ProHD Memory Camera Recorder
GY-HM100
NEW PRODUCT NEWS
Apr 2009 Release
Preliminary
World’s first tapeless Compact Hand-Held camcorder to
record Apple Quicktime™ file format (for Final Cut Pro™)
directly to SDHC memory cards
(*2): 32GB card, MPEG-2 19Mbps recording mode
World’s first native support for Apple QuickTime file
format (for Final Cut Pro)
GY-HM100 natively records in the file format used by Apple
QuickTime™ (for Final Cut Pro™)—the most popular NLE
system in the professional video market today—and the ISO
base media file format. The recorded files can be transferred
to most NLE systems seamlessly.
SDHC Media Card recording with 2 card slots
GY-HM100 records files directly to widely available SDHC
media cards. SDHC memory cards are highly reliable yet
inexpensive—comparable to professional tape costs. GY-
HM100 has two card slots, allowing for more than six
hours(*2) of continuous recording.
35Mbps MPEG-2 (HQ) and 19Mbps/25Mbps SP Modes
GY-HM100 records 1920x1080 HD video using the
MPEG-2 Long GOP codec at 35Mbps in HQ mode. This
provides long recording times for efficient media usage
without compromising picture quality. Additionally, GY-
HM100 records 720p (19Mbps) and 1080i (25Mbps) in SP
mode.
Compact Hand-Held form factor
Weighing only 3.2 lbs., the GY-HM100 is the smallest and
lightest HD camcorder to offer true 35Mbps professional
performance. Its size and portability open up new
possibilities for high-quality HD recording applications,
while reducing the strain of hand-held operation.
Newly developed 1/4” progressive 3CCD and 10x high-
quality lens developed by Fujinon
3 newly developed CCDs deliver razor sharp images with
superb color reproduction. JVC's proprietary 1080p digital
processor applies 5 advanced noise reduction technologies.
A 10x Fujinon lens provides edge-to-edge sharpness, and
offers manual or auto focus, zoom and iris.
