JVC Pro GY-HD200U Camera control 0
On the output side, we captured clips shot in HDV 720/30p and in DV 720/24p to see how they fared in an editing environment. Using Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0 on a system exceeding minimum requirements for HDV editing, we had no problem making simple edits. We also tested the live conversion from HDV 720/60p to 480/60i via the composite output on a calibrated rear-projection television and found the quality of the signal to be very high. We could not find any evidence of compression or conversion artifacts.
Camera Control
One of the features that sets the HD200U apart from much of the competition is the use of a high-quality manual lens. A 1/3″ bayonet lens mount connects the standard Fujinon 16x lens that features manual focus and both manual and servo control over zoom and iris. Those of you that long for direct access to these fundamental controls won’t be disappointed; they all give you a very fluid feel with fine degrees of adjustment. If you don’t have time for all-manual control, with a single flip of a switch, you can engage the HD200U’s Full Auto mode, where even gain values are determined for you. Auto exposure was very fast and reliable in most situations.
