News: JVC Launches “Connected Cam” 2/3rd-inch Broadcast Camera

[Chris Hurd]

WAYNE, NJ (April 4, 2018) – JVC Professional Video, a division of JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation, today announced the GY-HC900 “CONNECTED CAM” broadcast camcorder, which features three 2/3-inch CMOS image sensors for full HD imagery, as well as enhanced connectivity for a complete news-over-IP workflow solution in the field. The camera is being demonstrated at the 2018 NAB Show (Booth C4315), which runs April 9-12 in Las Vegas, Nev.

When paired directly with the optional ProHD Dockable Bridge or via Wi-Fi with any ProHD Bridge unit, the new GY-HC900 allows on-air talent to conduct a two-way interview with return video while streaming live to air without any external boxes or backpacks. It is JVC’s first camera featuring a new communications engine that optimizes both image processing and IP performance. The engine enables simultaneous recording, low latency streaming, and simultaneous decoding for return video and IFB. Latency can be as low as 500ms for both outgoing and incoming video.

Read the full press release at https://www.dvinfo.net/news/jvc-laun...st-camera.html

[Paul R Johnson]

These have been at most of the shows for a while now - I thought the spec impressive but the actual camera a little, well, boring! JVC weren't even pushing it that hard at the last London event.