BBC purchasing 500 HM650 cameras
 

I thought this was interesting.
TVTechnology: BBC is Buying 500 JVC ProHD Camcorders

and here's the EBU assessment.
http://tech.ebu.ch/docs/tech/tech3335_s08.pdf

Re: BBC purchasing 500 HM650 cameras
 

Indeed, it is interesting!

We've got another thread about it going on here: http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/digital-...c-cameras.html

Re: BBC purchasing 500 HM650 cameras
 

I'm a BBC VJ and I've just been issued with my 650. It's replacing a Z5. Bit early to offer any meaningful thoughts but so far I like the zoom and the auto white balance, the mic bracket is yet again too far forward to allow a 416 and furry, and the icons on the flip-out screen are pathetically small. Fantastic HD pics but we broadcast in SD and I've seen varying downscaled results depending on which machine ingests the card.

Re: BBC purchasing 500 HM650 cameras
 

Glad to see JVC still doing good business!