JVC HM-100U HDV Camcorder

The JVC HM100U is a popular, compact 3-CCD professional camcorder known for its broadcast-quality HD recording (up to 35Mbps MPEG-2) to inexpensive SDHC/SDXC cards, seamless workflow with editing software like Final Cut Pro/Adobe (native .MOV or .MP4), dual card slots for backup, and features like XLR audio, a 10x Fujinon lens, and pre-rec/time-lapse functions, making it great for photojournalists and news gathering despite some low-light limitations.