Zoom Q3 Handy Video Recorder (Metal Blue)

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Product Features

Video resolution of 640 x 480 at 30 frames/sec (MPEG-4 SP)
Get up to 1 hour of video with bundled 2GB SD card
Includes on-board editing software, YouTube uploader software, Apple Quicktime, TV cable, softcase, windscreen, 2GB SD card, two AA Batteries
Accepts up to a 32GB SDHC card for 16 hours of video
Built-in stereo condenser microphones with X/Y configuration for true stereo imaging

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Product Description

The Q3 Handy Video Recorder brings Zoom's renowned audio technology to the camcorder, making it the best sounding video camcorder you've ever heard. The Q3 uses the same microphone capsules as our industry-leading H4n Handy Recorder and is perfect for recording anything where great audio and video are a must. From live musical performances and rehearsals, interviews, conferences to video podcasts, journalism, education, recitals, weddings or sports, the Q3's pristine audio quality takes your videos to another level.Designed with everything you need to make your movies right out of the box, the Q3 includes HandyShare software for editing, and a 2GB SD card for up to 1 hour of video recording time. More Details >>

Customer Reviews

Update your firmware for MUCH better video quality
Been using this product for about a month now, and I'm generally really loving it, but I knew exactly what I was getting into before I bought it. More >>
P. J. Schroeder

good audio in video recorders, not as good as zoom h2, terrible battery life
audio quality poorer than zoom h2 which i had before, less bass response, EATS batteries, many times i got stuck with recording just 1 hr tops using 2 pairs of new alkaline rechargeables. More >>
A. Saha

I'd love it even more if...
Sure, it's great to be recording within seconds of getting it out of its little leather bag, no hassle with power cords, mike cables, or having to mount a recorder unit as far from the mike as possible. More >>
Alan Waller

Q3 - audio quality is not as good as the H2
I recently bought a new Q3 and sold my trusty old H2. I have made a numnber of recordings with the Q3 in the same room where I made many recordings with my H2. More >>
Paul Spitalny

Highly Recommended for Live Music
I just bought the Q3 last week and used it for a dinner music gig with a jazz quartet. It does exactly what it says on the box..."a little bit of video, a whole lot of audio." I already knew that I wasn't going to get a high definition video, but I'm more interested in capturing live audio. More >>
T. Godfrey

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