State-of-the-Art Features Suit a Variety of Applications
JVC Professional Products Company continues to deliver affordable, high
quality HD products to market with the unveiling of the GY-HD250U high
definition camcorder. As part of its growing ProHD line, this next
generation full HD resolution camcorder is the first HDV model to offer
studio capabilities, and features 720/60p capture and recording for
electronic newsgathering.
quality HD products to market with the unveiling of the GY-HD250U high
definition camcorder. As part of its growing ProHD line, this next
generation full HD resolution camcorder is the first HDV model to offer
studio capabilities, and features 720/60p capture and recording for
electronic newsgathering.
Responding to demand for an affordable studio-capable HD camera, JVC
developed the extremely versatile and compact GY-HD250U to ease the
transition from SD to HD allowing customers to utilize much of their
existing infrastructure-including cabling-while providing robust
performance in both standard and high definition. In addition to its
studio capability, the GY-HD250U offers the comfort and stability of a
shoulder-style camcorder with a full complement of features needed for
Electronic News Gathering (ENG), and cinematography applications.
developed the extremely versatile and compact GY-HD250U to ease the
transition from SD to HD allowing customers to utilize much of their
existing infrastructure-including cabling-while providing robust
performance in both standard and high definition. In addition to its
studio capability, the GY-HD250U offers the comfort and stability of a
shoulder-style camcorder with a full complement of features needed for
Electronic News Gathering (ENG), and cinematography applications.
“We designed the GY-HD250U with multiple applications in mind,” said
Craig Yanagi, National Marketing Manager, Creation Products. “The fact
that the camera has flexible connectivity, is lightweight and can
record in multiple progressive formats is certain to meet the various
needs of the professional industry. The options on this camera are sure
to make this the camera of choice for a wide range of studio, facility
and field production.”
Craig Yanagi, National Marketing Manager, Creation Products. “The fact
that the camera has flexible connectivity, is lightweight and can
record in multiple progressive formats is certain to meet the various
needs of the professional industry. The options on this camera are sure
to make this the camera of choice for a wide range of studio, facility
and field production.”
The GY-HD250 records true 1280 x 720 progressive at 60 frames per
second thanks to a new advanced codec that provides ultra efficient
compression without visible motion artifacts. It has built-in genlock
capability, component and HD-SDI output, with professional connectors
mounted on a magnesium die cast chassis. The GY-HD250U also features
the choice of several interchangeable lenses, enhanced cinema gamma,
external time code synchronization, BNC connectors, built-in mount for
a 14.4V professional battery, and the patented focus assist feature.
second thanks to a new advanced codec that provides ultra efficient
compression without visible motion artifacts. It has built-in genlock
capability, component and HD-SDI output, with professional connectors
mounted on a magnesium die cast chassis. The GY-HD250U also features
the choice of several interchangeable lenses, enhanced cinema gamma,
external time code synchronization, BNC connectors, built-in mount for
a 14.4V professional battery, and the patented focus assist feature.
The GY-HD250U offers flexible recording options for any production
environment. The camera’s built-in HDV recording system records full
raster high-definition video on inexpensive MiniDV cassettes. With the
optional DR-HD100U Direct-to-Edit™ recorder, a hard disk workflow can
be achieved, while simultaneously creating back-up material on digital
tape.
environment. The camera’s built-in HDV recording system records full
raster high-definition video on inexpensive MiniDV cassettes. With the
optional DR-HD100U Direct-to-Edit™ recorder, a hard disk workflow can
be achieved, while simultaneously creating back-up material on digital
tape.
Studio Production – The GY-HD250U can easily be
converted to a cost effective studio camera with the KY-HD250 studio
adapter, following the tradition of the popular GY-DV550U professional
DV camera. The camera’s optional CCU provides connection to industry
standard 26-pin multicore cabling for power, genlock, R/B gain, black
level and intercom up to 330 feet. An optional pan and tilt head and
16:9 LCD studio viewfinder make it ideal for educational, religious,
cable and broadcast studios.
converted to a cost effective studio camera with the KY-HD250 studio
adapter, following the tradition of the popular GY-DV550U professional
DV camera. The camera’s optional CCU provides connection to industry
standard 26-pin multicore cabling for power, genlock, R/B gain, black
level and intercom up to 330 feet. An optional pan and tilt head and
16:9 LCD studio viewfinder make it ideal for educational, religious,
cable and broadcast studios.
Electronic News Gathering (ENG) – The GY-HD250U is
the affordable choice for news organizations migrating from SD to HD.
It's superbly balanced for stable shoulder style shooting, with
operation controls placed in positions familiar to electronic
photojournalists. Its 60 frame progressive capture and recording
provides high resolution and smooth motion, necessary for news and
sports field production. The built-in Anton-Bauer battery bracket
provides compatibility with the most popular battery systems for ENG.
When equipped with the optional DR-HD100U, editing can be performed
immediately from the hard disk without time-consuming transfer to the
NLE. Other attributes for ENG include lens interchangeability and a
pool feed input.
the affordable choice for news organizations migrating from SD to HD.
It's superbly balanced for stable shoulder style shooting, with
operation controls placed in positions familiar to electronic
photojournalists. Its 60 frame progressive capture and recording
provides high resolution and smooth motion, necessary for news and
sports field production. The built-in Anton-Bauer battery bracket
provides compatibility with the most popular battery systems for ENG.
When equipped with the optional DR-HD100U, editing can be performed
immediately from the hard disk without time-consuming transfer to the
NLE. Other attributes for ENG include lens interchangeability and a
pool feed input.
Cinematography The GY-HD250 captures real 24p and
30p acquisition that produces polished, film-like quality HD
recordings. The time code is recorded in native 24p mode, enabling the
user to transfer recordings to film for theater distribution with ease.
The camera allows for extensive user customization with additional
gamma settings for cinema applications. Its 1/3-inch bayonet mount
allows the use of various interchangeable lenses from Fujinon, Canon
and other third party lenses and accessories.
30p acquisition that produces polished, film-like quality HD
recordings. The time code is recorded in native 24p mode, enabling the
user to transfer recordings to film for theater distribution with ease.
The camera allows for extensive user customization with additional
gamma settings for cinema applications. Its 1/3-inch bayonet mount
allows the use of various interchangeable lenses from Fujinon, Canon
and other third party lenses and accessories.
The suggested list price for the GY-HD250U is $8,995. Delivery is expected to begin in October 2006.
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