
4K Memory Card Camera Recorder
GY-HM180
Compact 4K Camcorder Combines Quality, Mobility, and Versatility
Compact 4K Camcorder Combines Quality, Mobility, and Versatility
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1/2.3-inch 12.4M CMOS Sensor
Meet GY-HM180, the full-featured 4K Ultra HD camcorder with professional
audio connectivity that’s small and light enough to take everywhere and
capable of the quality you need. Its detachable handle contains two XLR audio
inputs, each mic/line switchable with phantom power. And with two SDHC /
SDXC slots, you can record hours of 4K /UHD (3840x2160) material or 4:2:2 HD
signals at up to 50Mbps. Whether you want to fully customize your settings,
or set it to Full Auto and simply concentrate on the subject, count on the compact
camcorder that puts professional quality in the palm of your hand.
4K Ultra HD Camcorder for the Pro On-the-Go
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The GY-HM180 was built to deliver stunning,
life-like 4K Ultra HD (3840x2160) video. JVC’s
4K CMOS sensor with 12.4M pixels delivers
high sensitivity and excellent performance
over a wide range of lighting conditions.
Details are crisp and accurate throughout
the entire image plane.
12x Optical Zoom and Seamless 24x Dynamic Zoom
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The ultra high quality imagery begins with a precision 12x F1.2–3.5 optical zoom lens (35mm
equivalent: 29.6–355mm). When shooting in the HD mode, Dynamic Zoom combines optical
zoom and pixel mapping from a 4K image sensor to create seamless and lossless 24x zoom.
This allows the camera to have a long zoom range while retaining its compact form factor.
Original Image No Zoom 12x Optical Zoom
Dynamic Zoom combines Optical Zoom plus Pixel Mapping —focusing on a smaller image area for lossless
24X Zoom
24x Dynamic Zoom in HD Zoom

HD-SDI (3G) and HDMI Output
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GY-HM180 comes with a wide variety of connectors to meet the needs of professional applications, including HD-SDI (3G)
and HDMI. Secured digital connection is assured between external devices such as a recorder or switcher. Simultaneous
output from both SDI and HDMI is also possible.
4K/Ultra HD (UHD) Recording at 150Mbps and
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Live Output
Working with 4K has never been easier. Insert an SDHC or SDXC
(UHS-I Speed class 3) memory card and record hours of 4K/UHD
(3840x2160) material. Recordings are made using the Quicktime
(.MOV) file format and are compatible with many popular editing
systems. Connect a 4K/UHD 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. A 70Mbps recording mode is also
available to record 4K footage on economical Class 10 SDHC/SDXC
memory cards.
120fps (59.94Hz)/100fps (50Hz)
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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.
*Available in 1920x1080 resolution only
Full HD 4:2:2 Recording at 50Mbps
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The ability to record H.264 4:2:2 24-60p at 50Mbps makes the
GY-HM180 an ideal camera for broadcasting and production houses
alike. The color accuracy of 4:2:2 enables the GY-HM180 to deliver
exceptional color resolution even when images are in sharp contrast
to the background. This is particularly useful when strong colors are
in contrast to bright backgrounds, or in green screen usage.
Manual Control Rings and User Assignable Buttons
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Take total control of the scene with dual large rings for zoom and
focus, and IRIS dial for smooth shooting. What’s more, functions you
want can be allocated to 9 buttons and
4 cursor levers, so settings can be changed
smoothly during recording, making
professional operation really easy.
Heavy-duty Handle Unit with Various Controls
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The detachable heavy-duty handle makes the GY-HM180 easy to carr y
— and also makes it simple to shoot from low angles, thanks to its builtin REC button with lock function, and zoom lever. XLR audio inputs are
provided for the attachment of a professional microphone or for LINE
input, complete with Phantom power supply capability.
Zoom Lev er
Rec Button
Fully Customizable Settings and Full Auto Simplicity
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For more advanced visual expressions, detailed image settings
such as gamma and color shade can be customized. All of the
customized settings are stored in the camera unit or SD card, and
can be called up whenever necessary. If speed is your maximum
concern, you can always go with Full Auto operation or engage
Auto partially for certain functions. Reliable shooting is assured
even in Auto mode.
XLR Input (2ch)
Dual SDHC/SDXC Card Slots for Maximum Versatility
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Dual SDHC/SDXC card slots make the GY-HM180 a truly versatile camcorder, offering such benefits as series recording,
dual recording, and backup recording modes using reliable and cost-effective media.
• Series (relay) recording mode:
• Dual (simultaneous) recording mode:
format for backup or multi-purpose.
• Backup recording mode:
used to REC and STOP recording on one card, the other
card can act as a continuous backup that overrides the
pause function.* This is a unique mode highly demanded
by theatrical and bridal camera crews.
*During simultaneous backup recording in HD mode, the
duplicate file records in the same file format and bit rate as the
original.
More Features for Reliable Shooting
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•Histogram Display • Spot Meter Display •Focus Assist
• 2-Position ND Filter (1/4, 1/16) •Built-in Stereo Microphone
•3.5-inch Color LCD Display (920K pixel)
• 0.24-inch Color Viewfinder • Wired Remote Control supported
Continuous recording card by card.
Recording to 2 cards at same
While the Rec trigger is
Backup Recording
Slot A
Slot B
Pause
Rec Pause Rec
Shown with optional microph one

Specifications
207 (8-3/16)
62
40
(1-5/8)
134
(5-5/16)
90
(3-9/16)
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GENERAL
Power DC 12V (AC ada ptor), DC 7.2V (bat tery )
Power consumption Appro x. 8.0W ( with V F in 4K REC mo de, def ault settin g)
Weight Approx. 1.1kg (including battery)
Dimensions 149 (W) x 191 (H ) x 307 (D) mm
Operation temperature 0
Storage temperature -20
Operating humidity 3 0% to 80 %
Storage humidity Under 8 5%
CAMERA
Image s ensor 1/2.3-i nch back-sid e illumi nated CMOS, tota l 12.4M pixel s
Synchronizing Internal synchronization
Stabilizer Optical image stabilizer
Shutter speed 1/6 — 1/10000
Lens 35mm equiva lent: 2 9.6mm to 35 5mm
Filter diameter 62mm
Gain 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24 dB, Lolux ( 30, 36 d B), AGC
ND filter Non e, 1/4, 1/16
LCD display 3.5-inc h 920 k pixels, 16:9
Viewfinder 0.24- inch 1.5 6 M pixel, 16:9
VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDING
Recording media
Video recording
Audio recording LPCM 2ch, 48 kHz/ 16-bit (4 k/H D/SD M OV), AC3 2ch (AVCHD), μ -law 2ch (Proxy)
INTERFACES
Video output SDI outpu t (BNC x 1), HDMI o utput x 1, AV output (3.5m m mini jac k x 1)
Audio input XLR x 2 (MIC, +4 8V/LINE), 3.5m m mini jack x 1
Audio output AV outpu t (3.5mm mini jac k x 1)
Headphone 3.5mm mini jac k x 1
Remote 2.5mm m ini jack x 1
USB DEVIC E x 1 (mass stora ge)
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES Handle unit, AC adapter x 1
C to 40˚C
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C to 50˚C
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2x SDHC /SDXC mem ory card (4 K (150Mbps): UHS -1 U3 4K (70Mbps), H D: 50Mbp s Class 10, HD: 35Mb ps Class 6, AVCHD/ SD Class 4), Hi gh-Spee d: UHS-1 U3
Video co dec: MPE G-4 AVC /H.26 4 (4K /HD/ SD/P roxy), AVCHD (H D/SD)
File format : MOV (H.26 4), MTS ( AVCHD)
Recording Formats
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System Format Resolution Frame rate Bit rate Audio
4K
HD
SD
WEB (Pr oxy)
High-Speed
Dimensions
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Unit: mm (inch)
191
(7-9/16)
QuickT ime
(MPEG-4. AVC/H.264)
AVCHD 1920x1080
QuickT ime
AVCHD
QuickT ime
(MPEG-4. AVC/H.264)
AVCHD
QuickT ime
(MPEG-4. AVC/H.264)
149
(5-7/8)
52.5
384 0×2160 29.97p/25p/23.98p 150Mbps/70Mbps (YUV 4:2:2/Normal)
1920x1080
1280 ×720 59.94p/50 p 35Mbps (UHQ)
720×576 50i 8Mbps (HQ)
960×540 29.97p/25p/23.98p 3Mbps (HQ) μ-law 2ch 16 kHz 2160 mi n.
720×48 0 59.94i
720×576 50i
480×270 29.97p/25p/23.98p 1.2Mbps (LP) μ-law 2ch 16kHz 4720 min.
1440×1080 59.94i/50i 9Mbps (LP), 5Mbps (EP)
720×48 0 59.94i
720×576 50i
1920x1080
40
(1-5/8)
62
(2-1/2)
(HOOD)
59.94p/59.94i /50p/50i/29.97p/25p /23.98p 50Mbps (YU V4:2:2/XHQ ) 145 min .
59.94p/59.94i /50p/50i/29.97p/25p /23.98p 35Mbps (UHQ)
59.94p/50 p 28Mbps (HQ)
59.94i/50i 24Mbps (HQ), 18Mbps (SP) 312 min./400 m in.
8Mbps LPCM 2ch 4 8kHz/16bit 760 min.
8Mbps
120 fps 59.94p/29.97p/23.9 8p
100f ps 50p/25p
60fps 29.97p/23.98p
50fps 25p
307 (12-1/8)
207 (8-3/16)
197 (7-13/16)
245 (9-11/16)
90
59
(3-9/16)
50Mbps (XHQ), 35Mbps (UHQ) — (Differs by setting)
LPCM 2ch 4 8kHz/16bit
Dolby Di gital 2ch 48kHz /16bit
256kbps
LPCM 2ch 4 8kHz/16bit 760 min.
Dolby Di gital 2ch 48kHz /16bit
256kbps
Dolby Di gital 2ch 48kHz /16bit
256kbps
134
(5-5/16)
Rec Tim e on 64GB SD Car d
50 min./105 m in.
200 min.
270 min.
842 min.
760 min./134 4 min.
760 min.
Optional Accessory
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BN-VF823
Li-ion Battery
7.2V, 2190mAh
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