Brand Name
JVC
Place of Origin
China
Model Number
JVC GY-HM150U
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 104°F (0 to 40°C)
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