JVC GY-HM150U Compact Handheld 3-CCD Camcorder

Image Device

3-CCD, 1/4" progressive sensors with diagonal offset technology

Signal System

HQ mode, 1920 x 1080 (35 Mb/s VBR, MPEG-2 MP@HL)
1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/30p, 1080/25p, 1080/24p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 720/30p, 720/25p, 720/24p

SP mode, 1440 x 1080 (CBR, 25 Mb/s, MPEG-2 MP@H-14)
1080/60i, 1080/50i


SP mode, 1280 x 720 (CBR, 19 Mb/s, MPEG-2 MP@H-14/HL)
720/60p, 720/50p, 720/30p, 720/25p, 720/24p
SD Video, 720 x 480 (DV compression, 25 Mb/s, 4:1:1, 8-bit)
480/60i

Video Codec

MPEG-2 Long GOP

File Format

QuickTime for Final Cut Pro (HD/SD)
MP4 (HD)
AVI type 2 (SD)

Lens

Fujinon 10x lens, 3.7-37mm (39-390mm 35mm equivalent)
f/1.8-2.8

Filter Diameter

46mm (no hood)
Screw pitch: 0.75mm

72mm (hood attached filters only; no tele converters or wide converters)
Screw pitch: 0.75mm

Built-in Filters

Neutral Density: 1/10, Off

Stabilization

Optical image stabilizer

Sync System

Internal synchronization (built-in SSG)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Not specified by manufacturer

Horizontal Resolution

Not specified by manufacturer

Sensitivity

Not specified by manufacturer

Minimum Illumination

5 lux (typical, 1920 x 1080 mode, f/1.8, +18 dB, with 16-frame accumulation)

Vertical Smear

Not specified by manufacturer

LCD Monitor

2.8", 230,000 pixels, 16:9, color

Viewfinder

0.24", LCOS, 260,000 pixels, 16:9, color

Memory Card Slot

2x SDHC (Class 6/10) / SDXC

Shutter Speed Range

1/3.75-1/10000, EEI

Gain Selection

0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB, 18 dB, LoLux, AGC

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Not specified by manufacturer

Maximum Recording Time

With 2x 64 GB SDXC cards in 35 Mb/s mode: Approx. 400 minutes

Audio

Audio Signal Format

Linear PCM 2-channel, 48 kHz/16-bit

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Not specified by manufacturer

General

Input and Output Connectors

Composite Video Out (480i, 4:3/16:9): 1x 3.5mm mini jack
Component Video Out (480i/720p/1080i): 1x multi-pin cable
HDMI Out (480i/720p/1080i): 1x HDMI Type A
Analog Audio In: 2x XLR, mic (+48V) / line
Analog Audio Out: 1x 3.5mm mini jack
Headphone Out: 1x 3.5mm mini jack
Remote Control In: 1x 3.5mm mini jack
USB 2.0: 1x USB Mini-B

Power Requirements

7.8V DC (with battery)
11V DC (with AC adapter)

Power Consumption

7.8W (with VF and LCD screen backlight set to Standard)

Operating Temperature

32 to 104F (0 to 40C)

Storage Temperature

-4 to 122˚F (-20 to 50˚C)

Operating Humidity

30-80%

Storage Humidity

Under 85%

Dimensions (WxHxD)

5.5 x 7.1 x 14.5" (13.8 x 17.9 x 36.6 cm)

Weight

3.1 lb (1.4 kg) including battery, microphone, cards