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HD Memory Card Camera Recorder GY-HM100U Unprecedented Mobility...
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Is it possible? Reliable & Cost-Efficient Storage Native NLE File High Bit Rate Format Recording Encoding Super Portability...
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Final Cut Pro™ The GY-HM100U is the first of a new generation of memory card camcorders designed to integrate seamlessly into the video production workflow. Native support for Apple’s QuickTime™ file format means that you can bring footage into Final Cut Pro™...
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With Native File Recording, your footage is ready to edit the moment it's shot. Reliable, Low-Cost Media The GY-HM100U uses standard, inexpensive and widely available SDHC Class 6 memory cards. These cards are small, light, robust and reliable, and can be read by your computer using any standard card reader.
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Exceptional Quality Encoding video at higher bit-rates means just one Mbps thing: a higher quality picture. The 35 Mbps data rate used by the GY-HM100U is significantly higher than most other handheld camcorders and results in beautifully rich, broadcast-standard HD images.
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1080p Dynamic Digital Signal Processor (DDSP) JVC’s new Dynamic Digital Signal Processor is the engine that drives the GY-HM100U. This highly efficient MPEG2 encoder processes video signals at up to 35 Mbps for full progressive or interlace 1920 x 1080 HD video.
Twin SDHC Card Slots The GY-HM100U gives users the flexibility of twin SDHC memory card slots. When the card in the first slot is full, the camcorder switches automatically to the second with no drop out. Memory cards are hot swappable, so cards can be removed for editing without interrupting the shoot.
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Dual Format Recording (QuickTime™ for FCP™/MP4) Because it uses QuickTime™ as its native file format, the GY-HM100U is the perfect choice for users of Apple’s popular Final Cut Pro™ editing system. The MOV files recorded by the camcorder can be dragged directly into Final Cut Pro™, keeping them first-generation and eliminating the time-consuming process of file conversion.
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Encoding 1080p Dynamic Digital Signal Processor (DDSP) At the heart of the GY-HM100U is a new Dynamic Digital Signal Processor. Processing is performed on the full progressive 1920 x 1080 signal, regardless of the camcorder’s settings, ensuring the highest picture quality in any shooting mode.
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Comprehensive Auto Functions In most ordinary shooting situations the automatic functions of the GY-HM100U take care of the technicalities, letting you focus on the action in the frame and getting the shot the way you want it. 2.8-inch LCD Monitor The 2.8-inch 16:9 aspect ratio LCD monitor provides not only...
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User-Friendly Functionality Data Battery The supplied JVC Data Battery provides over two hours of recording time. Using a JVC Data Battery not only guarantees excellent battery performance, it also enables you to monitor the remaining power and recording time, all at the touch of a button.
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GY-HM100U Editing Workflow SDHC SDHC Memory Card Reader Recorded MOV files SDHC SDHC Memory Card Reader Recorded MP4 files MOV File Workflow Direct file access to Apple’s Final Cut Pro™ USB 2.0 Drag drop MP4 File Workflow Ingest MP4 clips to major NLE systems USB 2.0...
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JVC ProHD Clip Manager The ProHD Clip Manager, for both Mac and Windows, makes it easy to manage MP4 clips on the GY-HM100U’s memory cards from your PC. With a few clicks of the mouse you can copy, move or delete clips, preview clip content, as well as view and edit clip metadata.
0.7x Wide converter AA-VF8U Battery charger The values for weight and dimensions are approximate. E.&O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice. “JVC” is the trademark or registered trademark of Victor Company of Japan, Limited. MOV/MP4 720p 1080i 720p/1080i 22 min.
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