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Compact solid-state camcorder offers native file recording
Now just shipping, the new shoulder-mount professional GY-HM700 camcorder from JVC has been developed for mainstream production, electronic news gathering and
cinematography. 
The new camera uniquely records the QuickTime file format used by Apple Final Cut Pro onto inexpensive SDHC memory cards. The GY-HM700 is the industry’s first shoulder-mounted camcorder to store files on inexpensive SDHC memory cards and optionally to SxS media compatible with Sony’s XDCAM EX™ format.
SDHC cards are economical, highly reliable, and make possible a recording system that uses up to 20% less power than tape or HDD-based systems. The camera provides two memory card slots, for a total of up to 64GB of on-board storage (six hours’ recording time). Because of the QuickTime recording feature, post-production can begin immediately after shooting, and it is even possible to edit directly from the memory card.
JVC’s proprietary MPEG2 encoder provides highly efficient compression at bit rates up to 35Mbps. The camera supports all major HD signal formats too The GY-HM700 utilises three 1/3-inch progressive scan full-HD CCDs, with resolution significantly higher than previous JVC models and comparable to cameras with larger image sensors.
The GY-HM700’s standard bayonet mount accepts a wide range of lenses. Cinematographers might like JVC’s optional prime lens adaptor; the GY-HM700 can flip the image commonly inverted when prime lenses are used. The GY-HM700 is equipped with a high resolution LCOS viewfinder, and a 4.3-inch flip-out LCD monitor that functions for recording, playback, clip management and menu operation; navigation is intuitive via a multi-function button, outlined by an LED indicator.
Built-in clip view and management functions, a spot exposure meter and
JVC’s patented Focus Assist complete the GY-HM700’s on-board features. The camera provides HD/SD-SDI, Component, Composite and simultaneous DV/HDV IEEE1394 outputs.
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