New JVC cameras

Tim Polster · April 17th, 2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig Yanagi

These cameras will have LANC standard.

Thanks for your reply but will it have zoom and iris control or just zoom?

Craig Yanagi · April 18th, 2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by David Parks

Craig,

If I am reading the specs right, it appears that the AVCHD codec recording mode is 60i only while the 35mbit/sec codec is all of the progressive frame rates.

Is there a reason for this?

The GY-HM600 will support standard AVCHD. The GY-HM650 adds H.264 recording with the additional frame rates.

Craig Yanagi · April 18th, 2012, 08:14 AM

Both camcorders will have variable frame rate recording. Specifications aren't finalized, yet.

AVCHD standard format of 1080 60i is the current specification to conform to broadcast standards. AVCHD Progressive implementation is something we will be looking into as well.

Zach Love · April 18th, 2012, 11:19 AM

VFR... #@*& YEAH!

Thanks Craig. I look forward to seeing what they are. I don't know how you could beat the 1-frame increments of Sony's EX series, but if you can implement that, it would be fantastic. As long as it isn't fewer options than the HM700, I'll be excited.

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I'll have to say since I'm still on FCP7, the HD MPEG2 is better for me to work with at the moment (quicker log & transfer), but AVCHD I think is great future proofing, because what I've seen it is a better codec. When I move past FCP7 to something that can edit more video natively (like FCPX or Premiere Pro) I'll probably be more open to AVCHD.

I think it would be great to have all the same recording rates in HD MPEG2 & AVCHD, when my post production flow changes, all I have to do is go into the menu of my camera instead of looking for a new camera.

Carig, if possible for AVCHD & HD MPEG 2 to have the same offerings (or at least most of the same), that would be ideal.

Craig Yanagi · April 18th, 2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Polster

Thanks for your reply but will it have zoom and iris control or just zoom?

The LANC control will be for zoom, focus, iris and start/stop.

Tim Polster · April 19th, 2012, 07:33 AM

Thanks Craig! A true event camera. I will give this camera a look next to my XF300. Though it will be hard to pass up the 4:2:2 of the XF300.

Randy Johnson · April 19th, 2012, 07:41 AM

Any updates coming to the GY-HM 710? I am done with the hand held camera game.

Craig Yanagi · April 19th, 2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Randy Johnson

Any updates coming to the GY-HM 710? I am done with the hand held camera game.

There aren't any immediate changes to our current HM700 series line. They're all doing quite well in their respective segments.

Craig Yanagi · April 19th, 2012, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim Polster

Thanks Craig! A true event camera. I will give this camera a look next to my XF300. Though it will be hard to pass up the 4:2:2 of the XF300.

I will be curious to see if you observe differences, if any, with the recorded material.

- Craig

Craig Yanagi · April 19th, 2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim Polster

...if possible for AVCHD & HD MPEG 2 to have the same offerings (or at least most of the same), that would be ideal.

To quote the engineering team at JVC Professional, "Anything's possible from a technology standpoint."

We'll be looking into this as we get closer to the shipping date later this year.

Ronan Fournier · April 19th, 2012, 10:20 AM

Hi Craig,
And whatabout the interchangeable lens version of the GY-HMQ10, that was shown during the CES? Is it still on tracks?
That would be great for wildlife documentary.

Randy Johnson · April 19th, 2012, 12:34 PM

2. questions 1.When the info says its low light is f11 what are the condidtions? ie is f11 @ 0 gain now special low light modes? is at @ 2000 lux? 2. How does it compare to the 710s? about the same or better? In low light.

Tim Polster · April 19th, 2012, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig Yanagi

I will be curious to see if you observe differences, if any, with the recorded material.

- Craig

Probably true but I am in the habit of using secondary color correction on everything I shoot and the 4:2:2 MXF just does a great job. This is where I would test between the two.

I too am hoping the F11 number is in a normal shooting mode and as clean as the XF300s.

Craig Yanagi · April 20th, 2012, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Randy Johnson

2. questions 1.When the info says its low light is f11 what are the condidtions? ie is f11 @ 0 gain now special low light modes? is at @ 2000 lux? 2. How does it compare to the 710s? about the same or better? In low light.

1. F11 @2000 lux, 0db gain.

2. Better.

Randy Johnson · April 20th, 2012, 06:55 AM

F11 @ 2000 lux! sounds like were back to the DV days finally!

April 18th, 2012, 08:14 AM	#18
Craig Yanagi JVC America Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wayne, New Jersey Posts: 198	Re: New JVC cameras Both camcorders will have variable frame rate recording. Specifications aren't finalized, yet. AVCHD standard format of 1080 60i is the current specification to conform to broadcast standards. AVCHD Progressive implementation is something we will be looking into as well. __________________ Craig Yanagi - National Marketing Manager JVC Professional Video Division, JVCKENWOOD USA Corp.

April 18th, 2012, 11:19 AM	#19
Zach Love Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 944	Re: New JVC cameras VFR... #@*& YEAH! Thanks Craig. I look forward to seeing what they are. I don't know how you could beat the 1-frame increments of Sony's EX series, but if you can implement that, it would be fantastic. As long as it isn't fewer options than the HM700, I'll be excited. --- I'll have to say since I'm still on FCP7, the HD MPEG2 is better for me to work with at the moment (quicker log & transfer), but AVCHD I think is great future proofing, because what I've seen it is a better codec. When I move past FCP7 to something that can edit more video natively (like FCPX or Premiere Pro) I'll probably be more open to AVCHD. I think it would be great to have all the same recording rates in HD MPEG2 & AVCHD, when my post production flow changes, all I have to do is go into the menu of my camera instead of looking for a new camera. Carig, if possible for AVCHD & HD MPEG 2 to have the same offerings (or at least most of the same), that would be ideal. __________________ Nothing says you're a serious video maker like S-VHS

April 19th, 2012, 07:33 AM	#21
Tim Polster Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 2,231	Re: New JVC cameras Thanks Craig! A true event camera. I will give this camera a look next to my XF300. Though it will be hard to pass up the 4:2:2 of the XF300.

April 19th, 2012, 07:41 AM	#22
Randy Johnson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,067	Re: New JVC cameras Any updates coming to the GY-HM 710? I am done with the hand held camera game.

April 19th, 2012, 10:20 AM	#26
Ronan Fournier Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Paris, France Posts: 201	Re: New JVC cameras Hi Craig, And whatabout the interchangeable lens version of the GY-HMQ10, that was shown during the CES? Is it still on tracks? That would be great for wildlife documentary. __________________ http://www.songesdemoai.com/

April 19th, 2012, 12:34 PM	#27
Randy Johnson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,067	Re: New JVC cameras 2. questions 1.When the info says its low light is f11 what are the condidtions? ie is f11 @ 0 gain now special low light modes? is at @ 2000 lux? 2. How does it compare to the 710s? about the same or better? In low light.

April 20th, 2012, 06:55 AM	#30
Randy Johnson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,067	Re: New JVC cameras F11 @ 2000 lux! sounds like were back to the DV days finally!