JVC GY-HM170U 4KCAM Compact Handheld Camcorder with Integrated 12X Lens

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Don't let its small size fool you! The 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 effective 10/20/2015, each GY-HM170U is shipped with a handle that provides professional audio connections and control. Remove the handle, and its tiny size allows you to shoot in venues that may be unfriendly to larger cameras.

NEW FEATURE: 120fps slow motion HD recording (available with free firmware upgrade.)

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 multiple cards. When one card is full, the camcorder switches seamlessly 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.

Main features:

Single 1/2.3-inch CMOS image sensor with 12.4 million pixels
High quality integrated 12x F1.2-3.5 zoom lens (35mm equivalent: 29.5-354mm)
Dynamic Zoom in HD mode combines optical zoom and pixel mapping to create seamless and lossless 24x zoom.
4K Ultra HD recording (150 Mbps, 24/30p) to SDXC(UHS-I Speed class3) card
4:2:2 Full HD recording at 50Mbps (24-60p)
120 fps recording for smooth slow motion (coming December 2015)
Live 4K UHD output via HDMI connector
2 position ND filter (1/4, 1/16)
Built-in stereo microphone
Audio handle with 2 XLR connectors (as of 10/20/2015)
Dual SDHC/SDXC slots enable dual, relay and backup
Clip Continuous mode records multiple start/stop sequences as single clip
3.5-inch color LCD display (920K pixel) with smart focus assist function
0.24-inch color viewfinder (1.56M pixel) with smart focus assist function
Wired remote control supported
9 user button assignable functions
Includes BN-VF823 7.2V Battery, AC Adapter

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power
DC 12V (AC adapter), DC 7.2V (Battery)
Power Consumption
Approx. 8.1W (with VF in 4K REC mode, default setting )　　　　　　　　
Weight
Approx. 1.11kg (including battery)
Dimensions
153 mm(W) x 112 mm(H) x 299 mm(D)
Operation temperature
0℃ to 40℃　(32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
-20℃ to 50℃ ( 14°F to 122°F)
Operating humidity
30% to 80%
Storage humidity
under 85%

CAMERA
Image Sensor
1/2.3-inch Back Side Illuminated CMOS
Total 12.4M pixels
Synchronizing
Internal synchronization
Stabilizer
Optical image stabilizer
Shutter speed
1/4～ 1/10000
Lens
F1.2 (wide) to F3.5 (tele)
f=4.67mm to 56.04mm
35mm equivalent: 29.5mm to 354mm
Filter diameter
62mm
Gain
0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18,21,24 dB, Lolux(30,36 dB), AGC
ND filter
none , 1/4, 1/16
LCD display
3.5-inch 920 k pixels, 16:9
Viewfinder
0.24-inch 1.56 M pixel, 16:9

VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING
Recording media
2x SDHC/SDXC memory card (4K:UHS-1 U3 HD:50Mbps Class10, MOV HDClass 6 AVCHD Class4)
Video recording
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (4K/HD) ,AVCHD(HD/SD)
File format : MOV(H.264), MTS(AVCHD)
4K(H.264)
NTSC setting: 3840 x 2160/29.97p, 23.98p (70, 150 Mbps)
PAL setting: 3840 x 2160/25p (70, 150Mbps
HD(H.264)
NTSC setting:
YUV422 mode:1920 x1080/59.94p.29.97p,23.98p(50Mbps),
XHQ mode: 1920x1080/59.94p,29.97p,23.98p(50Mbps)
UHQ mode: 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)
AVCHD
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
SD(AVCHD)
NTSC setting: 720 x 480/59.94i
SD(H.264)
NTSC setting: 720 x 480/59.94i
Proxy(H.264)
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
Audio recording
LPCM 2ch, 48kHz/16-bit(4k/HD/SD MOV)), AC3 2ch(AVCHD), μlow 2ch(Proxy)

INTERFACE
Video output
AV output (φ3.5mm mini jack x1)
HDMI output x1
Audio input
φ3.5mm mini jack x1
Audio output
AV output (φ3.5mm mini jack x1)
Headphone
φ3.5mm mini jack x1
Remote
φ2.5mm mini jack x1
USB
DEVICEx1(Mass storage)