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JVC GY-HC500USPCU Handheld Connected Cam 1" 4K Professional Camcorder

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JVC GY-HC500USPCU Handheld Connected Cam 1" 4K Professional Camcorder
Key Features
  • Scoreboard/Broadcast Overlay
  • Built-In GPS, Sports Metadata Tagging
  • 1" CMOS Sensor, 20x Optical Zoom
  • 3840 x 2160 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p
JVC's GY-HC500USPCU Handheld Connected Cam 1" 4K Professional Camcorder is a UHD 4K camcorder that shoots in both NTSC and PAL compatible frame rates and is designed to seamlessly work with both a traditional as well as IP workflows. It features both scoreboard and broadcast overlays, built-in GPS, and sports metadata tagging. The camera incorporates a 1" CMOS sensor and an integrated 20x optical zoom lens, and it can create a 40x digital zoom. The camera can capture in UHD, HD, SD, and you can record SD as proxy, recording up to 30p to the built-in media card slots or 60/50p to an optional SSD. The camera supports HDR by recording in HLG or JLog1 (10-bit).
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JVC GY-HC500 Overview

JVC's GY-HC500USPCU Handheld Connected Cam 1" 4K Professional Camcorder is a UHD 4K camcorder that shoots in both NTSC and PAL compatible frame rates and is designed to seamlessly work with both a traditional as well as IP workflows. It features both scoreboard and broadcast overlays, built-in GPS, and sports metadata tagging. The camera incorporates a 1" CMOS sensor and an integrated 20x optical zoom lens, and it can create a 40x digital zoom. The camera can capture in UHD, HD, SD, and you can record SD as proxy, recording up to 30p to the built-in media card slots or 60/50p to an optional SSD. The camera supports HDR by recording in HLG or JLog1 (10-bit).

The camera captures in various flavors of ProRes, as well as MP4, and is capable of streaming HD over IP via wired connection. The integrated 20x zoom lens features three manual control rings; one each for iris, focus, and zoom. the EVF features LCOS technology and over 1.2 million dots of resolution, while the built-in flip-out LCD viewfinder is just under 4" diagonally. The camera features IFB and return video over IP, as well as auto FTP so your video files transfer automatically. It has 2 x SDHC/SDXC card slots, and features a slot for an optional SSD for capturing UHD at 60/50p.

10-bit ProRes 422 at 4K resolution and 50/60p frame rates recording to M.2 SSD (requires optional caddy)
4K UHD 30p/25p/24p 4:2:0 8-bit recording to SDHC/SDXC card
The camera enables both scoreboard and broadcast overlays, features built-in GPS functionality, and enables sports metadata tagging
HDR recording, HLG or J-Log1 (10-bit)
1-inch (effective) CMOS sensor with high picture quality, F11 Sensitivity
Newly-developed 3-ring 4K lens with 20x zoom (f=28mm-560mm 35mm equivalent)
20x optical zoom, 40x lossless dynamic zoom
4-inch high-resolution LCD monitor, LCOS Quad VGA viewfinder
XLR audio connectors
High-performance 1080 60p/50p live streaming (4K Rec + HD streaming + 4K HDMI output)
Low latency and high-quality streaming up to 20Mb/s
LAN terminal (Streaming/IFB/Remote) in addition to USB host (v3.0)
Return over IP (Return video and IFB)
Auto FTP to upload native video clips automatically
UPC: 046838079719

JVC GY-HC500 Specs

Key Specs
Image Sensor
1"-Type
Effective Sensor Resolution
9.35 Megapixel
Image Stabilization
Optical in Integrated Lens
Max Recording Modes
H.264 4:2:2 10-Bit
Up to UHD 4K at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
ProRes 422/ProRes 422 HQ/ProRes 422LT 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K up to 50/59.94 fps
H.264
Up to 540p
Max Video Output
No
Media/Memory Card Slot
Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Mobile App Compatible
No
Battery
JVC BN-VC296G
Imaging
Image Sensor
1"-Type CMOS
Sensor Resolution
9.35 Megapixel
Image Stabilization
Optical in Integrated Lens
Built-In ND Filter
Mechanical Filter Wheel with Clear, 2-Stop (1/4), 4-Stop (1/16), 6-Stop (1/64) ND Filters
Capture Type
Video Only
Exposure Control
Shutter Type
Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter Speed
1/10000 to 1/6 Second
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Sensitivity
f/11 at 2000 lux 89% Reflectance
White Balance
Presets: Auto, Daylight, Manual, Tungsten
Lens
Focal Length
9.4 to 188.6mm (35mm Equivalent: 28 to 560mm)
Zoom
20x Optical / 40x Digital
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8 to 4.5
Minimum Focus Distance
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Filter Size
82 mm
Control Rings
Focus
Zoom
Iris
Focus
Focus Mode
Automatic, Manual Focus
Video Capture
Internal Recording
H.264 4:2:2 10-Bit
3840 x 2160p at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (70 to 50 Mb/s)
1920 x 1080p (8 to 50 Mb/s)
1280 x 720 (8 to 50 Mb/s)

ProRes 422/ProRes 422 HQ/ProRes 422LT 4:2:2 10-Bit
3840 x 2160p up to 50/59.94 fps

H.264
960 x 540 (1.2 to 3 Mb/s)
720 x 480 (8 Mb/s)
480 x 270 (1.2 to 3 Mb/s)
Video Output
No
Broadcast Output
NTSC
PAL
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support
No
Interval Recording Modes
No
Built-In Microphone
Stereo
Audio Recording
2-Channel
IP Streaming
MPEG2, RTMP, RTP, RTSP, TCP, UDP
640 x 360 to 1920 x 1080 at 50p, 59.94p (0.3 to 20.00 Mb/s)
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot
Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) [U3/V30 or Faster Recommended]
Internal Storage
No
Video I/O
1x BNC (3G-SDI) Output
1x HDMI Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS A/V (Composite) Output
Audio I/O
2x XLR 3-Pin Mic/Line Input (+48 V Phantom Power)
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
Power I/O
1x Barrel (12VDC) Input
Other I/O
1x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini
1x RCA (Timecode)
1x Unspecified USB (LAN) Data
1x RJ45 (LAN)
1x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control
Wireless
No
Mobile App Compatible
No
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)
No
Monitor
Display Type
Primary Monitor: Articulating 4" Non-Touchscreen LCD
Resolution
Primary Monitor: 800 x 480
Viewfinder
Type
Electronic (LCOS)
Resolution
1280 x 960 (1,228,800 Dot)
Power
Battery
JVC BN-VC296G
General
Shoe Mount
1x Hot Shoe
Accessory Mounting Thread
No
Built-In Video Light
No
Dimensions (W x H x D)
7.7 x 9.1 x 17.5" / 195 x 230 x 445 mm
Weight
7 lb / 3.1 kg (Body Only)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
11.305 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
21.3 x 12.2 x 12.1"

JVC GY-HC500 Reviews

Great camera

By Patrick
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-01-02

Have only had it for a short time but I really love the focus and exposure rings on the lens

Update after Warranty work

By Jeremy
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2021-11-08

After pretty complete testing I discovered I had a pretty substantial problem with the lens, plus the trailing effect in low light is simply unacceptable. I sent the unit in for warranty and they did replace the main board which somehow did fix the lens stability problem. As to the trailing effect, that is still present. Must be intended behavior since JVC didn't fix it. It's noticeable at normal lighting and really noticeable in low lighting. Locked the shutter at 1/120 which should have solved this problem, but it didn't. JVC Kenwood doesn't do a good job of communicating the work they performed and why, even after repeated inquiries. It's just plain pathetic that a professional camera can have it's but whooped by an iPhone/Pixel on a gimbal. This is not intended to be a negative toward BH, they are great.

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Can this be powered from an external, v-mount, ...

Can this be powered from an external, v-mount, battery?
Asked by: aaron
with a IndiPRO Tools Regulated D-Tap Power Cable for JVC GY-H 500U Camera (18") you can use V mount of gold mount
Answered by: Scott
Date published: 2026-07-23

Can this shoot in 1920x1080 60i?

Can this shoot in 1920x1080 60i?
Asked by: Charles
Yes. The JVC GY-HC500 can shoot in 1920 x 1080 60i, with a QuickTime (MPEG-4.AVC/H.264) video format and 4:2:2 10-bit and 4:2:0 8-bit sampling.
Answered by: Craig
Date published: 2019-04-09

Can this model only display sports overlays or ...

Can this model only display sports overlays or can it also display more generic lower 3rd and full screen graphics for non sports live streams?
Asked by: Joe
you can also add you own graphics designed in any design software, however, they need to be half HD resolutions, and be PNG files. Names them 01_filename, 02_filename, as the display function starts at number 1 and you only have a next button and off button. control is done with wireless or wired device. If wireless you need a USB antenna and a hotspot to bridge your device and camera.
Answered by: Scott
Date published: 2026-07-26

The socreboard overlay is amazing. Since the ...

The socreboard overlay is amazing. Since the camera is 4k is it safe to assume that the overlays record in both 1080 and 4k resolutions?
Asked by: Jay
I just received this camera specifically to use the scoreboard in 4K. The scoreboard does NOT work when recording at 4K! It says plainly in the manual (and on their website) that this feature is only available at 1080p.
Answered by: Jerel
Date published: 2020-12-18

Will this camera record at 120fps in full HD?

Will this camera record at 120fps in full HD?
Asked by: Tony
According to page 58 of the manual this can be accomplished by setting the [System] to "High-Speed". Available options are 120/60p and 100/50p for 2x slomo,
Answered by: Bret
Date published: 2023-05-08

Are the Sports Overlays customizable? I.e.: Can I ...

Are the Sports Overlays customizable? I.e.: Can I upload a template I've built in PhotoShop to the camera, or are the camera's templates the only option?
Asked by: Evan
to be more specific, you can customize the team names, and logos, and i think background colors. You can make other graphics for lower thirds or full screen in PNG file formats. I'm honestly not sure if the sports overlay is the top layer meaning you could not cover up the sports graphic with a transparent PNG.
Answered by: Scott
Date published: 2026-07-24

does it broadcast overlay?

does it broadcast overlay?
Asked by: Kevin
This one does not. But this one does. JVC GY-HC500USPCU Handheld Connected Cam 1" 4K Professional Camcorder B&H # JVGYHC500SPC.
Answered by: Dennis L
Date published: 2019-03-11

Will the main zoom on the body be able to switch ...

Will the main zoom on the body be able to switch to fixed? Does anyone know?
Asked by: Charles
The Zoom On the Grip is variable only.
Answered by: Dennis L
Date published: 2020-10-06
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