JVC Announces the New Micro Four Thirds 4K Camcorder

JVC has announced the new GY-LS300 4KCAM Handheld S35mm Micro Four Thirds camcorder. The GY-LS300 is part of JVC’s 4KCAM line of cameras, which can record 4:2:2 HD Signals at up to 60P at 50 Mb/s.

JVC’s GY-LS300 handheld 4K camcorder includes specs like super-35mm-sized, CMOS, 4K sensor and MFT interchangeable lens mount.

The 4K camcorder supports dual codec recording, allowing to capture two different codecs, .mov and AVCHD, simultaneously to its dual SDHC/SDXC media card slots using optional media cards.

The 4K camcorder features an MFT mount that allows you to use a wide variety of full-frame, PL, C, and EF mount lenses with optional adapters. JVC’s new Micro Four Thirds 4K Camcorder will be available from February 01, 2015 with a price tag for $4,450. 

JVC GY-LS300 4KCAM Handheld S35mm Micro Four Thirds Camcorder Announced

The JVC GY-LS300 4KCAM Handheld S35mm Micro Four Thirds Camcorder Features

• Micro Four Thirds System Lens Mount
• Variable Scan Mapping maintains native angle of view for a variety of lenses including Super 35, MFT, and Super 16. Adapters available for PL and EF mount lenses
• 4K Ultra HD recording (150 Mbps, 24p/30p) to SDXC (UHS-I Speed class3) card
• 4:2:2 Full HD recording at 50Mbps (24p-60p)
• 3 position ND filter (1/4, 1/16 and 1/64)
• HD-SDI (3G) and HDMI outputs (4K output via HDMI only)
• 2-channel XLR audio inputs with phantom power
• Shotgun microphone included
• Dual SDHC/SDXC slots enable Dual, Backup and Continuous recording
• Advanced JVC streaming engine compatible with USTREAM, Zixi, and Wowza Streaming Engine
• IP Network Remote Control, Remote Viewing, Metadata editing, FTP clips
• 3.5-inch color LCD display (920K pixel) with smart focus assist function
• 0.24-inch color viewfinder (1.56M pixel) with smart focus assist function
• Wired remote control supported
• 10 user button assignable functions
• Includes handle unit, SSL-JVC50 7.4V battery, AC adapter, and shotgun microphone