JVC Introduces the GY-HD110U ProHD Camcorder
 

JVC Introduces the GY-HD110U ProHD Camcorder

In providing our customers with enhancements to our ProHD Professional High Definition product line, JVC is pleased to announce the release of the GY-HD110U, the latest version of our HD100 series of ProHD camcorders.

"As the ProHD product line progresses, JVC will work to continually improve the performance of our products and bring to market requested functionalities aimed to benefit our customers," states Craig Yanagi, National Marketing Manager, Creation Products.

With the same design as the GY-HD100U, the GY-HD110U implements a number of additional features requested by our growing circle of producers and cinematographers and now added to the multiple-award winning GY-HD100U:

ProHD HD100 Series Camcorders Attributes:
· True 24 frame Progressive recording
· Full HD resolution 1280 x 720 image capture
· Interchangeable lenses with bayonet mount
· Professional design and compact form factor
· Three 1/3-inch native high definition CCDs
· Output in multiple HD formats including 1080i
· HDV and DV compatible
· Time Code
· Standard ¼-inch tripod mount

New GY-HD110U Features:
· Black and white viewfinder display mode
· Simultaneous use of both eyepiece viewfinder and tri-mode LCD display when powered by Anton Bauer or IDX battery system
· Selectable mirror mode on vertically flipped LCD display
· Adjustable setting of FOCUS ASSIST function
· Choice of three image formats on composite out (letterbox, squeeze, side cut)
· User selectable DNR ON/OFF menu setting
· 13 segment audio level indicator
· Manual audio control within FAS (Full Auto Shooting) mode
· Audio limiter available in manual mode
· Parallel power off management of DR-HD100 hard disk recorder

The GY-HD110U is able to use all accessories including lenses and battery system adapters designed for the HD100 series of camcorders with no modifications necessary.

The introductory suggested list pricing for the GY-HD110U will be $6,295.00, which is identical to the preceding model. Shipment of the GY-HD110U is scheduled to begin in mid July 2006.
For more information, visit the JVC Web site at http://pro.jvc.com.

Once again we in the UK get hit. I was told there was a £400 price increase over the preceding model.

Andrew

None of those upgrades really excites me. At all. Since it doesn't look like it will cost any more, I guess it's OK, but no "wow" factor here. The main thing I'd be looking for is to have some more of the quirks worked out.

I really don't need the upgrades eithers, although they are nice...I wonder if JVC will offer a way to upgrade a current HD100 to this.

i'd seriously doubt it - tho most could be software updates

Andrew

Those new features are good to have but it's not really much of an upgrade and certainly no reason for us all to trade in our HD100s!

For 720/50 or 60 on the 200 the trade-in might well be worth it though.

You telling me I'm out of shape?

:)

I was just saying that since it seems to be largely a software update, maybe the HD100 can get upgraded if desired...if not, oh well. I love my HD100 anyway.

Cap'n, now would I make such an insulting remark to someone so brilliantly named?

-- The Other Keith

Steve, JVC is not offering a upgrade to the GYHD100 with the new specs on the HD110. The only way to acquire the new features is by purchasing the new GYHD110 camcorder.

This is why the GYHD100U has the Anton Bauer Promotion available and the GYHD110 does not.

The Anton Bauer promotion assists in getting rid of all current inventory, both at JVC and in Dealers stock. Considering that the AB promotion provides $1200 in free products, the GYHD100 is still a great purchase even without the new features.

Scott Cantrell
TapeWorks Texas Inc - HDVinfo Sponser
scott@tapeworkstexas.com

I was just wondering, but don't get me wrong, I am much happier with the free AB I got than the HD110 features.

yup... same here.. the new features aint worth $1200 (free A/B)

I dont get it. I read threw the list of features and new shoulder pad wasnt one of them! LOOK AT THAT THING! All nice and curvy.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

I wonder if I could buy one of those and slap it on my outdated hd100s?

It looks like they also took the nice leatherette ear cup, and covered it with a foam pad.

There are HD100 Pics with the same attachements, but as we know, don't come with the camera. Not sure if JVC is changing it or not though, but I have seen those pics of the HD100 before.

That is a very OLD picture of the HD100, with that round earcup foam.

Circa February 2005 or so, I'd say, before the NAB debut.

Does this mean we can expect less attention from JVC in the future regarding th JVC100 (accessories, firm ware upgrades, etc.)?

Or because the cameras are so similar does it mean the opposite (ie - because JVC is still exploring everything that this particular class of cameras can do, there will be future upgrades, etc)?

What's your guys' take on this?

john
evilgeniusentertainment.com

As far as accessories, i'd have to believe that there are more comming as it seems that the form factor is going to stay the same. If the chassis and everything is the same then I don't see why accesories wouldn't be interchangeable.

As far as more firmware/software updates, I kinda doubt if we'll see any further development for the 100 line, unless it's a major issue affecting a large percentage of the installed base.

Cool, thanks for the info.

I want that pad! (:

HD110 Multiple Output Question
 

Given my limited experiance, I feel like a pair of brown shoes in a tuxedo shop whenever I ask a question in this forum but here goes.

What advantage does the Multiple Output capabilities, specifically 1080i output mean to me? (The other "improvements" dont appear to be important to me..I think)

I do short films on humanitarian projects in C and S. America..scenery and people stuff. I burn the final product to DVD.

I have been waiting to buy the 100U with AB promotion, just got the money and now I see the 110U.

thanks so much for any responses.

Jon

Clarifications
 

All,

First off, Nate is right, the B&H picture is not current. They should update their picture. Current pictures are easy to obtain on www.jvc.com/pro

Second, please know that ALL accessories that were for the GY-HD100U also work on the GY-HD110U. The two bodies are the same physical design.

Third, please know that there is no capability to upgrade a GY-HD100U to a GY-HD110U.

Regards, Carl

Seems to me the 110 is simply the latest version of the original, which is what Sony does with it's minor upgrades. It's not a reason to get all excited and trade your camera. It's simply the way the camera is now configured. This is why I've never liked being the first kid on the block with the newest toy. When the DSR500 came out, we waited till the minor upgrade which happened in less than a year. It wasn't a big deal, but a few things were better. In the case of this JVC, the main thing they've done is provide the flipped image correction in the viewfinder, which means you can use one of the adapters for 35mm lenses and see the image properly when shooting. That's a rather big deal for me, because if I were to buy this camera I would also get the Redrock Micro so I could use all my old Nikkor 35mm still camera lenses.

Sort of like the XL1-XL1s. Only not a huge leap in cost, timespan between versions, or major changes. So it's exactly like that, only different ;)

Yeah, exactly the same...only different. It's a good thing--allows them to fix early problems and improve the camera over time. Of course if you bought the first model and then like the changes they made, you would be upset, but that's the breaks of jumping into the pool too early. All those guys make life better for the ones who wait, so just think of it as good quality community service. However...I know a guy who bought MII when it came out in the '80s and he's still pissed off. I told him not to.

I love jvc. As long as the hd110 is the same camera inside and out but with only a few extras, then they really gave us a deal with the AB promo. I am interested in the new features but I just find some of them kind of trivial. The image flip is probably my favorite of the upgrades because it is a must with those 35mm adapters.

IMO, the fx1 to z1 and MOST DEFINITELY the xl1s to xl2 were much greater advancements. The z1 at least had some extra image enhancements.

At this point, I would feel kind of sad paying 1200 dollars more for the hd110 but I could some people, especially the redrock guys, would have no problem. I rather wait and buy the hd200.

I split off the Sony F330 posts and put them in the XDCAM forum, where they might be more useful to a bigger audience.

New thread is here:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=72113

Does the HD110 allow the use of component and composite at same time like the HD200?
Also, it seems to me that with the release of the HD110, the only extra feature the HD200 has over it is 720 50/60p?

Hi Michael,

The only ProHD camera thus far proposed that will offer composite and component at the same time is the upcoming GY-HD250U.

The GY-HD200U will offer significant features above the GYHD110U, such as image reversal, 720p/50 and 720p/60 record modes, and several other smaller new features.

Keep in mind that the LCD image flip in the GYHD110 does not flip the recorded image - only the image seen in the LCD monitor. This is helpful for framing your shots when using a prime lens or still camera lens. The image will however still record upside down, requiring you to flip it in post. The GYHD200U and GYHD250U will have image flip that flips the monitored image AND the recorded image.

Regards, Carl