Zoom Q3HD
Brilliant Stereo Recording... Now with HD Video.
Q3HD front
Zoom brought unrivaled stereo sound to your movies with the Q3 Handy Video Recorder. Now, with the Q3HD, there's only one handheld camcorder that does it all in 1080p. The Q3HD Handy Video Recorder takes Zoom’s renowned audio technology and combines it with HD video, allowing you to capture every moment with stunning clarity and resolution.
It’s an HD World.
With the Q3HD, it’s never been easier or more fun to shoot great videos. Select 720p or 1080p for amazing clarity and detail no matter where or what you’re shooting. It also includes two standard definition (SD) formats for those times when a smaller file size is needed.
With a new lens and imaging sensor, the Q3HD captures exceptionally clean video that is compressed with the high quality H.264 video codec. It also has a larger aperture, which lets more light into your movies. And with its 4x digital zoom, the Q3HD gets you closer to the action.
Bring up the lights.
With the Q3HD, you can choose among three different lighting settings. This makes shooting video in challenging lighting conditions easy. For most situations, choosing “Auto” will give you the best, clearest results. You can also select “Concert Lighting”, which will automatically adjust for rapid changes in stage lights and compensate when the stage goes dark. Choose “Night” for maximizing any available light in the lowest light conditions.
Sound makes the movie.
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The Q3HD uses the same microphone capsules as Zoom’s industry-leading H4n Handy Recorder. From live musical performances, rehearsals and recitals to journalism, education, sports or travel, the Q3HD’s pristine audio is so realistic your movies will transport you back to the moment, to relive over and over again.
Q3HD X/y mics
With two on-board, studio-quality condenser mics configured in a wide 120° X/Y pattern, the Q3HD gives you true depth and stereo imaging, making your movies sound as if they were recorded on a Hollywood soundstage.
The Q3HD also displays audio meters, allowing you to quickly monitor and set your levels. Set the gain to High or Low to record in soft or loud environments. Or use the Q3HD’s Auto Level to automatically set the right recording level for any given situation. And now with two settings for Auto Level Gain Control, we’ve made it easy to get great sound no matter what you're shooting. For outdoor shoots, we highly recommend using a windscreen over the mics.
Zoom Q3HD
All of the Q3HD’s functions are as clear and comprehensive as the audio and video that they capture. On the front of the Q3HD, you’ll find two condenser mics, lens and a recording indicator that lights up red when recording. The battery compartment is also located on the front of the unit.
Q3HD Front and Back
The Q3HD’s large LCD screen, located on the back of the unit, conveniently displays icons for battery life, recording levels, sound quality, current operation status, screen setting, image size/frame rate, elapsed/remaining time, recording source, recording destination and lo-cut filter information.
In addition to the screen/interface, the back of the Q3HD features the unit’s reference speaker and transport controls. Menu, record/select, play/pause, delete and a directional button are all easily accessible from this location. The Q3HD also features its USB 2.0 cable and tripod mount on the bottom of the unit.
On the right side of the Q3HD you will find the input and output functions. Use the Line In to record sound from an external mic. A Phones/Line Out sends audio to headphones or external speakers. You’ll also find an AC adapter connection, a TV output for use with standard definition TVs and an HDMI port for watching HD content on HDTVs. A three-level Gain Control switch is also located on the right side of the unit.
