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Oct 4, 2010

Zoom Q3HD Handy Video Recorder Shoots 1080p and Has Stereo Mics to Match

While pocket cams video quality has improved incrementally from "good enough" to really actually pretty damn good, audio quality has largely been ignored. The new Zoom Q3HD combines 1080p, 30fps video with stereo mics for the full pocket cam package.

Zoom is known for their audio recorders, and the Q3HD is a nicer-looking refresh of their Q3pocket cam. It shoots 1080p video in 30fps or 720p in 30fps or 60fps, has an HDMI port, and runs on two AA batteries.

But what sets it apart are its built-in stereo condenser mics, capturing 24-bit/96kHz audio that can hold up even if you're at a concert hoisting the thing above a mosh pit. Audio meters let you check your levels while you're recording, and gain can be switched between high and low settings or left on auto. The Q3HD will be available this fall for $299.

44 comments:

  1. JohnnOctober 4, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    Oh sure, NOW YOU TELL ME ABOUT THIS, AFTER I HAVE MY BRO BUY ME THE VADO HAD.
    To be fair though, the Vado's almost $220 cheaper.

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  2. Nerd LifeOctober 4, 2010 at 6:51 AM

    good information here

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  3. KevorkianOctober 4, 2010 at 7:09 AM

    i'd love to heave one of those.

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  4. GamestarrArtsOctober 4, 2010 at 7:09 AM

    That's pretty awesome how they integrated that.. considering that price point with being able to include two condenser mics... not a bad deal at all. And it an shoot in 1080p too! Wow. Also noticed the retro-esque design. Looks like they pulled a page from early 90's consumer tech.

    Supportin'!

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  5. yuyiuyiOctober 4, 2010 at 7:13 AM

    Ver intresting this!

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  6. AnonymousOctober 4, 2010 at 7:13 AM

    wow it is the superb :) .

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  7. SaviorSelfOctober 4, 2010 at 7:28 AM

    i'd actually seriously consider getting this.. if i had the money.

    but i've always wanted to try uploaded a few videos of me covering some guitar songs, but never had a decent camera that didn't sound like total shit.

    good stuff, brosicle.

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  8. StayTunedOctober 4, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    thats a crazy camera

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  9. Victor M.October 4, 2010 at 7:33 AM

    Whoa whoa whoa. A mic with quality in a handheld. Thank you good sir I will be putting this on my to buy list.

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  10. Movie ReviewOctober 4, 2010 at 7:39 AM

    Nice camera , but tbh i would wait and read alot of reviews on it if i ever intended to buy

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  11. RubilaxOctober 4, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    That's pretty impressive.

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  12. DailyDoseOctober 4, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    Looks ballin :D

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  13. Binary SoulOctober 4, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    Wow cheaper than I would have expected ... would love to have one

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  14. razortekOctober 4, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    I'M BACK YAY!
    Supp Bro :D
    Cool post bro!

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  15. RezdenOctober 4, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    Very cool. I think it's time to get a new camera. :) Thanks for sharing.

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  16. The Greater SpartanOctober 4, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    THAT Really nice loved your reviews hehe

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  17. MayelaOctober 4, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    Well this gadget has everyhting included!

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  18. DavidOctober 4, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    great post and interesting !!!

    supporting you.

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  19. anon1337October 4, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    nice little bit of kit.

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  20. MestyOctober 4, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Oh wow, looks really high tech!
    And a really high picture wuality too!
    Mesty =)

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  21. aGasOctober 4, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    i really like where technology is going.

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  22. loloriz0rOctober 4, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    lulzy top ^^

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  23. KnoxOctober 4, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    pretty impressing for a recorder

    supporting you.

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  24. Ultimate BananaOctober 4, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    That's some high quality stuff

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  25. LoneIslanderOctober 4, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    I could actually use this.

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  26. UnknownOctober 4, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Looks great, do want !

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  27. AnonymousOctober 4, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    It is interesting!
    supportin you !

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  28. Splash87October 4, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    Damn video recording tech is moving right along. I still have a full size VHS Camcorder.

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  29. Pig DisgustingOctober 4, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    how big is it? it looks fairly big?

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  30. Topsy KretsOctober 4, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    Finally, something with decent audio recording quality. Too bad audio quality seems to be a lot more expensive then video quality.

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  31. PaulOctober 4, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    Holy cow. That's some quality for the price.

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  32. LewisOctober 4, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    supp u i love ur blog:)

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  33. The King of CrapOctober 4, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    very expensive, but looks like you could do alot withit.

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  34. NajOctober 4, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    just get the proper camcorder.

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  35. jinxOctober 4, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    Sweet, HD camera in your handpalm :o

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  36. KJManOctober 4, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    This thing is beastly! What an awesome gadget to have.

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  37. ShredGuitarOctober 4, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    Cool.

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  38. DrackarOctober 4, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    For the quality of hardware, that's really not bad.

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  39. Aeacus.WardenOctober 4, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    looks neat

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  40. Car EnthusiastOctober 4, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    This is almost as sexy as you and my car

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  41. jeanjeanOctober 4, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    looks good even tho it's not cheap

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  42. maxOctober 4, 2010 at 10:17 PM

    nice :)

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  43. MCOctober 6, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    and its cheap too

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  44. AnonymousOctober 6, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    Shit looks futuristic. I was planning on getting one of those little flip cameras, but this looks pretty cool too. My girlfriend recently asked me what I want for christmas, this is deff among the list of what I want. Lulz

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