JVC announced the GC-PX10 hybrid digital camera and camcorder capable of capturing 12-megapixel photos and video recording in Full HD. JVC says you can even capture pristine stills from video recorded in progressive format which shot at an amazingly fast 36 Mbps sampling rate. The camera can intake large amounts of visual data, making each frame of video a crystal clear still image without blur.
Adding to its appeal are consecutive still shooting at 50 shots per second, as well as high-speed video shooting at 250 frames per second to yield super-slow motion footage. Its design emphasises stable shooting of both still and moving images, thus featuring an “L” shape similar to SLR cameras (but with much less bulk) to encourage two-handed holding.
GC-PX10 was created based on a single premise – that beautiful video consists of a series of beautiful still images. Video is Full HD 1920 x 1080, but more importantly, Progressive recording means each individual frame offers complete visual information unlike interlace in which each frame only includes half the visual information. And since the sampling rate is an extremely fast 36 Mbps, the visual information included in each frame is extremely clear and detailed. What this means for the user is that he or she can shoot hours of video and later go back to pick out any moment and save it as a high quality still image – just by pressing a button. With this function, anybody can take impressive “hero shots” that would otherwise be missed, like ensuring a return on your investment.
The camera allows digital still shooting in real time also, with up to 12-megapixel resolution (4000 x 3000). An ISO6400 mode is available for increased sensitivity when shooting in dark environments. Rapid-fire still shooting is also possible (3840 x 2160), at 50 shots per second, up to 130 shots total per burst. This actually surpasses the capabilities of other Digital SLR cameras currently on the market.
GC-PX10 can shoot video at 250 frames per second, which when played back, slows movement down to one fifth of normal speed. Image resolution is VGA (640 x 360), making it more than sufficient for online posting and viewing. But more importantly, this camera allows this mode to be used for up to approximately 2 hours straight. So, to offer an extreme example, it's possible to record an entire football game in super-slow motion.
Key to all of this visual capability is JVC's high-speed imaging engine, FALCONBRID. This JVC-original processor was released in December 2010 and has since been featured as the core technology in JVC's 3D camcorder GS-TD1, as well as the latest Everio lineup. In terms of performance, FALCONBRID is a next-generation ready 1-chip technology that's actually capable of processing 4K2K images. As such, it is readily able to handle the high-speed processing of both high-resolution moving and still images required for GC-PX10. Other support technologies that went into the GC-PX10 include the 1/2.3″ 12.75 Megapixel Back-Illuminated CMOS sensor, Optical Image Stabilisation with Advanced Image Stabiliser function, KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS, 19x Dynamic Zoom with no image degradation when zoomed, K2 technology for high quality sound, 32GB internal memory, tiltable 3″ Touch Panel monitor, HDMI output, and bundled LoiLoScope FX software (for Windows).
Price and Availability
The JVC GC-PX10 is scheduled for launch in the UK at the end of September 2011. Price has not been released.
Features
- 32GB Built-in Flash Memory
- Memory Card Slot for SDXC/SDHC/SD
- Full HD 1920×1080/50P Recording
- 36Mbps High Bit Rate Recording
- FALCONBRID Engine
- Extract Stills from 36Mbps Full HD Video
- Up to 250fps Ultra High-Speed Video Recording (approx. 2 hours)
- Up to 50fps 8.3M Stills Continuous Shooting
- 12M Stills 25fps Continuous Shooting
- Simultaneous Full HD Video & 8.3M Still Shooting
- KONICA MINOLTA HD LENS
- 10x Optical Zoom / 19x Dynamic Zoom (18x when Advanced Image Stabiliser set to ON) / 64x Digital Zoom
- Super LoLux & 12.75M Back-Illuminated CMOS Sensor for bright images even in low-light situations
- Optical Image Stabiliser & Advanced Image Stabiliser
- High Sensitivity ISO6400 / Real 12M Stills with No Interpolation
- Intelligent AUTO
- iFrame Video Recording Mode
- Face Detection
- Smile Meter / Smile Shot (still mode)
- Time-Lapse REC / Auto REC
- K2 Technology for High Quality Sound
- 3.0-inch Tiltable Touch Panel LCD Monitor
- Easy-control Mode Dial
- HDMI Output (Mini)
- Built-in Auto Flash
- Easy Upload to YouTubeTM / Facebook / Vimeo
- Easy Export to iTunes (iPad Compatible)
- Eye-Fi Card Ready for Wi-Fi Connection
- LoiLoScope FX Software (Windows) Provided
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