The JVC GY-HC550UN 4K NDI Professional Camcorderfrom JVC GY-HC550UN 4K NDI Professional Camcorderis an updated, NDI-enabled model with all the same features as the original GY-HC550U UHD 4K camcorder. It captures video in both NTSC and PAL compatible frame rates and is designed to seamlessly work with traditional as well as NDI and IP workflows. Built into the camera are a variety of valuable broadcast-related features such as a broadcast overlay, GPS metadata, and MPEG-2 encoding in HD for easy interfacing with legacy broadcasting systems. The camera also features a built-in wireless LAN and the Zixi wireless protocol.

The GY-HC550UN features a 1" CMOS sensor and an integrated 20x optical zoom lens, while the camera can create a 40x digital zoom. The camera can capture in UHD, HD, and SD, and you can record SD as proxy, recording up to 30p to the built-in media card slots or 60/50p to an optional SSD. The camera supports HDR by recording in HLG or JLog1 (10-bit).

The camera captures UHD in various flavors of ProRes, as well as MP4, and it is capable of recording HD in MPEG-2 and streaming HD over IP via a wired connection. The integrated 20x zoom lens features three manual control rings for iris, focus, and zoom. The EVF features LCOS technology and over 1.2 million dots of resolution, while the built-in flip-out LCD viewfinder is just under 4" diagonally. The camera features IFB and return video over IP, as well as auto FTP, so your video files transfer automatically. It has two SDHC/SDXC card slots and features a slot for an optional M.2 SSD (requires optional media adapter caddy) for capturing UHD at 60/50p.

Broadcast Overlay, MPEG-2 Recording    Built-In Wireless LAN, Zixi, and GPS    Up to 3840 x 2160p60, NDI Enabled    1" CMOS Sensor, 20x Optical Zoom    UHD 4K, HD, SD, SD-Proxy Recording    HDR via HLG or J-Log1 (10-Bit)    ProRes, MOV, MP4 Recording, IP Streaming    3 x Manual Lens Rings: Focus, Iris, Zoom    LCOS Quad VGA EVF, LCD Viewfinder    2 x SDHC/SDXC Card Slots, Optional SSD

This model is NDI (Network Device Interface) enabled. NDI is a leading technology that allows hardware- and software-based video devices to communicate and collaborate over any standard Ethernet-based network. Among its many benefits is the reduction of hardware required to operate, and the ability to send multiple video streams over a single connection. It also allows for multiple video sources to be managed in real time with the easy-to-use NDI Discovery function of the network.

10-bit ProRes 422 at 4K50/60 recording to M.2 SSD (requires optional JVC M.2 SSD Media Adapter Caddy).

UHD 4K30/25/24 4:2:0 8-bit recording to SDHC/SDXC card.

MPEG-2 recording in HD for compatibility with broadcast systems.

HDR recording, HLG or J-Log1 (10-bit).

1" (effective) CMOS sensor with high picture quality and F11 sensitivity.

Newly developed 3-ring 4K lens with 20x zoom (f=28-560mm, 35mm equivalent); 20x optical and 40x lossless dynamic zoom.

4" high-resolution LCD monitor, LCOS Quad VGA viewfinder.

XLR audio connectors.

High-performance 1080p60/50 live streaming (4K Rec + HD streaming + 4K HDMI output)

Low-latency and high-quality streaming up to 20 Mb/s.

The camera includes broadcast overlay capability and built-in GPS.

• LAN terminal (Streaming/IFB/Remote) in addition to USB host (v3.0)
• Return over IP (Return video and IFB)
• Auto FTP to upload native video clips automatically

Designed in direct response to systems integrator requests, the NDI-compatible versions ensure that broadcast studios, schools, churches, and other facilities can seamlessly incorporate the cameras within their existing IP infrastructure as a source for live video with tally and IP remote control capability. Current HC550 Series users can also have their cameras upgraded by JVC to implement the new NDI capabilities.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this camera outputs in 4K? SDI or HDMI or both?

A: the camera has a 3G-SDI out which is only 1080p out, the HDMI out is capable of 3840x2160 UHD output

Q: 2. Does this camera have time lapse and slow motion capabilities?

A: Not that we are aware of. This camcorder does not list frame rates above 60fps as available. It does not list time lapse either.

Q: 3. Will this JVC GY-HC550 work with any third-party batteries? These JVC batteries are rather pricey. Is there an adapter that will allow it to work with an Anton-Bauer b battery?

A: Not at this time.

Q: 4. Whats the size of the DC In connector? Im trying to find a replacement ac adapter and there is no specs for it.

A: JVC does not list the size of the connection. They do not supply to us the correct adapter. Therefore this is a factory replacement part. Please contact JVC for the replacement part.

Q: 5. Who makes the lens for this camera? Thanks

A: This camcorder has an integrated lens which is made by JVC.

Q: 6. Will this simultaneously stream while recording 4k60P?

A: Yes, it will stream up to HD while recording 4K.

Q: 7. Is there a specific vari-zoom controller for this camera?

A: Yes, the Varizoom VZROCK-J600 JVC Zoom/Focus/Iris Controller (BH #VAVZROCKJ600). This is designed for JVC camcorders that feature a 2.5mm control input.

Q: 8. Is it PAL or NTSC version or both?

A: This camcorder will shoot in both PAL and NTSC.

Q: 9. What are main differences between this and the HC500? I want to know if it's worth the extra $1.3k

A: The HC550 offers built-in wireless LAN (2.4GHz/5GHz) MIMO with external antenna. It also has the ability to add a broadcast overlay on video and streaming.

Q: 10. does this camera record pal 1080i ?

A: No. It will do it in 1080p, but no 1080i specs that suggest this have been found here.