JVC GY-LS300CHE 4KCAM Super 35mm live streaming camcorder

Compact, convenient and ultra-high definition, the GY-LS300CHE is equipped with a 4K Super 35 CMOS sensor and accommodates a wide range of cinema and photographic lenses and adapters for dazzling cinematic effects. Create hours of recordings on SDHC/SDXC media in a variety of image formats, while the dual codec design allows you to stream live HD while recording full HD.

Super 35 CMOS 4K image sensor and MFT lens mount

The GY-LS300CH features a 4K CMOS Super 35 image sensor – a premium solution for uncompromised cinema production, ultra-clear broadcast video, as well as full resolution 4K video. This large sensor delivers a superior dynamic range, high S/N ratio and high sensitivity, contributing artistic visual expression including shallow depth of field 'bokeh' effects.

Super 35 sensor and Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lens mount provide a balance of high-end cinematic imagery and affordable glass. Dozens of high quality Micro Four Thirds lenses* are readily available and require no adapter. Thanks to the short flange focal distance (slightly less than 20mm) most cinema lenses can be adapted for use, whether PL mount or Canon EF mount. The mount’s electrical connections are compatible with many auto focus, iris and power zoom lenses, even when using an adapter.

One important difference from most Micro Four Thirds cameras is that the GY-LS300CH uses a Super 35 imager— approximately 35% larger than a standard MFT imager. JVC’s mount provides full coverage of the imager so Super 35 lenses may be used without vignetting. In fact, a number of S35 lenses are available that do not require an adapter. For the professional on a budget, having a camera this versatile can mean huge savings in lens purchases.

Variable scan mapping

You can use a variety of Super 35, MFT or Super 16 lenses with ease. That’s because Variable Scan Mapping (VRSM) intelligently remaps the pixels on the sensor chip in accordance with the native field of view of the lens so that the pixels fill the entire picture frame—thereby eliminating vignetting. And that means professional cinematographers can actually use high-end, large format cinema 35 lenses on a handheld camera that will correctly frame those lenses. The images below illustrate how VRSM maximizes the pixels on the sensor chip to accommodate common lens sizes and maintain their original field of view.

4K (UHD) 60/50P HDMI output and 4K 4:2:2 recording

The GY-LS300CHE can output UHD (3840x2160) at 60/50p via its HDMI port. What’s more, JVC’s partnership with Atomos means the GY-LS300CHE operates seamlessly with the new Ninja Inferno and Shogun Inferno monitor recorders, triggering recording from the camera’s start/stop operation. Plus, when the camera is set to J-Log 1 gamma recording mode, the Atomos units will record the HDR footage and display it on their integrated, seven-inch monitors.

Compared to typical 4:2:0, the ability to record 4K (UHD) 4:2:2 30/25/24p at 150Mbps/70Mbps makes the GY-LS300CH an ideal camera for broadcasting and cinematic production houses alike. The color accuracy of 4:2:2 enables the GY-LS300CH to deliver exceptional color resolution even when images are in sharp contrast to the background which is particularly useful when strong colors are in contrast to bright backgrounds or in green screen uses. Full HD 4:2:2 60/50p recording at 50Mbps also possible.

JVC Log gamma (J-Log 1)

JVC Log mode delivers wide latitude and high dynamic range – up to 800 percent – to create images that truly rival the look of film. By preserving more information over the entire dynamic range and wide color gamut of the Super 35 sensor, log images will look flat and lack contrast but contain more information for grading and manipulation in post production giving you the opportunity to create truly stunning, cinematic results.

For the ultimate cinema look, record images in Cinema 4K (4096x2160) at 150 or 70Mbps, or Cinema 2K (2048x1080) at 50Mbps each with a 17:9 aspect ratio for digital cinema presentations. Both modes support recording in 23.98p or true 24p to match the frame rate of film.

Advanced IP network communication and live HD streaming

The camcorder features JVC's latest IP communications engine, giving you remote control and monitoring of vital camera and lens functions from a tablet, smartphone, or computer anywhere in the world. Live streaming is possible in HD or SD resolutions, depending on available bandwidth. Connect your camera to an optional Wi-Fi or 4G/LTE modem and share your programme with an audience anywhere in the world via content delivery networks such as YouTube, Facebook Live, and other cloud services.

Features

• Super 35 CMOS Sensor
• Variable Scan Mapping maintains native angle of view for a variety of lenses including Super 35, MFT and Super 16.
• Highspeed HD Recording up to 120/100 Frames per second
• Digital Zoom, by using the Scan-Mapping, for Fix Optics
• 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)
• HD-SDI (3G) and HDMI outputs (4K output via HDMI only)
• HDMI 4K60/50P Live output for external recording devices
• IP Network Remote Control, Remote Viewing, Metadata editing, FTP clips (requires appropriate network connection and adapter)
• Advanced JVC streaming engine compatible with USTREAM, Zixi and Wowza Streaming Engine
• Dual SDHC/SDXC slots enable Dual, Backup and Continuous recording
• 3 position ND filter (1/4, 1/16 and 1/64)
• 2-channel XLR audio inputs with phantom power

 

Technical Specifikations

GY-LS300CHE - 4KCAM Super 35mm live streaming camcorder

Product Highlights

Super 35mm CMOS 4K Image Sensor

The GY-LS300CHE features a JVCKENWOOD AltaSens 4K CMOS Super 35mm image sensor uniquely combined with an industry standard Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lens mount. Super 35mm cinema lenses may be used and will retain their native angle of view (appropriate adapter required). When the camera is used with MFT, Super 16 and other size lenses, JVC's proprietary Variable Scan Mapping feature will maintain the lens's native angle of view. This gives filmmakers the flexibility of using widely available MFT lenses as well as high end cinema lenses. The unique combination of the MFT mount, the larger Super 35mm image sensor and Variable Scan Mapping give the camera nearly limitless lens options.

Ultra HD Recording at 150Mbps and Live Output

Working with 4K has never been easier! Insert an SDXC (UHS-I Speed class3) memory card and record hours of 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) material. Recordings are made using the Quicktime (.MOV) file format and are compatible with many popular editing systems. Connect a 4K Ultra HD monitor with a single HDMI cable, and view the camera's live 4K signal. You can also play back recorded files directly from the camera. The GY-LS300CHE also downconverts UHD signals to standard HD for output through the built-in SDI or HDMI connectors.

4:2:2 Full HD recording at 50Mbps

The GY-LS300CHE records 4:2:2 HD signals up to 60p at 50Mbps making it an ideal camera for general HD production work. 50Mbps files are stored in the Quicktime (.MOV) format for easy editing. Conventional AVCHD (4:2:0) recording is also possible, providing wide editing compatibility in an array of standard HD and SD formats.

Dual SDHC/SDXC Card Slots

Dual SDHC/SDXC card slots make the GY-LS300CHE a truly versatile camcorder, offering such benefits as simultaneous recording and relay recording. In relay recording mode, you can shoot continuously and seamlessly over multiple cards. When one card is full, the camcorder switches seamlessly and automatically to the other card. And because cards are hot swappable, there is in effect no limit to the continuous shooting time in any mode, even with lower capacity cards.

Harness the full power of 4K Ultra HD including 4K 4:2:2 sampling, and 4K 60/50p Output.

Advanced IP Network Communication and Streaming

The GY-LS300CHE features JVC's latest IP communications engine giving you remote control and monitoring of vital camera functions from a tablet, smartphone, or computer anywhere in the world. Live streaming is possible in HD or lower resolutions, depending on available bandwidth. JVC's Advanced Streaming Technology (AST) includes Zixi powered Forward Error Correction with ARQ, delivering high quality streams even under challenging conditions. And now RTMP protocol makes it easier than ever to deliver your live streams to content delivery networks such as USTREAM and YouTube, etc.. Just press one button and you're streaming to the world!

120fps (59.94Hz)/100fps (50Hz) High-Speed Recording
for Slow Motion Playback
Also available is high-speed recording* at up to 120fps (59.94Hz)/100fps
(50Hz) for smooth slow motion playback (Up to 1/5 slow at 24p mode).
It helps create artistic effects and lets you watch replays to examine
sporting skills.*HD 1920x1080 mode only

Supports 4K Recording at 150Mbps with UHS-I U3 SD cards and 70Mbps Class 10 cards, do not use UHS-II cards!

Extrem High Quality recording in 4:2:2 50 Mbps

MOV Quicktime support

Class 10/6 for HD/SD recordings

SDXC for larger file formats HD/SD Class 10

AVCHD Progressive recording modes

HDMI Out-Put

FTP IP File Transport, easy transfer any file format to your destination

WIF or lTE Networks via optional Adapters

Info

Camera Front-End Specifications

Image Sensor (inch)

Super 35 CMOS

Number of Sensors

1

Mega Pixels

13,5

Variabel Scan Mapping VSM

Yes, Super35, MFT, Super16, HD variable depending on Recording modes

Gain in dB

0 to 24

Gain Selector dB or ISO

Yes

ISO Levels

400 to 6400

Shutter speed

1/4 to 1/10000

White Balance modes

FAW, AWA, 3200K, 5600K, Manual

Color Matrix adjustment

Yes

Wide Dynamic Range Mode (WDR)

Yes

LOG Mode

Yes, J-LOG HDR

User selected function buttons

Yes, 10

User Customizes Menu

Yes

Optical Specifications

Lens mount

Micro four thirds, with active electrical connections

Build in ND Filters

3 Filters: 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 plus OPEN

Recording Formats

Media

SDHC/SDXC

Media Class

4K/70 Mbps,HD and below Class 10 4K/150Mbps UHS1-U3 (no UHS-2)

Recording slots

2

Encoder

H.264

File Format MOV

Yes

File Format AVCHD

Yes

Video Codec MPEG4 AVC/H264 4K/HD

Yes

Video Codec AVCHD

Yes

Recording specials

4:2:2 HD Record (H.264, 50 Mbps)

Simultaneous recording on 2 cards

Yes

Simultaneous recording in 2 modes

Yes

Recording Resolution Formats

 

Resolution 4096 x 2160

Yes, 24p , 23.98p

Resolution 3840 x 2160

Yes, 29.97p, 25p , 23.98p

Resolution 2048 x 1080

Yes, 24p , 23.98p

Resolution 1920 x 1080

Yes, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/60i/50i

Resolution 1440 x 1080

Yes, 60i/50i

Resolution 1280 x720

Yes, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p

Resolution 720 x 576

Yes, 50i

Resolution 960 x 540

Yes, 30p/25p/24p

Resolution 480 x 270

Yes, 30p/25p/24p

High Speed Recording

Yes

High Speed Recording Modes

1920x1080 QuickTime (MPEG-4, AVC/H.264) 120fps/100fps

Recording Data rate 1

150 Mbps (C4K/UHD)

Recording Data rate 2

70 Mbps (C4K/UHD)

Recording Data rate 3

8,17,24,28 Mbps (AVCHD)

Recording Data rate 4

35 Mbps (UHQ)

Recording Data rate 5

50 Mbps (XHQ/YUV422)

Recording Data rate 6

8 Mbps (SD)

Recording Data rate 7

9,8,5,3,1.2,0.8,0.3,0.2 (WEB)

SD Recording

Yes

Interval Recording

Yes

Pre Rec (retro) recording

Yes, 5 sec. 4K / 5,10,15 sec. HD/SD

Clip Trimming

Yes

Audio Channels

2

Audio Recording modes

LPCM 2ch, 48 kHz/16 bit (4k/HD/SD MOV), AC3 2ch (AVCHD), μlow 2ch (Proxy)

Audio Filters

Yes, Wind Cut, Limiters, Gains

Audio Equalizer

Yes, Graphical

IP Section of the Product

IP Main Connection

USB A Host

IP Connection supports

Ethernet, WIFI - and LTE USB Adapters

IP Features Live-Streaming

Yes

IP Features Remote

Yes, via Web-Browser no apps needed

IP Features FTP

Yes

IP Features Meta-Data

Yes

Live-Streaming Bitrates

0.3,0.8,1.5, 2.5, 3,5,8,12Mbps

Live-Streaming Protocols

RTMP, MPEG2-TS/UDP, MPEG2-TS/RTP, RTSP/RTP, ZIXI

Live-Streaming Single cast

Yes

Live-Streaming Multicast

Yes

Live-Streaming reconnect

Yes

Live-Streaming and simultaneous REC

Yes

Live-Streaming Pre-sets of destinations

4

FTP Protocol formats

FTP / SFTP / FTPS

FTP upload during REC

Yes

FTP servers presets

4

Meta-Data presets of servers

4

Note for all kind of USB Adapters

The connection to a network will be made by the USB Host Port of the camcorder (on the right back end side of the camcorder). Please select the device which you are going to use: WIFI dongle / 3G/4G dongle or a CAT Network adapter.The Adapter you going to be use must be a registered Adapter (see attached compatible list), cause all of these Adapter needs dedicate drivers, which to be implemented into the camcorder.In the case for LTE adapters, there must be done a pre-set of these dongles in your local PC first!

Recommendation for WIFI USB Adapters (EU only)

Please Note: Sometimes the Manufacturers change the Revision of the Chip-sets, but product name not changed, we can´t track such issues so may its possible that such a dongles even its mentioned here, may not work. The Adapters below are work able in the 2,4 GHz and 5 GHz infrastructure.

WIFI Dongle 1

Sitecom WLA.1001

WIFI Dongle 2

EnGenius EUB1200AC /Realtek RTL8812AU

WIFI Dongle 3

ASUS USB1200AC /Realtek RTL8812AU

WIFI Dongle 4

D-LINK DWA-172 (revA1) /Realtek RTL8811AU

WIFI Dongle 5

EDIMAX EW-781UTC /Realtek RTL8811AU

WIFI Dongle 6

D-LINK DWA-171(revA1) /Realtek 8811AU

WIFI Dongle 7

TP-LINK Archer T4U /AC1200 Realtek8811AU not T4U V2.0 AC1300!!

WIFI Dongle 8

Wideland (over Amazon) ACWIFI DEWIFIC001A

Recommendation for Ethernet adapters

 

Ethernet Dongle 1

EDIMAX EU-4208

Ethernet Dongle 2

Sitecom LN-030 V2 not Sitecom LN-030 V3

Ethernet Dongle 3

Hamlet HNU2GTX

Ethernet Dongle 4

D-LINK DUB-E100 (rev C1)

Recommendation for 3G/4G (LTE) Adapters

Dear Customer, for the most countries we have a recommendation of adapters, please download our info sheet for LTE support, below you find a special recommendation, which should work in the most countries.

LTE Specials 1

Universal LTE dongle Huawei E8372LTE Wingle so far works with Telekom/O2/Vodafon , others not tested yet.

IN-OUT´s Connections

OUT HDSDI

Yes

OUT HDSDI Format max.

1080/60p,50p 8 Bit 4:2:2 EE

OUT HDMI

Yes

OUT HDMI Format max.

2160/60/50/30p,25p,24p 8 bit 4:2:2 EE 1080/60p,50p 8 bit 4:2:2 EE

OUT AV

Yes

OUT Audio Line

Yes, 3.5mm mini jack

OUT Audio Headphone

Yes, 3.5mm mini jack

IN Audio XLR MIC/LINE

Yes, 2 times XLS +48V MIC/LINE

IN Audio AUX

Yes, 3.5mm mini jack

Build in Microphones

Yes, Stereo MIC

External Lens connector

Yes, over MFT Mount, limited function, see Lens and Adapter recommendations list

Wired remote IN

Yes, 2.5mm mini JACK LANC

USB HOST

Yes

USB Data Exchange (Storage)

Yes

EVF and LCD

Operation Panel Type

LCD

Operation Panel Resolution

920K

Operation Panel Size diagonal in inch

3.5

Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Type

LCOS

Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Resolution

1,56M

Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) Size diagonal in inch

0.24

Special Indications

Histogram and expanded focus, ISO Level

Power and Enviroment Spec´s

Power AC

Yes, AC/DC Adapter

Power DC

Yes, 12V Battery 7,4V

Battery types

SSL-JVC50 / SSL-JVC75 IDX

Power consumption

Approximate 9.8W with VF in 4K REC mode, default settings

Operation Temperature in Celsius degrees

0 to 40

Storage Temperature in Celsius degrees

-20 to 50

Operation Humidity in %

30 to 80

Storage Humidity under %

85

Mechanical Informations

Weight in kg

1.7 include Battery without Lens

Measurements (WxHxD) in mm

W 135 x H 190 x D 263

Handle removable

Yes

Include Package

Battery

Yes, SSL-JVC50

AC/DC adapter

Yes

Cable 1

Yes, Power cord

Handle unit

Yes

Instructions

Yes

Additional s

Yes, Microphone

General Editing Note

NOTE:

Simulated pictures.The values for weight and dimensions are approximate .E.&O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.