JVC GY-HM620 ProHD Camcorder

The GY-HM620 is an advanced handheld ProHD camera that delivers unsurpassed imagery and offers features for news, sports, and independent production. Based on JVC's popular GY-HM600, the new 620 has upgraded CMOS devices for greater sensitivity and a brighter LCD display for outdoor daylight viewing. Versatile and extremely easy to use, there's no better camera for fast paced HD field production.

Features

• Newly designed 3 x Full HD 1/3-inch 12-bit CMOS sensors)
• F13 sensitivity (50Hz)
• 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 colour viewfinder
• Upgraded 3.5-inch 920K pixel LCD display with focus assist
• SDXC/SDHC memory card recording (two slots for dual-backup, continuous recording)
• Large file size support with SDXC card
• 50Mbps H.264 Extreme High Quality mode (XHQ)
• Multiple encoding formats:
• HD MPEG2 (35/25/19Mbps)
• AVCHD 1920x1080 60i
• 1080/60p recording capability
• 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 (15 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

Shooting
23x Fujinon Lens and newly-developed Full HD 1/3-inch CMOS Sensors
The Fujinon wide angle 23x zoom lens provides superb sharpness and excellent low-light performance in tandem with three CMOS sensors with extremely high sensitivity of F12 (60Hz) /F13 (50Hz) at 2000 lux. Minimum illumination is an incredible 0.15 lux (typical.)

Image Processing
Next Generation FALCONBRID™ Image Processing Engine
The on-board FALCONBRID™ engine achieves superior image quality with 2D DNR processing, as well as compensation for chromatic aberration, shading and a wider dynamic range.

Dual Recording
Wide Media Format Compatibility
The GY-HM620 records HD or SD footage to SDHC or SDXC media cards in a range of file formats, including MOV for Final Cut Pro™, MP4, compatible with XDCAM EX™, and AVCHD. In addition to seamless relay recording for continuous shooting, simultaneous recording to both memory cards for an instant backup or duplicate copy is also possible.

Sensor	1/3" 2.2M pixels progressive scan 3CMOS
Synchronizing System	Internal
Stabilizer	Optical image stabilizer
Lens	Fujinon F1.6-3.0, 23x, f=4.1 - 94.3 mm (35mm conversion: 29 to 667 mm)
Filter Diameter	72mm
Shutter Speed	1/6 to 1/10000
Gain	-6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB, Lolux, AGC
ND Filter	1/4, 1/16, 1/64
LCD Display	3.5" (8.9cm) 920K pixels, 16:9
Viewfinder	LCOS: 0.45" (1.1 cm) 1.22M pixels, 16:9
Recording Media	2x SDHC/SDXC memory card class 6/10
Video Recording	Video codec: MPEG2 Long GOP (HD), AVCHD, H.264 (SD) File format: MOV (HD/SD: H.264), MP4 (XDCAM EX), MTS (AVCHD)
Recording Mode	MPEG-2 Long GOP: NTSC setting -- HQ mode: 1920 x 1080 / 59.94i, 29.97p 23.98p, 1440 x 1080 / 59.94i, 1280 x 720 / 59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p SP mode: 1440 x 1080 / 59.94i PAL setting-- HQ mode: 1920 x 1080 / 50i, 25p, 1440 x 1080 / 50i SP mode: 1440 x 1080 / 50i AVCHD: NTSC setting-- HQ mode: 1920 x 1080 / 59.94i SP mode: 1920 x 1080 / 59.94i PAL setting-- HQ mode: 1920 x 1080 / 50i SP mode: 1920 x 1080 / 50i SD (H.264) NTSC setting: 720 x 480 / 59.94i Proxy (H.264) NTSC setting: LP/LV mode: 480 x 270 / 29.97p, 23.98p
Sampling	Records 4:2:0 but has a live output of 4:2:2
Audio Recording	LPCM 2ch, 48kHz/16-bit (MPEG-2 Long GOP/H.264), AC3 (AVCHD)
Video Output	(1) AV output (f3.5 mm mini jack) (1) SDI output (1) HDMI output
Audio Input	(2) XLR (MIC, +48V/LINE) (1) f3.5 mm mini jack
Audio Output	(1) AV output (f3.5 mm mini jack)
Headphone	(1) f3.5 mm mini jack
Time Code Link Input/Output	(1) RCA
Remote	(1) f2.5mm mini jack
Operarting Temperature	32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Storage Temperature	14 to 122°F (-20 to 50°C)
Operating Humidity	35 to 80%
Storage Humidity	Under 85%
Power	DC 12V (AC adapter), DC 7.2V (battery)
Power Consumption	Approx. 12W (with VF and LCD monitor)
Dimensions	7 x 7.8 x 16.3" (17.8 x 19.8 x 41.6 cm)
Weight	Approx. 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg)

Packaging Info

Package Weight	9.05 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	19.8 x 11.5 x 10.6"