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JVC GY-HC550UN Connected Cam 4K NDI-Enabled Professional Camcorder

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JVC GY-HC550UN Connected Cam 4K NDI-Enabled Professional Camcorder
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Key Features
  • Broadcast Overlay, MPEG-2 Recording
  • Built-In Wireless LAN, Zixi, and GPS
  • Up to 3840 x 2160p60, NDI Enabled
  • 1" CMOS Sensor, 20x Optical Zoom
The GY-HC550UN Connected Cam 4K NDI-Enabled Professional Camcorder from JVC is an updated, NDI-enabled model with all the same features as the original GY-HC550U UHD 4K camcorder. It captures video in both NTSC and PAL compatible frame rates and is designed to seamlessly work with traditional as well as NDI and IP workflows. Built into the camera are a variety of valuable broadcast-related features such as a broadcast overlay, GPS metadata, and MPEG-2 encoding in HD for easy interfacing with legacy broadcasting systems. The camera also features a built-in wireless LAN and the Zixi wireless protocol.
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JVC GY-HC550 Overview

The GY-HC550UN Connected Cam 4K NDI-Enabled Professional Camcorder from JVC is an updated, NDI-enabled model with all the same features as the original GY-HC550U UHD 4K camcorder. It captures video in both NTSC and PAL compatible frame rates and is designed to seamlessly work with traditional as well as NDI and IP workflows. Built into the camera are a variety of valuable broadcast-related features such as a broadcast overlay, GPS metadata, and MPEG-2 encoding in HD for easy interfacing with legacy broadcasting systems. The camera also features a built-in wireless LAN and the Zixi wireless protocol.

The GY-HC550UN features a 1" CMOS sensor and an integrated 20x optical zoom lens, while the camera can create a 40x digital zoom. The camera can capture in UHD, HD, and 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 UHD in various flavors of ProRes, as well as MP4, and it is capable of recording HD in MPEG-2 and streaming HD over IP via a wired connection. The integrated 20x zoom lens features three manual control rings 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 two SDHC/SDXC card slots and features a slot for an optional M.2 SSD (requires optional media adapter caddy) for capturing UHD at 60/50p.

Key Features
This model is NDI (Network Device Interface) enabled. NDI is a leading technology that allows hardware- and software-based video devices to communicate and collaborate over any standard Ethernet-based network. Among its many benefits is the reduction of hardware required to operate, and the ability to send multiple video streams over a single connection. It also allows for multiple video sources to be managed in real time with the easy-to-use NDI Discovery function of the network.
10-bit ProRes 422 at 4K50/60 recording to M.2 SSD (requires optional JVC M.2 SSD Media Adapter Caddy).
UHD 4K30/25/24 4:2:0 8-bit recording to SDHC/SDXC card.
MPEG-2 recording in HD for compatibility with broadcast systems.
HDR recording, HLG or J-Log1 (10-bit).
1" (effective) CMOS sensor with high picture quality and F11 sensitivity.
Newly developed 3-ring 4K lens with 20x zoom (f=28-560mm, 35mm equivalent); 20x optical and 40x lossless dynamic zoom.
4" high-resolution LCD monitor, LCOS Quad VGA viewfinder.
XLR audio connectors.
High-performance 1080p60/50 live streaming (4K Rec + HD streaming + 4K HDMI output)
Low-latency and high-quality streaming up to 20 Mb/s.
The camera includes broadcast overlay capability and built-in GPS.
Network Features
  • 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
Applications
Designed in direct response to systems integrator requests, the NDI-compatible versions ensure that broadcast studios, schools, churches, and other facilities can seamlessly incorporate the cameras within their existing IP infrastructure as a source for live video with tally and IP remote control capability. Current HC550 Series users can also have their cameras upgraded by JVC to implement the new NDI capabilities.

JVC GY-HC550 Specs

Key Specs
Image Sensor
1"-Type
Sensor Resolution
Effective: 9.35 Megapixel
Image Stabilization
No
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: NVMe SSD
Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) [U3/V30 or Faster Recommended]
Mobile App Compatible
No
Battery
JVC BN-VC296G
Imaging
Image Sensor
1"-Type CMOS
Sensor Resolution
Effective: 9.35 Megapixel
Image Stabilization
No
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
Sensitivity
f/11 at 2000 lux 89% Reflectance
Lens
Focal Length
9.4 to 188.6mm (35mm Equivalent: 28 to 560mm)
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
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support
Slow-Motion Only
Built-In Microphone
Stereo
IP Streaming
MPEG2, RTMP, RTP, RTSP, TCP, UDP, ZIXI
640 x 360 to 1920 x 1080 at 50p, 59.94p (0.3 to 20.00 Mb/s)
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: NVMe SSD
Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) [U3/V30 or Faster Recommended]
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, NDI)
1x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control
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 450
Viewfinder
Type
Electronic (LCOS)
Resolution
1280 x 960 (1,228,800 Dot)
Power
Battery
JVC BN-VC296G
General
Accessory Mounting Thread
No
Dimensions (W x H x D)
7.7 x 9.1 x 17.5" / 195 x 230 x 445 mm
Weight
6.83 lb / 3.1 kg (Body Only)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
12 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
22.3 x 17.4 x 12.7"

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