JVC's GY-HC500U Handheld Connected Cam 1" 4K Professional Camcorder is a UHD 4K camcorder that shoots in both NTSC and PAL compatible frame rates and is designed to seamlessly work with both a traditional as well as IP workflows. It features a 1" CMOS sensor and an integrated 20x optical zoom lens, while the camera can create a 40x digital zoom. The camera can capture in UHD, HD, SD, and you can record SD as proxy, recording up to 30p to the built-in media card slots or 60/50p to an optional SSD. The camera supports HDR by recording in HLG or JLog1 (10-bit).

The camera captures in various flavors of ProRes as well as MP4, and it is capable of streaming HD over IP via wired connection. The integrated 20x zoom lens features three manual control rings for iris, focus, and zoom. The EVF features LCOS technology and over 1.2 million dots of resolution, while the built-in flip-out LCD viewfinder is just under 4" diagonally. The camera can live stream HD while recording 4K and outputting 4K via the HDMI output. It features IFB and return video over IP as well as auto FTP so your video files transfer automatically. It has 2 x SDHC/SDXC card slots and features a slot for an optional SSD for capturing UHD at 60/50p.

1" CMOS Sensor, 20x Optical Zoom    3840 x 2160 60/50/30/25/24p    UHD 4K, HD, SD, SD-Proxy Recording    HDR via HLG or J-Log1 (10-Bit)    ProRes, MOV, MP4 Recording, IP Streaming    3 x Manual Lens Rings: Focus, Iris, Zoom    LCOS Quad VGA EVF, LCD Viewfinder    Livestream HD While Recording 4K    IFB & Return Video over IP, Auto FTP    2 x SDHC/SDXC Card Slots Optional SSD

10-bit ProRes 422 at 4K resolution and 50/60p frame rates and recording to M.2 SSD (requires optional caddy)

4K UHD 30/25/24p 4:2:0 8-bit recording to SDHC/SDXC card

HDR recording, HLG or J-Log1 (10-bit)

1" (effective) CMOS sensor with high picture quality, F11 Sensitivity

3-ring 4K lens with 20x optical zoom (f=28-560mm, 35mm equivalent), 40x lossless dynamic zoom

4" high-resolution LCD monitor, LCOS Quad VGA viewfinder

XLR audio connectors

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does it records in variable frame rates???

A: Yes, the JVC GY-HC500U records in variable frame rates.

Q: 2. What are main differences between this and the HC500? I want to know if it's worth the extra $1.3k

A: The HC550 offers built-in wireless LAN (2.4GHz/5GHz) MIMO with external antenna. It also has the ability to add a broadcast overlay on video and streaming.

Q: 3. We are considering using 2-3 GY-HC500s on location streaming SRT over the Internet. Can these streams be synchronized at the receiving side (studio)?

A: Yes, that should be possible.

Q: 4. Does the video or audio cut out between clips on longer recordings? (legal work)

A: No, camcorders do not automatically stop recording, unless the memory card is filled or the battery dies. Therefore, it would be recommended to power your camera through the included AC adapter and record on a big enough card to record all the footage you need.

Q: 5. This camera only has one shoe mount?

A: Yes, the JVC GY-HC550UN Connected Cam 4K NDI-Enabled Professional Camcorder has one hotshoe mount located on the top handle.

Q: 6. Does the GY-HC550U do Sports Metadata tagging? What are all the JVC models that do have tagging?

A: The GY-HC550U does have Metadata tagging.

Q: 7. What receiver do I need to get live feed from this camera? I wish to fed from cam to receiver to a converter to capture the live feed into a laptop. Q. 2. What is the transmission distance in Line of Sight to receiver? LoSight?

A: You may use the following link to view all of the wireless transmission systems that are compatible with the JVC GY-HC550 Handheld Connected Cam 1" 4K Broadcast Camcorder. See: https://bhpho.to/3ArC1md From there you will need to send the video signal from the receiver to a capture card or a encoder which will allow your computer to intake the video signal and use it as a stream source.

Q: 8. Whats the size of the DC In connector? Im trying to find a replacement ac adapter and there is no specs for it.

A: JVC does not list the size of the connection. They do not supply to us the correct adapter. Therefore this is a factory replacement part. Please contact JVC for the replacement part.

Q: 9. Does the JVC GY-HC550 work with any third party batteries? The two JVC batteries advertised are somewhat pricey.

A: There is the SWIT S-8823 Battery. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1130036-REG/swit_s_8823_7_2v_18wh_replacement.html

Q: 10. Will this JVC GY-HC550 work with any third-party batteries? These JVC batteries are rather pricey. Is there an adapter that will allow it to work with an Anton-Bauer b battery?

A: Not at this time.