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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 - (341 Hours) SKU#1688536

What's in the box:

  • JVC GY-HM170 4KCAM Professional Camcorder
  • KA-HU1 Top Handle Unit with XLR and Audio Control
  • AC Adapter
  • JVC Replacement Microphone Unit
  • Lens Hood
  • Eye Cup
  • Lens Cap
  • Item Note: Missing BN-VF 823 Battery