The blue PortaBrace Camera Armor for JVC GYHC550 Camcorder - Blueis a snug-fitting jacket made of water-resistant, highly abrasive-resistant fabric. It is designed to fit your JVC GYHC550 camcorder without encumbering its operation. This means you can leave it on your camera whether it is raining or not. It protects your camera's body from the rigors of production as well as from inclement weather and dust. All the important camera functions are accessible with the body armor on your camera. The back end is expandable to accommodate various sized batteries, as well as wireless receivers. There is a rain/dust top included for added protection.

Padded Full-Time Protection    Rain Cover    Protection for Camera Body    Expandable to Fit Various Batteries

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. does this camera come with a battery? If not what battery/charger do you need with the camera?

A: No battery is included. We would suggest this kit as a good starter set up. Anton Bauer Dual Digital 90 with TWIN Charger Kit B&H # ANDHCK1 (B&H Kit)

Q: 2. Does anyone find the image from this camera to be grainy? Thinking a setting might be off.

A: If you feel the image is too grainy the first place to start will be with your Gain Settings. Making sure the Automatic Gain Control is off would be the best starting point. You can find out about how to control the gain on page 59 of the manual.https://bit.ly/2zFv8zQ

Q: 3. RECORD FORMAT WORK WITH AVID?

A: Yes, the recording formats produced by the JVC HM850U are compatible with Avid Media Composer 8.

Q: 4. can I connect Paralinx Arrow-X 3G-SDI Wireless System with 1 Receiver with these camera?

A: Yes you can. This camera does have a 3G-SDI connection that you can use with the Arrow-X 3G-SDI Wireless System.

Q: 5. What type of porta brace shoulder strap works with this camera?

A: We recommend the PortaBrace Heavy-Duty Suede Shoulder Strap with Camera Clips (Beige) (B&H # POHB40CAMC MFR # HB-40 CAM-C)

Q: 6. I don't see an ISO setting. There's a gain setting but I need to sync the settings to a light meter.

A: Traditionally, video cameras do not have ISO ratings because they didn't work like film cameras. Since there is no listed ISO for this camcorder, you will have to create your own ISO. Do to that: hang and evenly light a 18% grey card and fill the camera frame with grey. Set the camera to 0 gain, no filter, no shutter, auto exposure. Set your meter to 60th of a second or 30FPS with 180 degree shutter. Now dial the meter's ISO up and down until you match the camera's f/stop. That is your ISO. Over on the gain switch, 6db doubles that ISO number and the 12db quadruples it. I suspect you will want to only use 0db and on occasion go to 6db with 12db used only in emergency.

Q: 7. Anyone has back focus problems with this camera ?

A: None that we know of. This is a traditional video camera where at every morning set up and maybe after lunch, you will take the time to do a back focus check since it is possible the back-focus had strayed. Look here to page 41 of the manual to see just how to do it. It is a simple, quick operation that has been executed millions of times by video techs around the world. a href= https://static.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/93529.pdf target= _blank https://static.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/93529.pdf/a

Q: 8. How well does this camera shoot in low lighting conditions? Does it do a good job? And how accurate is the auto mode for iris and focus? Thanks

A: While low light performance is all relative, the JVC HM-850U does pretty good. It has a minimum illumination of 0.15 lx which is good for a 1/3 image sensor.

Q: 9. Just to be sure, the Canon 14x lens included with this kit:1. Is not a cheap(er) kit lens, right?2. Has tactile end-stops for all rings, including iris, zoom, and focus, right?

A: 1. This is an affordable pro lens.2. This lens does not work by wire, I.E. all three rings have hard stops.

Q: 10. I plan to use this camera as a replacement of our old gy hd250u. Will this model work with our old lens and studio adapter ka250?

A: Yes. The HM850 is compatible with any lenses/adapters that you used for the HD250u