JVC GY-HD200B ProHD Camcorder Body

This is the camera head only version of the GY-HD200UB, without lens.

Designed for news gathering, field production and cinematography, the newly upgraded high-definition GY-HD200UB offers multiple frame rate recording including full-frame 720p/60 imaging and real 24p. New image processing puts this camera at a performance level that can be considered for mainstream HD production. In addition, the upgraded GY-HD200U "B" version now includes 1080i recording to optional hard disk via IEEE1394 (Firewire).

The GY-HD200UB offers great flexibility, recording signals in either full HD (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p and 60p) or SD (576i/60) including 24P and 24PA. When recording in faster frame rates such as 50p or 60p, motion is smooth and retains the "live look" of television while maintaining a frame by frame sharpness superior to interlace signal formats. JVC's "Super Encoder" provides highly efficient realtime MPEG2 encoding of progressive signals resulting in broadcast quality HD recordings that are virtually free of visible artifacts.

The GY-HD200UB also offers real HD 24p recording capability — previously available on only the most expensive HD cameras. Ideal for DVD production, HD progressive 24-frame-per-second recording makes it possible to shoot images with film-like quality and smooth motion. Once recorded, those images can easily be transferred without frame rate conversion to 16 mm or 35 mm film with full HD fidelity. In addition, the camera has JVC’s patented focus assist function that enables the user to precisely focus on each scene by highlighting details in the viewfinder to facilitate HD focusing.

The standard professional 1/3" bayonet lens mount, provides the opportunity to use a variety of other professional HD lenses. Furthermore, lens mount adapters ACM-12 and ACM-17 convert the mount to 1/2" and 2/3" bayonet mount respectively, providing cost savings by way of using existing 1/2" and 2/3" lenses. Special film lens adapters are available which enables the use of 16mm film prime lenses with a PL (Positive Lock) mount to address the needs of the cinematography community.

In addition to the Full Auto Shooting to handle difficult or variable lighting environments, the GY-HD200UB is equipped with an array of functions that give professionals creative flexibility. These include zebra, gain, white balance and full shutter control. The camcorder features two XLR connectors for each audio channel and records CD quality audio at 384Kbps in the MPEG1 Layer 2 format with the audio level indicators visible on the viewfinder and on the flip-out LCD display.

A convenient IEEE 1394 interface allows easy direct connection to NLA convenient IEEE 1394 interface allows easy direct connection to NLE systems or to a PC for capturing, editing and archiving. The 100GB DR-HD100 hard disk drive accessory also connects via the IEEE 1394 port and is interlocked to the camcorder's record trigger. HD and SD images can be recorded together with audio and time code and it is powered by either a built-in rechargeable or an external battery. The DR-HD100 is supplied with its own cradle, from which it is detached easily and a mounting bracket that fits at the rear of the camcorder.

• Multiple frame rate recording: 720/24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, and 60p
• Compact Shoulder Professional form factor (Mount )
• Wide choice of lenses and accessories
• Optional HZ-CA13U Prime Lens adapter
• Built-in image flip recording when using prime lenses
• Built-in 14.4V type Battery Mount
• Dual-media (tape +HDD)recording with DTE
• Next generation super-efficient MPEG-2 encoding
• Enhanced Cinema Gamma
• Advanced 14-bit A/D converter
• BNC connectors
• Two XLR audio inputs
• Full Auto Shooting
• Two-mode composite out
• LCD mirror mode

• GY-HD200CHUB Camcorder Head
• (1) Viewfinder
• (1) Microphone
• (1) SD memory card