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The JVC GY-HM600 ProHD Camera features superb low-light performance and a lightweight and user-friendly design, altogether allowing exceptional fast-paced capture of news, sports and indie productions.
Three 1/3" 12-bit CMOS sensors are each capable of a max resolution of 1920 x 1080. A 23x Fujinon autofocus zoom lens shoots long and wide angles and is operable by manual functions. The camera offers F11 sensitivity and is equipped with a built-in 3-position ND filter. Connections include HD-SDI and HDMI. Comprehensive recording options consist of MPEG-2, AVCHD, and SD and Proxy H.264. Two SDXC/SDHC slots are available for dual-backup, continuous recording.
A viewfinder, LCD display and built-in microphone provide additional flexibility in on-the-go shooting with this next-generation handheld high-performance camera.
Note: Since this camera's initial release, JVC has released a free 2.0 firmware upgrade, which offers numerous new features. You can download the upgrade here:
JVC 2.0 Firmware Upgrade
| Sensor | 1/3" 2.2M pixels progressive scan 3CMOS |
| Synchronizing System | Internal |
| Stabilizer | Optical image stabilizer |
| Lens | Fujinon F1.6-3.0, 23x, f=4.1 - 94.3 mm (35 mm conversion: 29 to 667 mm) |
| Filter Diameter | 72 mm |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4 to 1/10000 |
| Gain | -6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB, Lolux, ALC |
| ND Filter | 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 |
| LCD Display | 3.5" (8.9 cm) 920K pixels, 16:9 |
| Viewfinder | 0.45" (1.1 cm) 1.22M pixels, 16:9 |
| Recording Media | 2x SDHC/SDXC memory card class 6/10 |
| Video Recording |
Video codec: MPEG2 Long GOP (HD), AVCHD, H.264 (SD) File format: MOV (HD/SD: H.264), MP4 (XDCAM EX), MTS (AVCHD) |
| Recording Mode |
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 PAL setting -- HQ mode: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p, 1440 x 1080/50i SP mode: 1440 x 1080/50i AVCHD NTSC setting -- HQ mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94i, SP mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94i PAL setting -- HQ mode: 1920 x 1080/50i, SP mode: 1920 x1080/50i SD (H.264) NTSC setting: 720 x 480/59.94i Proxy (H.264) NTSC setting: LP/LV mode:480 x 270/29.97p, 23.98p PAL setting: LP/LV mode:480 x 270/25p |
| Audio Recording | LPCM 2ch, 48kHz/16-bit (MPEG-2 Long GOP/H.264), AC3(AVCHD) |
| Video Output |
(1) AV output (f3.5 mm mini jack) (1) SDI output (1) HDMI output |
| Audio Input |
(2) XLR (MIC, +48V/LINE) (1) f3.5 mm mini jack |
| Audio Output | (1) AV output (f3.5 mm mini jack) |
| Headphone | (1) f3.5 mm mini jack |
| Time Code Link Input/Output | (1) RCA |
| Remote | (1) f2.5 mm mini jack |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature | 14 to 122°F (-20 to 50°C) |
| Operating Humidity | 35 to 80% |
| Storage Humidity | Under 85% |
| Power | DC 12V (AC adapter), DC 7.2V (battery) |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 12W (with VF and LCD monitor) |
| Dimensions | 7 x 7.8 x 16.3" (17.8 x 19.8 x 41.6 cm) |
| Weight | Approx. 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) |