Professional camera operator Jonathan Young has been using JVC’s GY-HD101 (european version of the GY-HD100) camcorder on both HD and SD shooting assignments. These have taken him all over the world, often in war zones, as can be seen from his company website http://www.debrouillard.tv. When first hearing about JVC’s GY-HD101 camcorder, Jonathan was relieved that someone had created a camcorder that suited professional cameramen. "At last, a small DV camcorder with features and performance normally only found on much larger broadcast cameras. I knew that as soon as I got my hands on a HD101, it would join my list of preferred cameras."

"The Holy Grail had arrived, the GY-HD101 from JVC. After struggling with an electronic approximation of focus on other DV cameras, I now had a lens that I could focus and, most importantly, be sure that what I was shooting was in focus. Using the JVC / Fujinon traditional style lens meant that the markings on the focus barrel were accurate in relation to what I was shooting at the time. Furthermore, having a real mechanical iris gave me great reassurance about the ability to measure and control exposure accurately."

With the recent introduction of the 2/3" to 1/3" bayonet lens adaptor for the GY-HD100, professional camera operators can now utilize their existing 2/3" lenses. The adaptors provide the option of using a high definition 22x lens, or wide angle lens, or a variety of standard
definition lenses on a small DV camcorder. "In my opinion, the range of creative and technical opportunities that this development brings will move this camcorder to the top of most cameramen’s shopping list."