JVC introduces GY-HM100 and GY-HM700 Pro camcorders

Amidst the buzz over consumer products at this year's CES, JVC slipped two professional camcorders under the radar: the GY-HM100 and GY-HM700. These two new models are the first in the industry to capture natively in the QuickTime file format. They also continue JVC's push to move professional videography away from MiniDV recording—the HM100 and HM700 both record to dual SDHC memory card slots. The camcorders will be available this spring for a price to be determined. The two most significant features of the new pro lineup are not surprising additions.

The GY-HM100 and GY-HM700 will record exclusively to solid state; the camcorders feature dual SDHC memory card slots and continuous recording from one slot to the next. Last year's GY-HD200 records to either built-in hard disc drive or SxS memory cards. Although the IEEE 1394 file format is supported by major editing programs, many professionals will prefer JVC's new move toward native QuickTime support. This will enable users to drag files directly from the SDHC card into the editor's timeline inside Apple's Final Cut Pro.

From Camcorderinfo