Difference between the hm-100u and hm-100e at DVinfo.net

Keinan Yaron · May 20th, 2009, 08:08 PM

I understand that JVC is marketing two flavours of the GY-HM100 - one ends with a U for the american market and the other with a E for the european market. What is the difference in tech specs between the two? can you switch between PAL and NTSC with each of the different models?

Jack Walker · May 20th, 2009, 08:27 PM

I have compared the spect sheets on the two cameras, and the only difference I could find was the order features were listed on the spec sheets.

I could not see any difference in the actual cameras, other than markings. If there is any difference, I would also like to know. I have not seen Tim Dashwood comment on this, though he may have and I missed it.

One of the features I like about the HM100 is that it shoots in all modes possible, not a selection of modes based on region.

Tim Dashwood · May 20th, 2009, 08:28 PM

As far as I know the HM100U and HM100E have identical functionality. They can both shoot HD 1080 and 720 in 24, 25/50 and 30/60 HZ modes. Neither can shoot NTSC or PAL standard definition but they can downconvert to either (depending on the source rate.)

The difference is probably just the supplied power cable, user guide languages and warranty card.

Jack Walker · May 20th, 2009, 08:30 PM

Yes, I didn't think about the power cable. The charger is 110-240 volts, 50/60 cycles, isn't it?

May 20th, 2009, 08:08 PM	#1
Keinan Yaron New Boot Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rockville md Posts: 6	Difference between the hm-100u and hm-100e I understand that JVC is marketing two flavours of the GY-HM100 - one ends with a U for the american market and the other with a E for the european market. What is the difference in tech specs between the two? can you switch between PAL and NTSC with each of the different models?

May 20th, 2009, 08:28 PM	#3
Tim Dashwood Wrangler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 3,637	As far as I know the HM100U and HM100E have identical functionality. They can both shoot HD 1080 and 720 in 24, 25/50 and 30/60 HZ modes. Neither can shoot NTSC or PAL standard definition but they can downconvert to either (depending on the source rate.) The difference is probably just the supplied power cable, user guide languages and warranty card. __________________ Tim Dashwood

May 20th, 2009, 08:27 PM	#2
Jack Walker Trustee Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burbank Posts: 1,811	I have compared the spect sheets on the two cameras, and the only difference I could find was the order features were listed on the spec sheets. I could not see any difference in the actual cameras, other than markings. If there is any difference, I would also like to know. I have not seen Tim Dashwood comment on this, though he may have and I missed it. One of the features I like about the HM100 is that it shoots in all modes possible, not a selection of modes based on region.

May 20th, 2009, 08:30 PM	#4
Jack Walker Trustee Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burbank Posts: 1,811	Yes, I didn't think about the power cable. The charger is 110-240 volts, 50/60 cycles, isn't it?