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Extend coverage on pre-owned products after the retailer warranty ends and protect photo & video gear from accidental damage with Adorama Protect.
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Coverage for pre-owned gear begins after the retailer warranty ends, plus accidental damage protection for photo/video gear that starts on day one.
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When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
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Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for International and U.S. territories purchases. Plans on pre-owned items do not cover pre-existing damages.
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1/2.3-inch Back Side Illuminated CMOS Total 12.4M pixels
Internal synchronization
Optical image stabilizer
1/4 - 1/10000
F1.2 (wide) to F3.5 (tele)
f=4.67mm to 56.04mm
35mm equivalent: 29.5mm to 354mm
62mm
0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18,21,24 dB, Lolux(30,36 dB), AGC
none , 1/4, 1/16
3.5-inch 920 k pixels, 16:9
0.24-inch 1.56 M pixel, 16:9
2x SDHC/SDXC memory card (4K:UHS-1 U3 HD:50Mbps Class10, MOV HDClass 6 AVCHD Class4)
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (4K/HD) ,AVCHD(HD/SD)
File format : MOV(H.264), MTS(AVCHD)
NTSC setting: 3840 x 2160/29.97p, 23.98p
PAL setting: 3840 x 2160/25p
NTSC setting: XHQ 422 mode:1920 x1080/59.94p.29.97p,23.98p(50Mbps), XHQ mode: 1920x1080/59.94p,29.97p,23.98p(50Mbps),1920x1080/59.94i,29.97p, 23.98p(35Mbps) 1280x720/59.94p(35Mbps)
PAL setting: XHQ mode:1920 x 1080/50p(50Mbps) XHQ mode:1920x1080/50p,50i,25p(50Mbps),1920x1080/50i,25p(35Mbps), 1280x720/50p(35Mbps)
NTSC setting: Progressive mode(Max 28Mbps):1920 x 1080/59.94p, HQ mode(24Mbps):1920 x 1080/59.94i, SP mode(17Mbps):1920 x1080/59.94i LP mode(9Mbps):1440 x 1080/59.94i, EP mode(5Mbps):1440 x1080/59.94i
PAL setting: Progressive mode(Max 28Mbps):1920 x 1080/50p, HQ mode(24Mbps):1920 x 1080/50i, SP mode(17Mbps):1920 x1080/50i LP mode(9Mbps):1440 x 1080/50i, EP mode(5Mbps):1440 x1080/50i
NTSC setting: 720 x 480/59.94i
SD(H.264)
NTSC setting: 720 x 480/59.94i
NTSC setting: HQ mode(3Mbps):960 x 540/29.97p, 23.98p, LP mode(1.2Mbps):480 x 270/29.97p, 23.98p
PAL setting: HQ mode(3Mbps):960 x 540/25p, LP mode(1.2Mbps):480 x 270/25p
LPCM 2ch, 48kHz/16-bit(4k/HD/SD MOV)), AC3 2ch(AVCHD), low 2ch(Proxy)
AV output (3.5mm mini jack)
SDI output (BNC)
HDMI output
XLR x2 (MIC,+48V/LINE), 3.5mm mini jack
AV output (3.5mm mini jack)
3.5mm mini jack
2.5mm mini jack x1
DEVICEx1(Mass storage)
DC 12V (AC adaptor), DC 7.2V (Battery)
Approx. 1.11kg (including battery)
153 mm(W) x 112 mm(H) x 299 mm(D)

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JVC GY-HM170U 4KCAM Compact Handheld Camcorder with Integrated 12X Lens
If you’re looking for a compact handheld camcorder that’s capable of shooting 4K, consider the JVC GY-HM170U. Don’t let its small size fool you, the JVC GY-HM170 is a fully functional high performance Ultra HD camcorder that’s capable of shooting 4:2:2 Full HD at 50Mbps. The JVC GY-HM170U has an integrated 12x Ultra HD lens with a 35mm equivalent zoom range of 29.5-345mm. The Dynamic Zoom combines optical zoom and pixel mapping to extend its zoom capabilities up to 24x in extended mode. The entire package powered by a 1/2.3-inch 12.4MP CMOS sensor.
The JVC GY-HM170U also offers some advanced features including dual SDCH/SDXC card slots allowing you to option to simultaneously record to either cards or use relay recording to seamlessly record from card to another allowing you to have continuous shooting time that’s only limited by the number of cards you have available. The JVC GY-HM170U records in both Ultra HD, Full HD, or in compressed H.264 for web-ready files.
Key Features
If you’ve been looking for a future-proof handheld camcorder that was budget-friendly, the JVC GY-HM170U has all the right features at a price that’s hard to beat. With the ability to work in a variety of file formats including AVCHD and Quicktime, the JVC GY-HM170U has the flexibility to meet your editing demands.
From the Manufacturer
JVC GY-HM170U 4KCAM Compact Handheld Camcorder with Integrated 12x Lens
Don't let its small size fool you! The JVC 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 its tiny size allows you to shoot in venues that may be unfriendly to larger cameras.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.