Press release:

JVC launches 4KCAM product line

London, 12th November 2014 – JVC Professional has today launched its new 4KCAM product line, comprising three new handheld camcorders and a camera system. The GY-HM200 is a versatile, full-featured 4K Ultra HD camcorder with HD streaming and the compact GY-HM170 delivers 4K Ultra HD images in an economical, palm-sized camera with professional features. The GY-LS300 handheld 4K camera and GW-SP100 camera system – previewed at the recent IBC2014 show – each offer 2K/4K recording; the GY-LS300 is a Super 35mm 2K/4K camcorder that accepts a variety of interchangeable lenses, while the GW-SP100 is a 2K/4K mini camera system featuring remote head and recorder.

When JVC launched its ProHD product line, JVC made professional HD production affordable. The new 4KCAM product line follows that same tradition, with new cameras that make ultra-high definition 4K economical for cinematographers, webcasters and broadcasters, corporate and live event production teams and independent filmmakers.

GY-LS300 Super 35mm camcorder

The GY-LS300 records to non-proprietary SDHC and SDXC media cards in a variety of image formats including 4K Ultra HD, full HD with 4:2:2 sampling, SD and web-friendly proxy formats. It features JVC's 4K Super 35mm CMOS sensor combined with industry standard Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lens mount. JVC’s unique Variable Scan Mapping technology maintains the native angle of view for a variety of lenses, including Super 35, MFT and Super 16. As a result, lens options for the camera are almost limitless.

“The combination of a Super 35 sensor and MFT mount is a brilliant solution to accommodate the largest variety of lenses and adapters without compromising image quality and lens characteristics,” said Gustav Emrich, European product manager. “It gives filmmakers the flexibility to use high-end cinema lenses or affordable glass to capture 4K/HD footage.”

In summary

The 4KCAM product line is an ideal complement to JVC’s successful ProHD product line. All the new cameras feature dual SDHC/SDXC card slots for dual, backup and continuous recording. The camcorders also include a 3.5-inch LCD display and 1.56 megapixel colour viewfinder, each with smart focus assist functions, and offer two-channel audio recording. An ideal complement to JVC’s successful ProHD product line, the new 4KCAM cameras will be available by Spring 2015, with European pricing still to be confirmed.

Here's some other specs:

• Updated to the latest firmware which shoots 4K 4:2:2 internally at 150Mbps (many other bit rates + resolutions too)

• MFT lens mount with Super 35mm sensor

• Variable Scan Mapping technology supports many other lens mounts without any quality loss (with adapters): PL, EF, etc.

• 120fps HD recording for smooth slow motion

• Records to SDXC memory cards (dual slots)

• Built in ND filters

• Two XLR inputs

• Can livestream 1080p video via Wifi or 4G LTE

I own a set of MFT lenses that I have used with this camera but have also used Canon EF mount lenses with a Metabones Speedbooster adapter. It works really well and the lens/adapter communicates with the camera automatically - no fussing or menu changing needed.

I should note that this camera works perfectly and has no physical blemishes. I recently decided to purchase a Panasonic GH5 and that's the only reason I'm getting rid of this. The work I'm doing, I need a smaller footprint so am going back to DSLR shooting for the moment.

For what it's worth, I'm in the Bay Area of California but willing to ship this anywhere in North America.

http://www.leeminglutone.com/

Leeming LUT One is well-known in the Panasonic GH4 community as one of the best solutions for achieving consistent, high-quality images utilizing the camera's maximum dynamic range. This LUT is calibrated for use with the LS300's J-Log1 profile to give your image the best starting point for further grading and esthetic refinement. In addition, Leeming LUT One may be used to match LS300 footage with the GH4 and other supported cameras.

To develop this LUT, I worked with Paul Leeming on testing and evaluating a wide range of LS300 footage, taken in both natural and artifical lighting conditions. The results of this collaboration satisfy all of my requirements for a standarized post-production workflow that makes full use of the dynamic range of the LS300's J-Log1 profile. It is provided in a format compatible with a wide variety of editing and grading tools and can be flexibly integrated into virtually any type of post-production workflow.

http://www.dvinfo.net/article/acquisition/nab2014-jvc-demonstrates-four-new-4k-large-sensor-cameras-for-digital-cinema.html

Please edit as needed, as I am on a satellite connection out at sea, and it's very slow.

Thanks!

Specifications:

• 1/2.3" 12.8 megapixel backside-illuminated CMOS sensor
• 1080/60p video at a bitrate 36Mbps
• WiFi connectivity and free specialized apps.
• Five additional shooting speeds, ranging from 120fps to 600fps
• 3.0-inch tiltable LCD monitor with monitor hood
• High-speed digital still recording (up to 60 fps)
• $999 price

Links:

• http://newsroom.jvc.com/press-releases/camcorder/new-flagship-jvc-camera-designed-to-capture-fast-moving-action/
• http://www.camcorderinfo.com/News/JVC-Announces-New-Flagship-Premium-Camcorder-Plus-8-New-Everio-Cams.htm

Available at:

• http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/909750-REG/jvc_gc_px100_full_hd_compact.html

Joao

Specs

• 8Mp backside-illuminated CMOS sensor
• 1080p60 and 720p120 video modes
• wider-angle prime lens, 137d FOV, F2.4 aperture

• CMOS sensor
• 4K2K modes 3840×2160/60p/50p/24p　
• Encoding - VBR、144Mbps(Max) MPEG‐4 AVC/H.264、
• Audio ： AAC 2ch 48kHz 16bit 384kbps
• uses 4xSDHC cards

Via: http://www3.jvckenwood.com/press/2013/jy-hmq30.html

Both have Wi-FI, can be remote controlled.

Optional base that can tilt or turn is also available (also remote controlled)

Besides this nothing extra fancy, 1080p60, 2.5mp tiny 1/5.8 back-illuminated CMOS sensor type

Pages:

• http://www3.jvckenwood.com/dvmain/gz-ex350/index.html
• http://www3.jvckenwood.com/dvmain/gz-ex370/index.html

Via: http://www3.jvckenwood.com/press/2012/gz-ex370.html

http://www.tvtechnology.com/article/jvc-unveils-handheld-k-camcorder/211237

1/2-inch CMOS imager with 8.3 million active pixels, it delivers real-time 3840x2160 footage at 24p, 50p, or 60p. Using MPEG-4 technology and a variable bit rate H.264 codec operating at up to 144 Mbps, the GY-HMQ10 records up to two hours of 4K video to economical SDHC or SDXC memory cards.

hmmmmmmmmmmmmm, not excited about 1/2 inch but.....