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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.


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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.

    • Dual SDHC/SDXC slots enable Dual, Backup and Continuous recording
    • 2-channel XLR audio inputs with phantom power
    • HD-SDI (3G) and HDMI outputs (4K output via HDMI only)
    • Digital Zoom, by using the Scan-Mapping, for Fix Optics
    • 4:2:2 Full HD recording at 50Mbps (24p-60p)
    • 4K Ultra HD recording (150 Mbps, 24p/30p) to SDXC(UHS-I Speed class3) card
    • Highspeed HD Recording up to 120/100 Frames per second
    • HDMI 4K60/50P Live output for external recording devices
    • Variable Scan Mapping maintains native angle of view for a variety of lenses including Super 35, MFT and Super 16.
    • Super 35 CMOS Sensor
    • Adapters available for PL and EF mount lenses
    • 3 position ND filter (1/4, 1/16 and 1/64)
    • 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
    Technical Specifications
    Manuals
    Technical Specifications
    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
    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
    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.
    Manuals
    INSTRUCTIONS Simplified Chinese 2015 12.60MB View Download
    INST SHEET Simplified Chinese 2015 1.34MB View Download
    INSTRUCTIONS(BASIC) Simplified Chinese 2015 2.74MB View Download
    INST SHEET Simplified Chinese 2017 1.17MB View Download
    SeparateVolume Simplified Chinese 2016 0.91MB View Download
    INSTRUCTIONS(BASIC) Simplified Chinese 2020 2.43MB View Download