LOS ANGELES and WAYNE, N.J.—Red Digital Cinema and JVC are adding to the 4K options on the market with a live broadcast module and three new cameras in JVC’s case.
The Red contribution is a 4K Broadcast Module, which allows recording at up to 6K resolution while broadcasting in 4K and/or HD simultaneously, enabling the archiving 6K R3D RAW masters. The three new entries in JVC’s 4K lineup include the new GY-LS300, a Super 35mm camcorder that accepts a variety of interchangeable lenses; the GY-HM200, a 4K ultra HD camcorder with HD streaming; and the palm-sized GY-HM170.
JVC’s goal is accessibility, said Larry Librach, senior vice president of JVC Professional Products.
“When we launched our ProHD product line, JVC made professional HD production affordable. Our new 4KCAM product line follows that same tradition, with three new cameras that make ultra-high definition image14K economical for cinematographers, webcasters and broadcasters, corporate and live event production teams, and even independent shooters,” he said.
Among the new JVC 4K cameras, the GY-LS300 records to non-proprietary SDHC and SDXC media cards in a variety of image formats including 4K ultra HD, full HD with 4:2:2 sampling, SD, and proxy formats for the Web. It features JVC’s 4K Super 35mm CMOS sensor combined with an industry standard micro four-thirds lens mount. JVC’s Variable Scan Mapping technology maintains the native angle of view for a variety of lenses, including Super35, MFT, and Super16. As a result, JVC says lens options for the camera are nearly unlimited.
The GY-HM200 has an MSRP of $2,995 and the GY-HM170 has an MSRP of $2,495. Both will be available in February. The GY-LS300 has an MSRP of $4,450 and will be available in March.
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