JVC GY-HM600

The GY-HM600 is a camcorder for next generation newsgathering. Light, versatile and extremely easy to use, this camera is designed for fast paced ENG delivering exceptional imagery and features for news, sports, and independent production. Offering superb low light performance (F11 at 2000 lux), a long (23x) wide angle autofocus zoom lens, and file interoperability from acquisition to air.

The lightweight GY-HM600 camera records HD or SD footage in multiple file formats, including native XDCAM EX™ (.MP4), Final Cut Pro™ (.MOV), and AVCHD, to non-proprietary SDHC or SDXC media cards. In addition to relay mode for uninterrupted recording, the GY-HM600 allows simultaneous recording to both memory cards for instant backup or client copy.

With a 1.22 MP colour viewfinder and colour 3.5-inch LCD, the GY-HM600 is versatile enough to handle tripod-based shots and run-and-gun situations. A second trigger and servo zoom control on the built-in handle make it easy to record while holding the camera at low or high angles, while the Pre Rec (retro cache) feature continuously records and stores up to five seconds of footage in cache memory to help prevent missed shots of fast-moving events.

The GY-HM600 is equipped with three, 1/3-inch 12-bit CMOS sensors, each with 1920x1080 pixels. The built-in Fujinon HD lens features a wide focal range of 29mm-667mm (35mm equivalent) and has manual focus, zoom, and iris rings, along with three ND filters. Other features include auto-focus with face detection and an optical image stabilizer.

A built-in stereo microphone is ideal for capturing natural sound, but the GY-HM600 also includes two XLR inputs with phantom power and a shotgun mic holder, as well as a headphone jack and separate input for a wireless mic receiver. The GY-HM600 is equipped with a LANC remote connector and includes a time-code synchronization input as well as HD-SDI and HDMI outputs.

GY-HM600 Features

1/3-inch 12-bit CMOS sensors (1920 x 1080 x 3)

• F11 Sensitivity

• 23x Fujinon Auto focus zoom lens with manual functions
  F1.6-3.0, 23x, f=4.1-94.3mm (35mm conversion:29 to 667mm)

• Optical image stabilizer

• 3 position ND filter (1/4, 1/16, 1/64)

• 0.45-inch 1.22M pixel color viewfinde

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• 3.5-inch 920K pixel LCD display with focus assist

• SDXC/SDHC memory card recording (2 slots for dual-backup, continuous recording)

• Multiple encoding formats:

  • HD MPEG2 (35/25/19Mbps)

  • AVCHD 1920x1080 60i

  • SD H.264

• Wide media format compatibility:

  • .MOV (Final Cut Pro)

  • .MP4 (XDCAM EX™)

  • AVCHD

• Professional switch layout and comprehensive video settings

• Pre Rec (retro) mode (20 sec.)

• Interval (time lapse) recording

• Built-in stereo microphone

• 2-channel balanced audio inputs (mic/line switchable) w/phantom power supply

• HD/SD-SDI, HDMI Outputs

• Wired remote control connector

• High performance 2D DNR