JVC GY-HM360E Professional HD camcorder

The JVC GY-HM360E handheld HD Memory camcorder with dual SDHC/SDXC card slots is light enough to take with you anywhere and ideal for use by wedding and event videographers.

As a handheld camcorder, the GY-HM360 is ergonomically designed to satisfy discerning videographers. For instance, 3 Rec Trigger button is convenient for any shooting scenes while Zoom Seesaw lever enables smooth zooming from very slow to high speed. The camera also features essential switches and buttons for shooting including white balance, iris, gain, and focus, which are located mainly on the left side panel, enabling intuitive controls to quickly change settings even while shooting.

Up to 11 functions can be customized that are assigned to seven user buttons on the camera body and four on the LCD’s cross-shaped buttons. For higher level of shooting, image parameters such as gamma and colormatrix as well as other detail settings can be customized and stored in both the camera’s internal memory and SDHC/SDXC card.

It features 1/2.3-inch 18.9 Megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor, when combined JVC’s dynamic 19X F1.2 Bright GT lens, delivers high resolutions pictures, with excellent sensitivity and less noise even in low light environment. This makes it possible to record social functions or weddings without the need for additional lighting.

Also featuring JVC’s original high-speed picture processing FALCONBRID™ engine, the camera is capable of supporting major file formats such as .MOV with Apple Final Cut ProTM, .MP4 of XDCAM EX™ cameras, and. MTS for AVCHD compatibility, as well as high-definition images in MPEG-2 35Mbps and AVCHD 28Mbps (Progressive) format. Furthermore, the processor also supports H.264 video format in 50Mbps extreme high quality (XHQ) mode for virtually no block noise and to capture high-speed moving subjects.

The JY-HM360E ergonomically designed for quality performance with number of functions ideal for wedding filming, including Face Recognition Auto Focus, Optical image stabiliser and beautiful skin mode.

Optimum Shooting Mode with Flick of a Switch Using Scene Select

As a wedding cameraman, you might use spot lighting to create more dramatic scenes. However, a sudden change in lighting requires quick adjustment of shooting modes. In such instances, the Scene Select function comes in handy as it enables selection of the optimum shooting mode with the flick of a switch. Position A and B in Scene Select can be assigned to specific scenes such as Indoor and Outdoor, both Indoors, or both Outdoors, each of which are assigned with five shooting modes. Using the menu displayed on the LCD and viewfinder these modes can be set with values. Once set, you simply flick between A and B to achieve the optimum lighting for a scene.

Clip Continuous Recording – Convenient for File Management and Editing

This function enables you to store a number of shots from rec start to rec stop together as a single clip file. Instead of having to manage enormous amounts of files, or browsing through dozens of separate files just to gather up the scene you need, you can use pre-grouped clips for easier transfer and editing.

Dual SD Card Slots for Maximum Failsafe Recording

Dual SDHC/SDXC card slots make the JY-HM360E a truly versatile camcorder, offering different recording modes with reliable and cost-effective media. Series (or relay) recording is for making long-hour seamless recording from card A to B and vice versa, Simultaneous (or dual) recording for creating 2 identical cards at same format, and Backup recording for creating 2 different recordings – while the REC trigger is used to REC and STOP recording on one card, the other card can act as a continuous backup that overrides the pause function.

Beautiful Faces – Essential for Weddings

Made to work at its best in weddings, the JY-HM360E features a number of functions to beautify faces including Face Recognition Auto Focus, Optical Image Stabilizer, and Beautiful Skin mode. Allocated to one of the seven USER customizable buttons, Beautiful Skin mode can be assigned for turning the feature on or off when shooting. When the Beautiful Skin mode is turned on, the feature icon will appear on the LCD and viewfinder.

Just for Professional Utility – Cutting-edge Connectivity including XLR Audio Input

The JY-HM360E offers versatility while meeting the needs of professional applications. For instance, one of the two XLR audio inputs can be used for mic and the other for LINE input of external audio equipment. The list of interfaces featured on the camera includes:

• HDMI out (50p support)
• TC Sync in/out
• AV out
• USB (Device x1)
• XLR 3-pin x 2 (MIC, +48V , LINE)
• Aux in for Wireless Receiver
• ø2.5mm Remote Control
• ø3.5mm Stereo Headphone out

Other Features

• 0.24-inch 1.56M pixel LCOS Colour Viewfinder and 3.5-inch 920K pixel LCD Display
• Auto Focus and other functions to assist shooting
• Mini-jack terminal for Wireless mic receiver or other equipment