We can't take all the credit because JVC does have its own consultants. However, as we had hoped, it was confirmed to me at NAB that representatives from JVC consulted our wishlist thread for inspiration and implemented some of our ideas into the new 200/250 models. It looks to me like at least 50% of our most popular requests were added.

Some features we asked for in this thread that I know will be in the HD250 are:

BNC connectors
SDI OUT
Timecode IN/OUT plus GENLOCK for slaving multiple cameras
720P60 encoding/recording to HDV tape (also on HD200)
Image Inversion for use with 35mm homebuilt adapters (like redrock micro, G35, etc.) (also on HD200)
Studio 26-pin configuration (KY-HD250 Studio Adapter) with remote CCU control
Higher capacity battery included as standard (A/B mount is now standard on HD250)
RCA audio out instead of the 1/8" jack
4-pin XLR battery connector



There are a few suggestions that were not mentioned in the press release, so we probably won't know if any of these have been included until the camera's release.

LCD & EVF active at the same time option
TC Preset and LOAD SCENE FILE assignable as USER BUTTONS
Burn-In Visual TC on Video Output (this is really important to me!!!!)
PCM 48Khz recording in HDV mode (as described in the brochures as ProHD XE)
4x3 SD compatible output with letterboxing instead of anamorphic only
2nd set of zebra stripes for black level clipping
Denser built in ND filters.



Since NAB I have been thinking alot about other features I would love to see in the HD250 that cater to a filmmaker with a film background. Here they are:

20P or 22P frame rate (I undercrank these frame rates all the time on film for fight/stunt action and I think it would be quite easy to implement a 2:1 pulldown for 20P - I'm not sure about 22P.)
Graphical representation of gamma response curve as you adjust the settings. This would help people understand how the curve is affected as they make adjustments.
Film camera style shutter ANGLE mode (along with STEP or VARIABLE) that is locked to the frame rate. For example, 180° would be the default, and therefore 1/48th when shooting at 24P, but would automatically switch to 1/120 when shooting 60P. Other popular shutter angles would be 11.2°, 22.5°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 105°, 120°, 135°, 144°, 172.8° and possibly even 360°. I think Panasonic put something like this in the HVX200.
WB tweaking in 100K intervals. This would be a great feature that would negate the use of warm cards or cool cards.
ND filter indications in standard log format (ND3, ND6)



The only problem is charging $2k extra!!! That is now a $9k list camera.

For the features included, $9K is truly a bargain, plus it's competitively priced against the Canon XL H1. There's nothing wrong with the price compared to the list of features.

most of those feature would be *software*...

I'd really kill to be able to dial in WB in 100deg amounts because sometimes the camera just own't white balance where you want for best picture. the other day, outside, it was balancing at 4300k, and it was too warm, I needed 6500. I finally tricked the camera by finding a jacket of the right shade. I have found the camera will WB off of many surfaces that older cameras wouldn't off.
I've also notice that the camera tends to balance at 3200,4300,5200,6500 and 8000. while having 4300 is nice, I sure wish I could dial that in via the menu when I shoot tungesten and want to go for a warmer look. it would also be so handy when trying to get a WB outdoors and you wanted to go a little warmer or cooler than what the camera was giving you.

now you can go into the R and B paint menu items an play, but not really convienent, and too easy to forget about, giving you some whacked shots on the next setup and you waste time figuring out you left those things changed from 0.

Steve Oakley