JVC 4K Camera GY-HMQ10 Videos & Info

Tech changes, I wanted to see if JVC was able come up with something I might like. Apparently they didn't. No reason to rude about it. As I said, if it works for you than thats all that matters.
 
I've been keeping my cameras' aperture in the sweet spot for many years now. I don't mind working a little bit harder to maximize the quality of my video.

There is so much variety in cameras these days, that each model will appeal to a smaller set of people. This camera would be a great choice for sports or making travel documentaries, for example. It's probably not the best choice for weddings or birthday parties.
 
vanvideo said:
If you don't like JVC products, what are you doing in this thread? Don't you have anythng better to do?
You've contributed zip to this thread.
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Exactly, Maran. You're the one who was rude about it.

I've been shooting run-and-gun HD documentaries for the past 5 years, and can count on one hand how many times I went much above 5.6 anyway. If you don't know how to use ND filters properly, or what f-stop to shoot at to maximize a camera's or lenses image quality, then you shouldn't be involved in pro video.

To paraphrase what Dave from JVC said in that interview on Vimeo, "This camera won't appeal to the average dumb-a** user who picks it up and expects it to operate like a $299 palmcorder. You have to understand how to operate correctly in the 4k realm."

So. Maran, go ahead and stick to what you know. And let those who want and are able to create affordable, amazing-quality 4k content right now, have fun doing so.
 
I've been impressed with the fine detail of the down-converted 1920x1080 picture from the HMQ10. My question is how does it look if you shoot native 1920 x 1080 in the camera? Does the picture look the same as if you shot 4K and then down converted in post? Sure would appreciate if someone who has the camera could do a test.
 
Actually, they have it wrong... the info is for one camera, the package contents is for GC-PX10, not the 4k. Bastards! The 4K is $4700 there though... not too bad... but not as cheap as it seemed either. :(
 
Bolin Media said:
Actually, they have it wrong... the info is for one camera, the package contents is for GC-PX10, not the 4k. Bastards! The 4K is $4700 there though... not too bad... but not as cheap as it seemed either. :(
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The question is...are they bound by law to sell you the HMQ10 for the advertised price?
 
I called to check. They made a mistake, you get the PX10.
But i wonder...if you do place an order, are they obliged to follow up with the HMQ10? Although when you click on "What's in the box," it does say the PX10.

Any legal minds in the forum?

ETA - they already fixed the prices! lol....
 
vanvideo said:
The question is...are they bound by law to sell you the HMQ10 for the advertised price?
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So if a Porsche dealer mistakingly lists a new model's price as $159 instead of $159,000 you really think they have to sell it to you at that price?

Of course not.
 
I'm also interested in the answer to this question - what is the measured resolution of the HMQ10 when recording 1920x1080 directly?

Ralph B said:
I've been impressed with the fine detail of the down-converted 1920x1080 picture from the HMQ10. My question is how does it look if you shoot native 1920 x 1080 in the camera? Does the picture look the same as if you shot 4K and then down converted in post? Sure would appreciate if someone who has the camera could do a test.
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P.S. Given the current forum-wide enthusiasm for 4k (witness the excitement generated by the GoPro Hero3 and the new Sony F), I'm wondering why more people aren't excited by the HMQ10... Also surprised that there haven't been any resolution tests. Any thoughts?
 
What ever happened to that 4K JVC camera that had a Nikon-F mount? I remember they showed it off at a show, but it was behind a glass case and all...
 
I think the main objection to JVC 4K is the price. $5000 is just too much for most consumers to afford and professionals that need 4k would most likely get the Red even though the Red costs more. If the 4K 60p soap opera look were more popular you would have to buy either a JVC or a Red Epic.
 
As far as I know there are currently only two other cameras that can record 4k at usable frame rates - the Canon C500 at $25k (not yet released) and the various Red cameras, of which the Red Scarlet appears to be the least expensive at roughly $16k exclusive of lenses. Even after Sony provides the 4k firmware for the FS700, that camera plus external recorder will cost at least $10k, likely more, plus lenses. So the HMQ10 for only $5k complete with lens seems inexpensive for a 4k solution. Granted, the JVC only provides 8-bit 4:2:0 but it's at an extremely high bit rate (144Mbps H.264).
 
Agreed, the HMQ10 is the cheapest option for professional 4k. If I had a need for 4K, I'd buy one, but I can't even watch the video as it stands right now.
 
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