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2012-09-23T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Pro Features, Very Affordable

I use this camera to capture footage for short films and interviews for our church. I find it easy to use with a nice feature set for the price.

arob83

2012-01-22T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Not a fan....

I bought three of these. They last eight months before I had to get rid of them and buy something else. They are really poor in low-light. I'll even go so far as to say that they aren't great in medium light. HD require a lot of light, and when you pair that with 1/4" chips, you get a camera that really struggles. Also, it would be nice if there was an on-screen display for the ND filter. Many times I thought I was struggling against the camera and the switch had gotten thrown. That being said, it is really awesome to be able to shoot QT natively and just drag-and-drop into FCP. One feature that I'll truly miss. Also, the shotgun mic that comes mounted on the camera is really amazing and has fantastic range.

Thomas H.

2012-01-04T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great, Easy to use.

Use it for weddings Ease of use, quick transfer of video

MARIA C.

2011-02-05T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent Compact Pro Camera

Film a religious service for weekly broadcast on Cable TV. Just getting familiar with the HM100. The location is chronically in low light. Trying to find the right gain on the camera to produce the best picture in this situation. Used Lowlux but will probably switch to manual gain. Excellent compact design. Taking files directly to FCP without bothering with Log and Transfer is a very big plus and a time saver.

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JVC GY-HM100U ProHD Compact Hand-held 3-CCD Camcorder - (16 Hours) SKU#1572926 Specifications

  • Image sensor

    1/4" Progressive scan 3CCD

  • Synchronizing system

    Internal synchronization

  • Stabilizer

    Optical image stabilizer

  • Lens

    Fujinon F1.8, 10x, f=3.7-37mm (35mm conversion:39 to 390mm)

  • Filter diameter

    46mm

  • Shutter speed

    1/4 to 1/10000

  • Gain

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

  • ND filter

    1/10

  • LCD display

    2.8"

  • Viewfinder

    0.44"

  • HD Video Recording media

    2x SDHC memory card Class 6

  • HD Video recording

    Video codec: MPEG2 Long GOP
    File format: Quick time format for Final Cut Pro/ISO base media file format

  • HD Video Recording mode

    60 Hz setting: HQ mode:1920 x 1080/59.94i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 1440 x 1080/59.94i, 1280 x 720/59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p
    SP mode: 1440 x 1080/59.94i, 1280 x 720/59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p
    50Hz setting: HQ mode:1920 x 1080/50i, 25p 1440 x 1080/50i, 1280 x 720/50p, 25p
    SP mode: 1440 x 1080/50i, 1280 x 720/50p, 25p

  • Audio recording

    LPCM 2ch, 48kHz/16-bit(Internal stereo mic/External mic input)

  • Still Image Recording media

    Multimedia card/SD card/SDHC card

  • Still Image Format

    JPEG

  • Video output

    Composite output (480i, 4:3/16:9) (f3.5mm mini jack)
    Component output (480i /720p /1080i) (Multi-pin cable)
    HDMI output (480i: / 720p /1080i)

  • Audio input

    XLR x2 (MIC,+48V/LINE)

  • Mic input

    3.5mm mini jack

  • Audio output

    3.5mm mini jack

  • Headphone

    3.5mm mini jack

  • USB

    USB2.0, mini B

  • Power

    DC 11V (AC adaptor), DC 7.2V (Battery)

  • Power consumption

    7.2W (with VF and LCD monitor)

  • Operating temperature

    0 to 40 Deg C (32 to 104 Deg F)

  • Storage temperature

    -10 to 60 Deg C (18 to 140 Deg F)

  • Operating humidity

    30% to 80%

  • Storage humidity

    Under 85%

  • Dimensions

    138(W) x 178(H) x 365(D)mm (5-7/16" x 7" x 14-3/8")

  • Weight

    Less than 1.4kg (3.1 lbs) (Including battery, microphone, SDHC cards)

  • Warranty

    JVC 1 year parts and labor warranty

About JVC GY-HM100U ProHD Compact Hand-held 3-CCD Camcorder - (16 Hours) SKU#1572926

The JVC GY-HM100U is a Compact Handheld camcorder with performance and features found only in larger and more expensive models. It's designed to be easy to use, making it ideal for news reporters and producers. Seasoned shooters will find that its small size lets them work in environments where larger cameras would be impractical - all while producing recordings on par with broadcast cameras.

Three newly developed 1/4-inch progressive scan CCDs - one each for red, green and blue - provide rich, accurate colors. To separate primary colors, JVC has incorporated a high accuracy Fujinon glass prism and the proprietary mounting technology.

The GY-HM100U utilizes a high definition lens by Fujinon, world leader in HD lens technology. This lens features 3 aspheric elements which minimize the weight and space required, while producing less distortion, ghosting and flare.

JVC's digital signal processor (DSP) processes all images as full 1920x1080 progressive signals, providing the maximum image information to work with regardless of the actual recording mode that is used.

The GY-HM100 records on widely available SDHC Class 6 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.

The GY-HM100 records 2 channels of uncompressed LPCM (linear pulse code modulated) 16 bit audio sampled at 48Khz. Audio levels can be controlled manually, or automatically using AGC.

JVC GY-HM100U ProHD Compact Hand-held 3-CCD Camcorder - (16 Hours) SKU#1572926 Features

  • Professional format recording with selectable data rates up to 35Mbps
  • Native Final Cut Pro format: Fastest HD shoot to edit workflow. Edit immediately without conversion or transcoding
  • Native .MP4 format: Compatible with most professional non-linear editing systems
  • Records to dual SDHC memory cards (no moving parts in recording system)
  • Full HD recording (selectable): 1920 x 1080 (1080p24/25/30, 1080i) and 1280 x 720P (p60/50/30/25/24)
  • Fujinon HD lens with manual or auto modes
  • Extensive image customization modes (gamma, matrix, knee, detail, etc.)
  • Uncompressed LPCM audio (2ch) recording
  • Manual level controls with audio meter
  • XLR inputs with phantom power

What's in the box:

  • JVC GY-HM100U ProHD Camcorder
  • Top handle
  • Mic Holder
  • Battery Pack (BN-VF823U)
  • AC Adapter
  • Microphone
  • Windscreen
  • Eyecup
  • Lens Hood
  • Item Note: Battery Charger; Wireless Remote Control Unit; Component Cable; A/V Cable