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Offizielle Pressemitteilung von JVC Professional Europe Ltd. vom 8. Januar
2008
JVC introduces new "Final Cut Pro 6™–ready" solid
state camcorders
Next generation ProHD camcorders natively record QuickTime for
Apple’s Final Cut Pro directly to SDHC memory cards
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London (8th
January 2009) -- Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC) further expands its
ProHD camcorder line-up by introducing two professional solid state
camcorders, the industry's first to store files in the
native QuickTime format for Apple's Final Cut Pro™ onto reliable and
inexpensive SDHC media cards.
The compact hand-held GY-HM100 3-CCD camcorder is introduced in January
2009, while the compact shoulder GY-HM700 is scheduled for introduction in
February 2009. Both camcorders record 35Mbps high definition video and
uncompressed audio directly to inexpensive SDHC media cards in the
native QuickTime format used by Apple Final Cut Pro™. |
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JVC GY-HM100E |
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Product
Concept |
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The growing
trend in the professional video market is to record directly from camera to
solid state memory, and the current leading solutions have made the workflow
quite expensive for most users, relying on proprietary media and file
formats. In addition, compatibility with major non-linear editing (NLE)
systems requires codec converting or re-wrapping format files, a process
that significantly slows down the post production process. Professional
users are yearning for a simple, fast solution that allows instant editing
of recorded material without file conversion, and a media cost approaching
the economy of tape.
To meet this
demand, JVC has
adopted the Apple QuickTime file format
for Final Cut Pro. And, to keep
media costs as low as possible, JVC selected the
reliable yet inexpensive SDHC media card, one of the most widely-used
solid state memory cards on the market today.
“We are
pleased to support a seamless experience for professional videographers
working with Final Cut Studio 2,” said Hiroyuki Takekura, Managing Director
of JVC's Professional Systems Division. “We expect that pro video users will
find huge workflow benefits as this optimised workflow bridges the gap
between production and post production tasks.”
“For the first time, Final Cut Pro editors are able to work with a camcorder
that records video as native QuickTime files, eliminating the need to
transcode or re-wrap prior to editing,” said Rob Schoeben, Apple’s vice
president of Applications Product Marketing. “With the combination of JVC's
new camera and Final Cut Studio 2, the industry’s leading video production
suite, the promise of file based acquisition can finally be realised.” |
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GY-HM100E
/ GY-HM700E Common Features |
Industry’s
first native support QuickTime file format for Apple’s Final Cut Pro
Both camcorders natively record the file format used by Apple QuickTime for
Final Cut Pro. Video clips are dragged directly from the storage
media onto the non-linear editor's timeline, eliminating the
need for transcoding that can consume excessive time and disk space
while maintaining original first generation image quality.
Enhanced MPEG2 Long GOP Encoder
Drawing from its experience in developing encoders currently used in
broadcast applications, JVC developed a proprietary codec capable of
providing highly efficient compression up to 35 megabits per second, a bit
rate supporting full 1920 x 1080 encoding in the HQ mode. This results in
recorded images of extremely high quality. MPEG2 long GOP encoding is the
most widely implemented broadcast standard compression and is currently
supported by all popular editing systems and broadcast servers.
Additionally, both cameras can record 720p (19/35Mbps) and 1080i (25Mbps) in
SP mode, assuring compatibility with today’s most popular professional NLE
systems.
SDHC Media Card
Both units record on widely available SDHC memory cards, presently
available in capacities up to 32GB. The cameras
provide 2 memory card slots, for a total of up to 64GB
of on board storage - enough for up to 6
hours of continuous HD recording. The cameras
automatically begin recording on the second card when the first card is
full. Also, unlike other professional solid state media, the per-minute cost
of SDHC memory is comparable to professional video tape. Moreover, SDHC
media becomes the first practical solid state solution for physical
archiving. |
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GY-HM100E
Features |
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Ultra-Compact 3.0lb. Handheld Form Factor
The GY-HM100E
is the smallest professional format 3-CCD camcorder available at about the
size of a lens for a 2/3-inch imager camera. This makes it ideal for
applications where a full size camera would be impractical, such as tight
quarters and operating in potentially unsafe situations. For a smaller
footprint and less conspicuous shooting, the handle can be easily removed
and the audio can be recorded via the built-in 2-channel microphone.
Three ¼-inch Progressive CCDs
Three newly developed ¼-inch progressive scan CCDs
provide rich, accurate colours. The red and blue pixel locations are
spatially off-set relative to green, enabling the sampled luminance
information to be significantly increased in both horizontal and vertical
directions. This results in higher resolution images compared to prior CCD
designs. To separate primary colours, JVC has incorporated a high quality -
glass prism and a proprietary mounting technology.
Fujinon 10:1 Zoom HD Lens
The GY-HM100E utilises a high definition lens by
Fujinon, a world leader in HD lens technology. This lens features
three aspherical elements. In addition, the
lens surface has a new Electronic Beam Coating (EBC) that greatly reduces
degradation caused by light reflecting off the lens surfaces, leading to
greater light transmission and reduced flaring and ghosting. To protect the
lens, a flip-in cover is integrated in the lens hood, eliminating the need
for an external cap.
Focus is controlled manually or automatically.
A smooth servo zoom is controlled with a conventional rocker on the
handgrip, or manually with the lens ring. For close-up shooting, a
macro mode allows for shooting subjects as
little as 2-inches away from the lens. Exposure (iris)
is manually or automatically controlled, allowing the shooter to
adjust the depth of focus by selecting the appropriate F stop. In the manual
iris mode, the current F stop value is displayed in the viewfinder.
Professional controls and layout
Despite its size, the camera's hand grip has an ergonomic shape,
accommodating hands of all sizes. Control and switches are placed with
professional users in mind. To conserve space, a single ring is used for
both manual focus and manual zoom. Additional manual controls include white
balance, shutter, gain, and audio levels. |
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Additional GY-HM100E Features |
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Newly
designed JVC’s original Optical Image Stabilisation
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JVC patented
Focus Assist
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Colour
viewfinder and LCD display
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2-Channel
balanced audio inputs, mic/line switchable with built-in phantom power
supply
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HDMI output
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USB 2.0
interface
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The GY-HM100 is scheduled for delivery in April 2009,
with a list price expected to be under €4,000.
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Preliminary
GY-HM700 Features
1. Compact
shoulder form factor of less than 4 kg (8.9 lbs.) in operation
2. High quality 1/3” progressive 3CCD with unique JVC’s H/V spatial offset
3. Newly developed 14x high-quality interchangeable lens by Canon
4. Newly developed high-quality LCOS viewfinder
5. Newly developed large LCD display
6. Double-memory hybrid recording system using optional KA-MR100G SxS memory
card recorder
7. HD SDI output, SD down-convert capability over IEEE 1394 interface, USB
2.0 interface
The GY-HM700 is scheduled for delivery in March 2009. More details will be
released in February 2009.
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Notes
Apple
and Final Cut Pro are trademarks of Apple Inc.
About JVC Professional Europe Ltd.
JVC Professional Europe Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Victor Company of
Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of a wide range of
sophisticated high quality broadcast, professional, recording, playback and
presentation equipment, along with computer imaging, internet communications,
data storage solutions and CCTV. JVC Professional Europe Ltd. is committed to
providing video and data-related solutions and service to customers in the UK,
Eire and parts of the Middle East and Africa. For more information, please visit
www.jvcpro.co.uk.
Press contact: Liz Cox,
lcox@jvcpro.co.uk,
T: +44 (0)20 8208 6219
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