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JVC GY-HM70U HD Camcorder

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JVC GY-HM70U HD Camcorder
Key Features
  • 1/2.3" 12MP CMOS Image Sensor
  • 3.76-37.6mm f/1.2-2.8 JVC HD GT Lens
  • 35mm Equivalent 29.5-476mm
  • Records 28Mbps AVCHD 1080/60p
The JVC GY-HM70U HD Camcorder features a shoulder-mount form factor, a 1/2.3" 12MP CMOS sensor and a 10x optical zoom lens. The lens has a 35mm equivalent of 29.5-476mm, and the 10x optical zoom is supplemented by a 16x dynamic and 200x digital zoom. The GY-HM70U can record up to 1080/60p video in the AVCHD Progressive format at 28Mbps. Two SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slots and a dual battery system enable extended recording times.
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JVC GY-HM70U Overview

The JVC GY-HM70U HD Camcorder features a shoulder-mount form factor, a 1/2.3" 12MP CMOS sensor and a 10x optical zoom lens. The lens has a 35mm equivalent of 29.5-476mm, and the 10x optical zoom is supplemented by a 16x dynamic and 200x digital zoom. The GY-HM70U can record up to 1080/60p video in the AVCHD Progressive format at 28Mbps. Two SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slots and a dual battery system enable extended recording times.

  • 1/2.3-inch 12 megapixel oversampled CMOS image sensor
  • 3.76-37.6mm f/1.2-2.8 JVC HD GT Lens (29.5-476mm 35mm equivalent)
  • 10x optical zoom, 16x dynamic zoom and 200x digital zoom
  • Auto exposure adjustment, auto iris, touch priority AE/AF
  • Manual focus, zoom, iris, shutter and white balance controls
  • Records up to 1080/60p at 28Mbps in the AVCHD Progressive format
  • 12MP digital still capture during recording
  • Two SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slots for extended recording times
  • Dual snap-on battery system enables hot swapping during recording
  • 3" touch screen LCD display and 0.24" LCOS color viewfinder
  • High frame rate recording up to 300fps with 720 x 480 resolution
  • FALCONBRID High Speed Processor
  • Optical image stabilization
  • Focus assist function
  • Zebra indication (over 100%/70-80%/OFF)
  • Backlight compensation
  • Face detection and Smile Shot
  • Built-in zoom microphone and 3.5mm mic jack
  • Tele macro
  • 3.5mm remote connector (compatible with HZ-M150VZR remote lens control unit)
  • 3.5mm headphone jack

JVC GY-HM70U Specs

Camera
Image Sensor
1/2.3" progressive scan CMOS
Total Pixels
12 MP
Effective Pixels
Video: 5.4 MP (2.07 MP with IS OFF and dynamic zoom ON)
Still image (16:9): 5.4 MP (2.07 MP with IS OFF and dynamic zoom ON)
Still image (4:3): 6.04 MP (4.5 MP with IS OFF)
Synchronizing System
Internal synchronization
Gain
OFF, ON, AUTO SLOW-SHUTTER
Minimum Illumination
1 lux (GAIN UP - AUTO SLOW-SHUTTER mode, Shutter Speed 1/30)
Slow Motion
300 fps (fixed) with 720 x 480 resolution
Burst Rate
High: approx. 12.5 still photos per second
Medium: approx. 6.25 still photos per second
Low: approx. 2 still photos per second
Optics
Focal Length
3.76 - 37.6 mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.2 - 2.8
35mm Equivalent Focal Length
29.5 - 476 mm (with IS OFF and dynamic zoom ON)
Zoom Ratio
10x (optical), 16x (dynamic with IS OFF), 200x (max digital)
Image Stabilization
Optical image stabilization with "Enhanced Advanced Image Stabilizer"
Focus
Auto/Manual
Filter Diameter
46 mm (screw pitch 0.75 mm)
Recording
Recording Media
SD/SDHC/SDXC (SDHC or SDXC Class 4/6/10 recommended for video)
Recording Formats
Video HD: AVCHD/AVCHD Progressive, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch (AC3) 48kHz/16-bit, 256kbps
Still images: JPEG
Recording Modes
HD
Progressive mode: 1920 x 1080/60p (approx. 28 Mbps max)
UXP mode: 1920 x 1080/60i (approx. 24 Mbps)
XP mode: 1920 x 1080/60i (approx.17 Mbps)
SP mode: 1920 x 1080/60i (approx.12 Mbps)
EP mode: 1920 x 1080/60i (approx.5 Mbps)
SD
SSW (16:9) mode: 720 x 480/60i (approx. 6 Mbps)
SEW (16:9) mode: 720x480/60i (approx. 3 Mbps)
Interface
Memory Cards
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot (x2)
Video Output
RCA (x1)
HDMI Mini Connector (x.v. color compatible) (x1)
Audio Output
RCA (x2)
Microphone Input
3.5 mm stereo mini jack with plug in power (x1)
Headphone Output
3.5 mm stereo mini jack (x1)
USB
Mini USB Type AB (USB 2.0 compliant)
Remote
3.5 mm mini jack (x1)
Displays
Monitor
3.0" LCD 230,000 pixels (16:9)
Viewfinder
0.24" LCOS 260,000 pixels (16:9)
General
Built-In Microphone
2-channel stereo (with zoom microphone function)
Power
DC 11V (AC adaptor), DC 7.2V (Battery)
Power Consumption
Approx. 3.6W (when LCD monitor backlight is set to Level 3, 1080i mode)
Operating Temperature
32 ~ 104 F (0 ~ 40 C)
Storage Temperature
14 ~ 122 F (-20 ~ 50 C)
Operating Humidity
35 ~ 80%
Storage Humidity
Under 85%
Dimensions
8.94 x 9.12 x 18.75" 227 x 232 x 476 mm) (without battery
Weight
Approx. 6.7 lb (3.0 kg) with one BN-VF823 battery and memory card
Packaging Info
Package Weight
11.6 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
23.5 x 13.9 x 13.3"

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