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JVC GY-HM170UA 4KCAM Compact Professional Camcorder with Top Handle Audio Unit
Key Features
- 1/2.33" CMOS Sensor
- Ultra HD 4K 24/30p Recording at 150 Mb/s
- 4:2:2 1080p Video up to 60p at 50 Mb/s
- Dual SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Slots
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4K is no longer reserved for theatrical cinema presentation; it is in demand at all levels of production. With Ultra HD recording, the GY-HM170UA 4KCAM Compact Professional Camcorder with Top Handle Audio Unit from JVC is designed to fulfill the requirement for professional functionality. It offers ND filters, custom-assign buttons, and professional audio inputs with manual gain control in a form-factor closer to a consumer camcorder. The camera records 3840 x 2180 UHD 4K in 24 or 30p, at a bit rate of 150 Mb/s, encoding the file in an .MOV-wrapped H.264 codec. With two SDHC/SDXC card slots, the camera supports dual, backup, and continuous recording. Besides 4K, it can also record 1080p at up to 60 fps in an 8-bit 4:2:2 50 Mb/s .MOV file, or in AVCHD for compatibility with consumer editing software.
JVC GY-HM170 Reviews
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Does it have an auto shut off feature and if so ...
Does it have an auto shut off feature and if so can it be disabled?
The manual does not list an auto shut off feature.
Date published: 2021-03-18
the camcorder include JVC Top Handle Unit with ...
the camcorder include JVC Top Handle Unit with XLR and Audio Control for GY-HM170?
Yes.
Date published: 2021-02-01
How do you replace the CR 2025 battery?
How do you replace the CR 2025 battery?
It’s a little tricky, but the replacement (spare) battery just snaps in at the back of the camera.
Date published: 2020-12-31
I am trying to install the hood using the lines ...
I am trying to install the hood using the lines marked on the hood and the camera but when I rotate the hood is not straight. I can't seem to get the hood to rotate enough so that it sits correctly. What could be the problem?
Page 16 of the user manual goes over how to attach and detach the hood. It may just be a bit tricky at first to pick up.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/118754.pdf
Date published: 2020-10-29
Does this have the option to burn timestamp into ...
Does this have the option to burn timestamp into image for legal video purposes?
Yes it does.
Date published: 2020-10-22
What sort of wired remote works with this camera, ...
What sort of wired remote works with this camera, and is there one that can turn the camera OFF or at least put it into some kind of standby mode?
The camera package did not include a wireless or wired remote unfortunately. Looking over the manual, it only mentions that the remote port on the rear of the camera is 2.5m.
I did find this at BH...
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/981223-REG/revo_vrs_lanc_video_remote_for_sony.html
Higher end remote $$...
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/816005-REG/Manfrotto_MVR901ECLA_RC_Clamp_LANC_Remote.html/overview
Here are several other options...
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=lanc%20remote%20for%20JVC&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma
Hope that helps.
Date published: 2020-09-01
Does this have slow motion and fast motion ...
Does this have slow motion and fast motion recording function?
The JVC GY-HM170UA does not have a specific function for slow or fast motion, but when recording in 60 frames per second (fps), a video could be slowed down in editing, if using a 30 fps or 24 fps project. Any video could also be sped up in editing.
Date published: 2020-08-04
How is the back focus? This is always a concern ...
How is the back focus? This is always a concern with fixed lenses for me.
I have sold/serviced/installed more than 30 of the GY-HM series cameras over the last 10 years. Everything from high schools to churches, to streaming services. I have yet to encounter any backfocus issue with them. The high school students are especially hard on the cameras. I have had many, many lens protectors (AKA "UV Filters") replaced from the students (and sometimes the teachers) dropping them, but never a lens.
Date published: 2020-04-23
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