Does HD camera JVC GY HD100u only can be used in united states?

Question

does HD camera JVC GY HD100u only can be used in united states? because I heard 'U' stands for united states ; 'E' for Europe ; and 'J' for japan? is that correct?

Answer 1

almost right. u means that it is packaged and marketed for the North American NTSC market. this model could be sold elsewhere making it gray market, but the warrantee only applies to the USA or Canada.

it can be taken and used anywhere in the world, but would not get factory support for maintenance and repair. Accessory items like battery chargers are generally universal, but the power plug would be North American standard.

the hollywood movie industry used to buy a lot of e machines in years past for video assist because pal at 25 fps was closer to theatrical film than ntsc.