Sound Makes The Movie
Zoom's 2010 Q3HD Video Recorder


 

In 2010 Zoom announced the availability of their Q3HD Handy Video Recorder – Only Point-and-Shoot to Record HD Video & HD Audio. This was Zoom's dedicated Q3HD website created to promote the Zoom Q3HD camcorder by showing HD footage shot with the Q3HD .
When the site's domain registration expired this site disappeared from the web. The new owners of the domain wanted to keep as a historical record this site and the 2010 reviews of this nifty, innovation HD video recorder.
Content is from the site's 2010 -2014 archived pages as well as from other outside sources.

 

The Q3HD Story.

When Zoom introduced the H4 Handy Recorder in 2006, it was met with staggering praise from critics and consumers, audio professionals and aspiring musicians. At the time, a handheld recorder combining such a level of audio quality and ease of use was unprecedented.

Then the H2 burst onto the scene. Capturing great audio was a breeze on the H2, making it Zoom’s most popular handheld recorder.

In 2009, Zoom introduced the Q3, adding a whole new dimension to great audio capture: video. The Q3 changed everything, offering the same quality video with sound quality unmatched on a handheld camcorder. YouTube videos never sounded so good.

And then there was HD…

Now, with the Q3HD, Zoom takes the video quality up a few levels to match its pristine audio, allowing you to capture every moment with stunning clarity. Classical to metal, solo to full orchestra, the Q3HD is ideal for shooting any kind of musical performance and sharing it with the world. With the Q3HD, it’s never been easier or more fun to shoot great looking and sounding videos.

 



Alice In Chains - Bilbao BBK Live 2010 (Full Show) HD

 

Zoom Q3HD point-and-shoot camcorder now available

December 1, 2010 |By Rachel King for Digital Cameras & Camcorders | www.zdnet.com/

 

Q3HD Handy Video Record

Announced back in October, the Zoom Q3HD camcorder, dubbed as "the only handheld to record both HD video and HD audio," is now available.

Zoom is already known for its high-end audio recorders (the H2 was a personal favorite of mine a few years back), it's only natural that the company would add some HD video to the package. Thus, the Q3HD combines 24-bit/96kHz audio with full HD 1080p at 30fps (or 720p at 30/60fps) for quality shooting from a pocket-sized video camera.

Videos are best watched on a display with a 16:9 aspect ratio via HDMI or when transferred to a PC or Mac via USB 2.0. Users can squeeze out up to seven hours HD video when using a 32GB SDHC card. The minimum is 45 minutes of HD video with the included 2GB SD card.

Powered by a pair of AA batteries, the Zoom Q3HD is available now for $299.99. There's also an accessory bundle ready for the taking at $39.99, which includes a soft shell case, windscreen, AC adapter, HDMI cable, AV cable and tripod.

 

 

Sound makes the movie.

With the new Q3HD, there’s only one handheld camcorder that does it all in High Definition. Now bands bring their live shows to all their fans. Students can see every rehearsal, recital or performance. Teachers can evaluate and inspire. And musicians everywhere can share it all with an HD world.

Zoom’s Q3HD brings HD video and audio together for great looking movies that sound better than ever.

Brilliant Stereo Recording… Now with HD Video.

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.

Designed with everything you need to make your movies right out of the box, the Q3HD includes a 2GB SD card, HandyShare editing software and two AA batteries. With a 2GB SD card, you can record up to 45 minutes of HD video. The Q3HD will also accept SDHC cards of up to 32GB for a staggering 7 hours of HD moviemaking.

 

Zoom's dual mic-equipped Q3HD camcorder now available for $30

Donald Melanson, @donmelanson 12.02.10 | /www.engadget.com/

Been eager to get your hands on theZoom Q3HD camcorder since seeing it on our Holiday Gift Guide? Well, it should now be relatively easy to find -- Zoom has just announced that the camera is officially available at retailers across the US for $299.99. That will not only get you full 1080p video recording, but some high-quality, 24-bit/96kHz audio from the camera's stereo microphones, which the company says makes it particularly well-suited for musicians or those working with musicians -- a fact fully backed up by the auto-playing Joe Satriani on the company's website, and videos featuring the likes of Roger Waters, Anthrax, and Megadeth. Check out a sample after the break.

Zoom Announces Availability of the Q3HD Handy Video Recorder – Only Point-and-Shoot to Record HD Video & HD Audio

Check out soundmakesthemovie.com to see HD footage shot with the Q3HD 

Hauppauge, NY – December 01, 2010 – Zoom, makers of award-winning stereo recorders, is excited to announce availability of the highly anticipated Q3HD Handy Video Recorder – the only handheld to record both HD video and HD audio (24-bit/96kHz). The Q3HD combines Full HD 1080p video with Zoom's renowned audio technology and a new user-friendly icon-based interface allowing users to capture truly immersive movies with ease and confidence.

The Q3HD records in both Full HD 1080p at 30 fps (frames per second) and 720p at 30 or 60 fps. Zoom paired its redesigned larger aperture with three lighting settings to ensure the perfect amount of light in every shot. Zoom's exclusive "Concert Lighting" setting allows the camera to capture clear, detailed videos even in light-intensive environments that would cause most camcorders to wash out. 

Zoom smartly incorporated the same microphone capsules used in their industry-leading H4n recorder, configured in a wide 120° X/Y pattern, offering unparalleled stereo recording quality. Users will appreciate how simple it is to set audio levels using the onboard level meters and mic gain switch with auto gain control.

After shooting, videographers can turn the Q3HD on its side to watch videos in 16:9 format on its color LCD screen or take advantage of the built-in HDMI port to view and share new footage on an HDTV. The Q3HD also has a built-in USB 2.0 cable to transfer, view and edit movies on a PC or Mac.

The Q3HD comes with a 2GB SD card that provides up to 45 minutes of HD video and accepts up to a 32GB SDHC card for approximately 7 hours of HD video. Zoom also includes HandyShare editing software and two AA batteries. 

The Zoom Q3HD is now available at major retailers across the country for $299.99 MAP. A Q3HD accessory package (APQ-3HD) that includes a soft shell case, windscreen, AC adapter, HDMI cable, AV cable and tripod can be purchased separately for $39.99 MAP.

For additional information please visit soundmakesthemovie.com or contact PR Representative Mark Olson at (305) 576-1171 x17 or at markolson@maxborgesagency.com.

About Zoom Corporation

Zoom is renowned all over the world for its recording and guitar effects gear. Headquartered in Tokyo, Zoom has continuously created a diverse line of original, innovative audio products from effect processors, to rhythm machines, samplers and recorders. Samson Technologies is the exclusive U.S. distributor of Zoom products. Samson is based in Hauppauge, New York. zoom.co.jp / samsontech.com

 

 

Zoom Q3HD Handy Video Recorder released

December 1st, 2010 | New Atlas Team | https://newatlas.com

Zoom Q3HD Handy Video Recorder
Zoom Q3HD Handy Video Recorder

 

We first looked at Zoom's Q3HD Handy Video Recorder when it was announced in October. The point-and-shoot unit combines HD audio recording with 1080p video at 30 frames per second, a 2.4-inch LCD screen for immediate playback and ... you can now get your hands on one.
Zoom is primarily known as an audio specialist, so it's not surprising that sound quality was the priority for its first Q3 Handy Video Recorder offering which featured 640 x 480 resolution video recording. The new HD version gives the video side of the equation a boost with full 1080p at 30 frames per second or both 30 and 60 frames per second at 720p. Inside there's a 5 megapixel CMOS sensor and the lens has a fixed aperture of F2.8 with no optical zoom (4X digital).

On the audio side the Q3HD records up to 24-bit/96kHz WAV or up to 320kbps AAC and uses the same microphone capsules as the company's H4n Handy Recorder (a device that has cemented a place in gizmag's on-the-road kit) arranged in a 120 degree x/y configuration.
The Zoom Q3HD costs US$299.99 with a 2GB SD card thrown in. The 2GB card is good for 45 minutes of HD video – shelling out for a 32GB SDHC card will get you approximately 7 hours of HD video according to Zoom.

 

 

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Artist Videos

Bigelf



Bigelf (HD.720p) Opening Dream Theater - Curitiba/Brazil - 18-03-2010

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Mike Portnoy

A day in the life of Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy on tour

A day in the life of Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy on tour

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Mike Inez

Mike Inez of Alice in Chains and why he loves the Zoom Q3



Mike Inez of Alice in Chains and why he loves the Zoom Q3
A look at the Zoom Q3 video recorder in action and using the Zoom R16 portable recording studio on the road.

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Steve Smith

Steve Smith's Zoom Q3 Demo

Steve Smith's Zoom Q3 Demo

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Shinedown

Shinedown soundchecks with their Zoom Q3

Shinedown soundchecks with their Zoom Q3

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Jordan Rudess

Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess recording on the Zoom Q3

Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess recording on the Zoom Q3

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Peter Erskine

Peter Erskine's Q3 video

Peter Erskine talks about using the Q3 in music education

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Lamb of God

Lamb of God live on the Zoom Q3

Lamb of God live on the Zoom Q3

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Charlie Benante

Charlie Benante of Anthrax - drums with the Zoom Q3

Charlie Benante of Anthrax - drums with the Zoom Q3

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Dillinger Escape Plan

Dillinger Escape Plan

Dillinger Escape Plan

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Anthrax

Anthrax: Live at Best Buy in Union Square - NYC

Anthrax: Live at Best Buy in Union Square - NYC

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Victor Wooten

Victor Wooten: Live at Sweetwater Sound 9/14/09

Victor Wooten: Live at Sweetwater Sound 9/14/09

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Chickenfoot

Chickenfoot Satch and Sammy with the Zoom Q3

Chickenfoot Satch and Sammy with the Zoom Q3

 

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PRESS

 

cnet News: Zoom’s Q3HD combines HD video with its audio abilities

Following up on the Q3, the new Q3HD combines HD video with Zoom’s professional audio recorder technology. This is ideal for live performances among other subjects…


CrunchGear: Zoom Q3HD Basically Records It All


Zoom has been making great recorders for years and maybe this is a bit of overkill, but by gar if it doesn’t look nice… 


gizmodo.com: 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.


Maximum PC: Zoom’s Multi-Talented Q3HD Point-n-Shoot Records HD Video and HD Audio

Zoom has just launched its new Q3HD Handy Video Recorder, the only handheld in the world to record both HD video and HD audio…


I4U News: Zoom Q3HD: HD Audio AND Video Those are some impressive looking microphones up top.

Sound is a weak point for any piece of video recording equipment without a specialized mic. Since iPhones and Flip HDs and other portable camera-devices generally lack boom mics, this means a plethora of videos with nigh-inaudible sound.

 

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