still shoot a weekly piece for our church, I replaced it with the JVC HM170. Essentially it is the same camera. It works very well, does exactly what I want and is very easy to work with. Plenty of positives with the HM170, as well as with the HM200. So far...no negatives. I would recommend this camera to any professional shooter.

WILLIAM H.

2019-01-31T03:35:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Great low-end camcorder with lots of features!

Our church wanted a solution to record & live-stream our services and events for those who could not attend. Budget is always a consideration plus the need to be compatible with a webcaster x2 streaming box and existing switcher. This camcorder connected well and is now serving our needs with great quality improvement.

KIRK D.

2019-01-10T08:33:15

Rated 5 out of 5

One of the best for the price!

This camera is the best. So easy to use. So powerful. I love it!

Robert S.

2019-01-06T09:47:41

Rated 4 out of 5

Great budget ENG Camera

I used it for two years and eventually sold it. The camera was easy to use and the menu was pretty straight forward. The compression can sometimes be seen in some shots (blocky areas of dark colors, etc). Low light wasn't that great. Having three rings (or two rings and a dial) to separate focus, iris, and shutter was great. It really came in handy. The camera itself was light but it was just boxy enough that it was sometimes a pain to lug it around all day with me. I took it to Disney World and it was definitely a chore trying to decide whether to pack it up and store it to go on rides or have it out in the open to be ready for some action. This was one of the reasons I sold it. I went to a smaller mirrorless camera.

John H.

2018-10-11T14:38:50

Rated 5 out of 5

recomendada

better machine

raul s.

2018-10-11T14:38:23

Rated 5 out of 5

hi performance

very. good machine.

raul s.

2018-03-28T10:43:28

Rated 4 out of 5

Good for interviews

The criticisms I've read about poor low light performance are true. Most people would probably be happier with something that has a bigger sensor. Terrible I.S. But for an inexpensive entry into 4k with pro sound, it was just what I needed. On a tripod, good lighting, and a good mic plugged in, I'm happy with the results.

Jim B.

2017-11-12T12:31:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Thanks Adorama

Clear camera.

DIEGO C.

2017-06-07T09:11:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for the price

So many manual controls, no reason you can't get the look you want. Very pleased.

todd m.

2017-05-21T11:29:18

Rated 1 out of 5

Cheaply made camera... Better to buy a HiDef instead of this 4K as too many shortcuts in design and construction. Never as a main camera!

Not much to recommend.... Very cheap flimsy feeling construction. Confusing / badly thought out location of controls. Poorly designed lcd screen, feels like it would break off easily. Lots of trade offs to get 4K. Better to get HiDef and wait for 4K. Poor low light capture, very noisy. Very hard to focus even with "focus assist".

AVERY D.

2017-04-02T10:38:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect Traveling Companion for GY-LS300

While on the road filming documentaries I love to take my fully-rigged JVC GY-LS300 with an assortment of lenses as my primary camera. But also like a run and gun camera for on the go shoots and the JVC HM170 fit the bill perfectly. It is fully adjustable and there was no learning curve as all the controls match the LS300. I am able to set both cameras--the stationary and the on the move cam--to the same settings and get footage that matches up pretty will in post. A professional might (amazingly) be put off by the low price of this camera, but a professional will generally make a decision based on features and specs rather than the price tag... and this camera sells itself in that department. No, this is not going to be your A camera if you're a pro, but a B camera at this price with all the adjustments of your big camera is really a bargain. And if you're an amateur hobbyist, you have at your fingertips full auto point and shoot, or all the manual controls you're reading about in the guides. I've been a JVC fan for decades and am so pleased that JVC still manufactures quality products.

VIRGIL E.

2016-10-19T11:55:01

Rated 5 out of 5

Highly recommended.

Received an awesome deal with my trade in DVCPRO HD camera. This JVC 4K CAM is very very nice. Lighter for my run n' gun and for tons of Broll. Highly recommended. Wayne P.

Wayne P.

2016-10-10T12:53:49

Rated 5 out of 5

video production college student

The camcorder came fast. No blemishes or damage. Good online ordering experience.

MICHAEL E.

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JVC GY-HM170 Specifications

  • Sensor

    1/2.3" CMOS

  • Resolution

    Total: 12.76 million pixels
    Active Area: 9.03 million pixels

  • White Balance

    Selection: A, B, and Preset

  • Gain

    Selection: Low, Medium and High (gain value user-defined)

  • ND Filter

    1/4, 1/16, OFF (selectable)

  • Focal Length

    4.6 to 56mm, 35mm Equivalent: 29.5 to 354mm

  • Aperture

    f/1.2 to 3.5

  • Zoom

    Optical: 12x, Dynamic: 24x

  • Filter Diameter

    62 mm

  • Image Stabilization

    Optical: Yes

  • LCD Display

    Size 3.5"
    Resolution: 920,000 pixels

  • Viewfinder

    Size: 0.24"
    Resolution: 1.56 million pixels

  • Built-In Microphone

    Built-in stereo microphone

  • Recording Media

    2 x SDXC card slots (dual, backup and continuous recording supported)

  • Video Recording

    4K (H.264 in .MOV wrapper): 3840 x 2160 (4K UltraHD): 30p, 24p at 150 Mbps
    HD 4:2:2 (.MOV): 1920 x 1080 (Full HD): 24p, 30p, 60p at 50 Mbps
    AVCHD (4:2:0)

  • Bit Depth

    8-bit

  • Audio Recording

    2-channel

  • Video Output

    1 x HDMI (Ultra HD 4K supported)

  • Audio Input

    1 x 3.5 mm Analog audio input

  • Remote

    1 x Remote port

  • User Assign Buttons

    9 x Assignable buttons

  • Inputs

    2 x 3-pin XLR

  • Power: Voltage

    7.2 VDC (battery); 12 VDC (AC adapter)

  • Power: Consumption

    Approximately: 8.1 W (with VF in 4K REC mode, default setting)

  • Operation Temperature

    32 to 104 deg. F / 0 to 40 deg. C

  • Storage Temperature

    14 to 122 deg. F / -10 to 50 deg. C

  • Operating Humidity

    30 to 80%

  • Storage Humidity

    Under 85%

  • Dimensions

    6.0 x 4.4 x 11.8" / 15.24 x 11.18 x 29.97cm (camcorder only)

  • Weight

    2.4lbs / 1.09kg (camcorder only, with battery)

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About JVC GY-HM170 4KCAM Compact Professional Camcorder - (2026 Hours) SKU#1864286

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Perfect Traveling Companion for GY-LS300

By VIRGIL E.

While on the road filming documentaries I love to take my fully-rigged JVC GY-LS300 with an assortment of lenses as my primary camera. But also like a run and gun camera for on the go shoots and the JVC HM170 fit the bill perfectly. It is fully adjustable and there was no learning curve as all the controls match the LS300. I am able to set both cameras--the stationary and the on the move cam--to the same settings and get footage that matches up pretty will in post. A professional might (a...

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One of the best for the price!

By Robert S.

This camera is the best. So easy to use. So powerful. I love it!

JVC 4KCAM Compact Professional Camcorder with Integrated 12x Optical Zoom Lens and Top Handle Audio Unit

Don't let its small size fool you! The GY-HM170 is a fully functional high performance 4K Ultra HD camcorder that's equally capable of shooting 4:2:2 Full HD at 50Mbps. Its integrated 12x optical zoom lens and 4K CMOS sensor, deliver razor sharp 4K Ultra HD recordings directly to SDHC/SDXC memory cards. It can even record on 2 cards simultaneously for instant backup or extended recording time.

Output live 4K UHD camera signals through the built-in HDMI connector. And effective 10/20/2015, each GY-HM170U is shipped with a handle that provides professional audio connections and control. Remove the handle and its tiny size allows you to shoot in venues that may be unfriendly to larger cameras.

Key Features

  • Single 1/2.3-inch CMOS image sensor with 12.4 million pixels
  • High quality integrated 12x F1.2-3.5 zoom lens (35mm equivalent: 29.5-354mm)
  • Dynamic Zoom in HD mode
  • 4:2:2 Full HD recording at 50Mbps (24-60p)
  • Live 4K UHD output via HDMI connector
  • 2 position ND filter (1/4, 1/16)
  • Audio handle with 2 XLR connectors (as of 10/20/2015)
  • Dual SDHC/SDXC slots enable dual, backup and continuous recording
  • 3.5-inch color LCD display (920K pixel) & 0.24-inch color viewfinder
  • Wired remote control supported
  • 9 user button assignable functions



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Integrated 12x Ultra HD Lens, 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor

Ultra high quality imagery begins with a precision 12x F1.2-3.5 optical zoom lens (35mm equivalent: 29.5-354mm). JVC's 4K CMOS sensor with 12.4M pixels delivers high sensitivity and excellent performance over a wide range of lighting conditions. Details are crisp and accurate throughout the entire image plane. When shooting in the HD mode, Dynamic Zoom combines optical zoom and pixel mapping to create seamless and lossless 24x zoom. This allows the camera to have a long zoom range while retaining its small form factor. Shooters will also appreciate the convenient ND filter wheel: 0, 1/4th and 1/16th positions.

Integrated 12x Ultra HD Lens

4K Ultra HD Recording at 150Mbps and Live Output

Working with 4K has never been easier! Insert an SDHC or SDXC (UHS-I Speed class3) memory card and record hours of 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) material. Recordings are made using the Quicktime (.MOV) file format and are compatible with many popular editing systems. Connect a 4K Ultra HD monitor with a single HDMI cable, and view the camera's live 4K signal. You can also play back recorded files directly from the camera. The GY-HM170 also downconverts UHD signals to standard HD for output through the built-in HDMI connector.

4K Ultra HD Recording

4:2:2 Full HD recording at 50Mbps

The GY-HM170 records 4:2:2 HD signals up to 60p at 50Mbps making it an ideal camera for general HD production work. 50Mbps files are stored in the Quicktime (.MOV) format for easy editing. Conventional AVCHD (4:2:0) recording is also possible, providing wide editing compatibility in an array of standard HD and SD formats.

4:2:2 Full HD recording at 50Mbps

Dual SDHC/SDXC Card Slots

Dual SDHC/SDXC card slots make the GY-HM170 a truly versatile camcorder, offering such benefits as simultaneous recording and relay recording. In relay recording mode, you can shoot continuously and seamlessly over multiple cards. When one card is full, the camcorder switches seamlessly and automatically to the other card. And because cards are hot swappable, there is in effect no limit to the continuous shooting time in any mode, even with lower capacity cards.

Dual SDHC/SDXC Card Slots

Web Friendly (Proxy) file formats

Lower resolution H.264 files (480x270p and 960x540p) may be recorded simultaneously with full HD files. These files are significantly smaller than HD files, and thus are very suitable for immediate posting to the web. A file recorded in the 960 x 540 mode is approximately 1/10th the size of a full HD file recorded at 35 Mbps, and therefore takes a fraction of the time to post. The smaller files may be quickly imported to an iPad for easy editing using iMovie or Pinnacle Studio. Transporting video to the web or back to the studio has never been faster.

Web Friendly (Proxy) file formats

Proven. Reliable. Top Quality

JVC GY-HM170 4KCAM Compact Professional Camcorder - (2026 Hours) SKU#1864286 Features

  • Compact 4K Ultra HD professional camcorder for high-quality video production
  • Integrated 12x optical zoom lens and 4K CMOS sensor for sharp, detailed imagery
  • Dual SDHC/SDXC card slots for simultaneous, backup, and continuous recording
  • Live 4K UHD output via HDMI connector for real-time monitoring and playback
  • Audio handle with two XLR connectors for enhanced audio control and connectivity
  • Supports 120 fps recording for high-quality slow-motion sequences and web-friendly proxy file formats for quick online sharing

What's in the box:

  • JVC GY-HM170 4KCAM Professional Camcorder
  • KA-HU1 Top Handle Unit with XLR and Audio Control
  • BN-VF823 Battery
  • AC Adapter
  • Lens Hood