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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.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
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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Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.
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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1/3" 2.2M pixels progressive scan 3CMOS
Internal/external synchronization
Optical image stabilizer
1/4 to 1/10000
-6dB, -3dB, 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, 21dB, 24dB, Lolux (30dB, 36dB), ALC
Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
4.3" 1.15M pixels
0.45" 1.22M pixels
2x SDHC/SDXC memory card Class 4/6/10 (Class4 for AVCHD and H.264 SD/Web only)
Video codec: MPEG-2 Long GOP (HD), AVCHD progressive, H.264
MOV (HD/SD/WEB), MP4 (XDCAM EX)
MTS (AVCHD progressive), MXF
MPEG-2 Long GOP
NTSC 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
HQ mode: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p, 1440 x 1080/50i
SP mode: 1440 x 1080/50i, 1280 x 720/50p
Progressive mode (Max 28Mbps): 1920 x 1080/59.94p
HQ mode (24Mbps): 1920 x 1080/59.94i
SP mode (17Mbps): 1920 x 1080/59.94i
LP mode (9Mbps): 1440 x 1080/59.94i
EP mode (5Mbps): 1440 x 1080/59.94i
Progressive mode (Max 28Mbps): 1920 x 1080/50p
HQ mode (24Mbps): 1920 x 1080/50i
SP mode (17Mbps): 1920 x 1080/50i
LP mode (9Mbps): 1440 x 1080/50i
EP mode (5Mbps): 1440 x 1080/50i
NTSC setting: XHQ mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94p, 59.94i, 29.97p, 23.98p (50Mbps)
UHQ mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 29.97p, 23.98p (35Mbps)
PAL setting: UHQ mode: 1920 x 1080/50p, 50i, 25p (50Mbps), 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p (35Mbps)
NTSC setting: 720 x 480/59.94i (GY-HM850U/HM890U only)
PAL setting: 720 x 576/50i (GY-HM850E/HM890E only)
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/4ch, 48kHz/16-bit (MPEG-2 Long GOP/H.264), AC3 2ch (AVCHD), ½-law 2ch (Web)
SDI input (BNC x1) (GY-HM890 only)
Composite output (BNC x 1), 3G SDI output (BNC x 1), HDMI output x 1
XLR 3-pin x 2, (MIC,+48V, LINE)/f3.5mm stereo mini jack x 1
RCA x 2
3.5mm mini jack x 2
BNC x 1
BNC x each 1
DIN 6-pin x 1/f2.5mm mini jack x 1
HOST x 1 (Network connection)/DEVICE x 1 (Mass storage)
XLR 4-pin x1
DC 12V (10.5V-17V)
Approx. 28W
-20½C to 50½C (14½F to 122½F)
35% to 80%
-20½C to 50½C (14½F to 122½F)
Under 85%
20.5 x 9.1 x 9.5" (521.0 x 231.0 x 242.3mm)
Without battery: Approx. 8.9 lbs (4.0kg)
With battery: Approx. 10.6 lbs (4.8kg)

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The GY-HM890U is not just a camera; it's a versatile tool for professional videographers. It features four channels of audio and dual memory card recording at up to 50 Mbps. It also includes an external HD-SDI pool feed input, making it the most feature-rich HD camera JVC has ever offered.
Designed with a well-balanced shoulder-mount form, this camera is perfect for use as an HD studio camera or for multi-camera field production. It's compatible with a full range of studio components, including custom studio sled, zoom and focus controls, CCUs, and an 8.4-inch LCD viewfinder.
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