The JVC GY-HM170U 4KCAM Compact Handheld Camcorder is a high-performance 4K Ultra HD CamCorder that can shoot in 4:2:2 Full HD quality at 50Mbps. Great features that can be offered by this device are the integrated 12x Ultra HD Lens, 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor as well as 4K Ultra HD Recording at 150Mbps and Live Output. In addition, there are 4:2:2 Full HD recording at 50Mbps, Dual SDHC/SDXC Card Slots, and Web Friendly (Proxy) file formats.

In specific, each of those features in this GY-HM170U offers capabilities that unmatch to other typical CamCorder. In-depth, the integrated 12x Ultra HD Lens has the function to have the Ultra high-quality imagery and offer the best response as well as excellent performance towards wide ranges of lighting conditions. With the 4K Ultra HD Recording at 150Mbps and Live Output; it provides easiness to work with 4K quality. Apart from that, another additional functionality is to downconvert UHD signals to the standard HD for output through the built-in HDMI connector.

Furthermore, the 4:2:2 Full HD recording at 50Mbps in this GY-HM170U gives users the facility to records 4:2:2 HD signals up to 60p at 50Mbps. Additionally, to have the conventional AVCHD (4:2:0) recording is also possible. With the Dual SDHC/SDXC Card Slots feature, users can make simultaneous recording and relay recording. On the relay recording, users can shoot continuously via multiple cards. Thereby, when one card is full, the camcorder switches automatically and smoothly to the other card. Another feature is the Web Friendly (Proxy) file formats where it has the functionality to transport video to the web or back to the studio conveniently.