JVC introduces GY-HM650 ProHD news camera

Phil Kurz May 17th, 2012

JVC unveiled the GY-HM650 ProHD handheld mobile news camera for electronic news gathering (ENG) applications at the 2012 NAB Show.

Equipped with dual codecs, it produces full HD files on one memory card while creating smaller, Web-friendly files (1/4 HD) on a second card. The camera also incorporates FTP and Wi-Fi connectivity.

With a built-in Fujinon wide angle 23X zoom lens, low-light performance and sensitivity of F11 at 2000 lux, the GY-HM650 has the optics needed for challenging shooting environments. The HD lens has a focal range of 29mm-667mm (35mm equivalent) and includes manual focus, servo zoom and iris rings, along with three ND filters and a removable hood.

Equipped with three, 1/3in 1920 × 1080 12-bit CMOS sensors, the GY-HM650 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. It also records .MXF files.