JVC Unveils New GY-HM150 ProHD Handheld Camcorder

Craig Yanagi · September 26th, 2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig Yanagi

We'll have one of the prototype units from IBC, but I don't know at what production level it will be at.

We received the unit from IBC, but unfortunately it was an engineering sample (not production level). We hope to get a production level product in soon so we can begin our testing...

- Craig

Brian Rhodes · October 24th, 2011, 12:08 PM

Craig I owned the GY-HM100 the only issue that I had with it was battery life. I had to carry a least 4 batteries in my kit to get through an event. Does JVC have any plans on making an extended life battery for the GY-HM150?

Craig Yanagi · November 8th, 2011, 10:10 PM

My apologies for the delayed response. I've been on the road a bit.

JVC will continue to offer the BN-VF823USP as the standard battery offering, but other third-party batteries with extended life have been known to work with the GY-HM150. The Anton-Bauer ElipZ system also works well and provides hours of operation, even with their optional light attached.

- Craig

Sam Young · November 10th, 2011, 07:55 AM

One of my biggest beef with the HM100 is also the battery life (and also the inaccurate zoom rocker), it lasts 2 hours at best, with the stock battery, and generic ones. Half the time I am worrying about when I should change the battery during shooting.

Now with my Canon XF 100, I use generic batteries at $36 per unit that will last at least 4 hours. It is simply awesome...

Charlton Chars · November 11th, 2011, 06:12 AM

Interesting camera. The only two things lacking are 4:2:2 codec and some waterproof casing.

Lee Mullen · November 11th, 2011, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam Young

One of my biggest beef with the HM100 is also the battery life (and also the inaccurate zoom rocker), it lasts 2 hours at best, with the stock battery, and generic ones. Half the time I am worrying about when I should change the battery during shooting.

Now with my Canon XF 100, I use generic batteries at $36 per unit that will last at least 4 hours. It is simply awesome...

How does the image quality stand with the Canon to the JVC?

Sam Young · November 11th, 2011, 09:04 AM

Picture quality wise comparing to the HM 100, I think they are around the same in good light, I look at my XF and HM clips back to back, and they are both good. Noise wise , in my opinion, the XF 100 is better in low light. However, people are saying the 150 does better in low light now, so you will have to see for yourself. :)

Karl Seilo · January 16th, 2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig Yanagi

We're working with a number of remote manufacturers, and we hope to have the solution available at the time the GY-HM150 ships.

Hi Craig,

I just purchased the GY-HM150 (upgraded from the GY-HM100). Where can I purchase the remote zoom controller for this camera?

Karl

October 24th, 2011, 12:08 PM	#32
Brian Rhodes Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 753	Re: JVC Unveils New GY-HM150 ProHD Handheld Camcorder Craig I owned the GY-HM100 the only issue that I had with it was battery life. I had to carry a least 4 batteries in my kit to get through an event. Does JVC have any plans on making an extended life battery for the GY-HM150?

November 8th, 2011, 10:10 PM	#33
Craig Yanagi JVC America Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wayne, New Jersey Posts: 198	Re: JVC Unveils New GY-HM150 ProHD Handheld Camcorder My apologies for the delayed response. I've been on the road a bit. JVC will continue to offer the BN-VF823USP as the standard battery offering, but other third-party batteries with extended life have been known to work with the GY-HM150. The Anton-Bauer ElipZ system also works well and provides hours of operation, even with their optional light attached. - Craig __________________ Craig Yanagi - National Marketing Manager JVC Professional Video Division, JVCKENWOOD USA Corp.

November 10th, 2011, 07:55 AM	#34
Sam Young Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas/Hong Kong Posts: 154	Re: JVC Unveils New GY-HM150 ProHD Handheld Camcorder One of my biggest beef with the HM100 is also the battery life (and also the inaccurate zoom rocker), it lasts 2 hours at best, with the stock battery, and generic ones. Half the time I am worrying about when I should change the battery during shooting. Now with my Canon XF 100, I use generic batteries at $36 per unit that will last at least 4 hours. It is simply awesome...

November 11th, 2011, 06:12 AM	#35
Charlton Chars New Boot Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 23	Re: JVC Unveils New GY-HM150 ProHD Handheld Camcorder Interesting camera. The only two things lacking are 4:2:2 codec and some waterproof casing.

November 11th, 2011, 09:04 AM	#37
Sam Young Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas/Hong Kong Posts: 154	Re: JVC Unveils New GY-HM150 ProHD Handheld Camcorder Picture quality wise comparing to the HM 100, I think they are around the same in good light, I look at my XF and HM clips back to back, and they are both good. Noise wise , in my opinion, the XF 100 is better in low light. However, people are saying the 150 does better in low light now, so you will have to see for yourself. :)