GY-LS300 compact 4K camcorder
A prototype model of the new GY-LS300 compact handheld camcorder is being shown at IBC, featuring JVC’s exclusive Super 35mm 13.6MP 4K CMOS image sensor, developed by JVC’s sister company, AltaSens, for 4K 24/25/30p recording. The camera uses Micro Four Thirds lenses, originally developed for DSLRs to deliver cinema-quality images in a compact camcorder, and also accepts a wide variety of stills and video lenses for filmmakers who have already invested in expensive lenses (converters available for PL-mount and other lenses). This first prototype has an advanced codec and onboard recording system, providing 4K imaging on standard SDHC/SDXC UHS-I U3 memory cards, and its dual codec system also delivers simultaneous recording and streaming for both HD/SD and HD/proxy files. The camera features the 4K CAM logo and marks the start of this new camera series from JVC.
Hopes its easier to offload the 4K data files from the 4 SD cards than on my JVC GY-HMQ10 4K cam.
Panasonic apparently passed on further development of a successor to the AF-100.
It’s funny that JVC decides to market a camera that could have been the AF-200. It will be interesting to hear more about this camera and see how well it competes with other 4K camera alternatives.
Really interested in thi,s I look forward to seeing your review. I like JVC customer care and commitment to development
JVC + MFT = Bad Decision
What happened with JVC supporting Nikon Lens mount cameras for there 4K lineup?
JVC JY-HMQ30 has a Nikon mount.(Not released in USA)
I think Nikon has a much better selection of lenses then Panasonic/Olympus lenses. Plus, with Nikon not delivering to the 4K market, I think JVC would find a nice home supplying the hungry Nikon users with a higher-end cinema/video option. JVC seems to be so inconsistent, I would never invest in there technology, as it can drastically change at any moment.
Actually, several adapters for Nikon lenses to MFT exist, so for Nikon-lens owners this is good news…
True you can use a third party adapter which I’m not a huge fan. Plus MFT usually adds a 2x crop factor versus the typical 1.5x. But I have not seen the full details in this camera.
At IBC this camera was on the show with a nikon lens and Metabones speedbooster: reverses crop factor, makes it almost full frame, gain 1 stop of light and an over all scarper image. MFT & Sony E-mount are the best mounts for compatibility with all other lenses. Metabones speedboosters are very good quality, I own and use several of them with amazing results.