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Zoom Q8 Handy Video Recorder, 3M High Definition Video, Stereo Microphones Plus Two XLR/TRS Combo Inputs, Four Tracks of Audio Recording, for Recording, Music, Video, Youtube Videos, Livestreaming

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  • Support for five HD video modes, up to 2304 x 1296 pixels (3M HD), as well as two WVGA modes
  • Compatible with all Zoom microphone capsules (sold separately). High-High-quality 160° wide-angle lens with selectable viewing angles (F2.0/16.6mm)
  • Up to four tracks of simultaneous audio recording
  • Supplied detachable stereo X/Y microphone (XYQ-8)
  • Full-color rotating LCD touchscreen

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Product Description

The Q8 marries high-definition video with high-resolution audio, making it the perfect camera for music and video creators everywhere. Its 160 degree wide angle lens and digital zoom ensure that you’ll always capture the complete picture. Combine that with 24-bit/96k audio captured through a combination of Zoom’s ground-breaking system of interchangeable mic capsules as well as two built-in XLR-TRS inputs, and you have a world of audio options whether you use it with your hi-def video or as a standalone 4-channel audio recorder. Use it to educate and entertain, to create music, or to develop a podcast series, and do it with incredible pro quality. The Q8 comes with it’s own specially designed detachable X/Y microphone, yet it’s compatible with many Zoom microphone capsules. If you already use an H5 or H6, you can swap their capsules with the Q8 too.


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In the box
  • Detachable stereo X/Y microphone capsule
  • Foam windscreen
  • Rechargeable Li-ion battery
  • USB cable (50 cm)
  • Tripod to three-prong action camera mount adapter
  • Lens cover
  • Lens hood
  • Strap
  • Operation manual

The Zoom Q8 Handy Video Recorder

You've Never Seen—Or Heard—Anything Like It.

The Q8 is the world's first high-def camera with interchangeable microphones—the complete solution for anyone who want to augment their video creations with great sound.

It comes with a detachable stereo X/Y microphone and is compatible with other Zoom mic capsules, including shotgun, mid-side, and other X/Y mics developed for the H5 and H6 Handy Recorders. The portable, lightweight Q8 shoots clear, crisp video in a variety of formats, all the way up to 3M HD, and can also be used as a standalone 4-channel audio recorder.

  • Shoots 3M HD, HD, and SVGA video, up to 2034 x 1296 pixels, at frame rates up to 60 fps for fast action video and slow motion playback
  • High-quality 160° wide angle lens with selectable viewing angles, 4x digital zoom, and image auto-sensing
  • Uses a system of interchangeable mic capsules that can be swapped out as easily as the lens of a camera
  • Comes with a high quality detachable stereo X/Y microphone
  • Dual combo mic/line input connectors with individual gain controls and support for audio recording up to 24-bit/96k
  • Fully rotatable full-color touchscreen LCD and USB port, plus HDMI and headphone/line outputs
  • Tripod mountable and compatible with all three-prong action camera mounts
  • Works best with SanDisk, Transcend, Panasonic, and Toshiba Class 10 SD cards

Run And Gun

The compact size of the Q8 and its compatibility with both tripod mounts and all three-prong action camera mounts means you can take it to remote locations—both indoors and outdoors—and shoot footage from perspectives other cameras simply cannot capture.

Express Yourself

The Q8 is the perfect camera for music and video creators everywhere. Use it to educate and entertain, to create your own reality show, or to build a video podcast channel with incredible audio quality.

Bring Your Music To Life

Take your Q8 onstage and mount it to your guitar or mic stand. Position it front row center and use the supplied stereo X/Y microphone to capture the audience experience. Or use your Q8 at the mixing position and record the feed from the board, as well as the sound of the room.

Go Viral

Get creative and go viral! With its support for 3M HD video and 24/96 audio, the Q8 allows you to take your YouTube videos and podcasts to a whole new level of quality and realism.

Make A Statement

The Q8 is great for electronic newsgathering, for conducting interviews, and for creating video blogs and podcasts. Capture video and audio to SD card for later editing with your favorite software, or stream it live; you can even use the Q8 as a web camera or USB microphone.

Spread The Word

The Q8 is the perfect teaching tool, ideal for creating detailed video lessons and demonstrating fingerings, bowings, and other playing skills. Use it to capture student rehearsals so they can review and perfect both form and technique, documenting and enabling their musical growth.

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Customer Reviews
4.1 out of 5 stars
333
3.7 out of 5 stars
210
3.7 out of 5 stars
102
Video formats 3M HD, HD, WVGA HD, WVGA 3M HD, HD, WVGA
Max. video resolution 2304 x 1296 pixels 1080 x 1920 pixels 2304 x 1296 pixels
Audio formats AAC, WAV AAC, WAV AAC, WAV
Interchangeable mics Y N N
Supplied microphone X/Y stereo X/Y stereo Adjustable A/B X/Y stereo
Touchscreen LCD Y N Y
Rotatable LCD Y Y Y
Maximum SD card size 128 GB 128 GB 128 GB
Mounts Tripod, 3-Prong (with adapter) Tripod, 3-Prong Tripod, 3 Prong (with adapter)

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Customer Ratings
Picture quality
3.5
4.3
4.3
4.1
4.8
3.7
Zoom
3.2
3.7
4.5
4.3
4.4
Battery life
3.9
4.8
3.8
3.8
Camera quality
3.4
4.2
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4.1
Image stabilization
4.3
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Amazon.com
Amazon.com
JZXN Tech
Amazon.com
model name
Q8
HV-V785K
HDR-CX405
HERO9 Black
CNHFG70
display size
3 inches
3 inches
2.7 inches
2.27 inches
3.5 inches
digital zoom
4 multiplier x
16 multiplier x
60 multiplier x
4 multiplier x
800 multiplier x
optical zoom
4 multiplier x
20 multiplier x
30 multiplier x
1 multiplier x
20 multiplier x
video resolution
720p
4K; 2.7K 30FPS; 1080P 120FPS; 1080P 60FPS; 1080P 30FPS; 720P 240FPS; 720P 60FPS; 720P 30FPS
1080p
1080p
5K
4K
connectivity tech
xlr
Wi-Fi, HDMI
Wi-Fi, USB, HDMI
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Wi-Fi
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4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1 out of 5
333 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sound quality, ease of use, and versatility of the camcorder. For example, they mention the stereo audio recording is really good, the instructions are simple and easy to understand, and the camera works well for recitals and performing. That said, some complain about the zoom and disagree on image quality, quality, value, and lens.

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63 customers mention56 positive7 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the camcorder. They mention that the sound is outstanding, the stereo audio recording is really good, and the Zoom audio is fantastic. They also appreciate the awesome audio adjustments and the touch flip screen. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sound performance of the product.

"...In online podcast sound quality is very important. No hissing, crackles, humming, you get the picture. In video... sound is the utmost...." Read more

"...bothering to split it into separate audio channels, and the audio is excellent. Getting the mix right on the camera makes everything simple." Read more

"...is not as good as what I get with my phone. BUT the sound is great...." Read more

"...The audio is as close to professional grade as one can get for a small under $500 cam, and par to other Zoom audio recorders (I have an H4)...." Read more

16 customers mention14 positive2 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the camcorder. They mention that the instructions are simple and easy to understand. They also appreciate the easy-to-follow menu and the great sound reproduction. The controls are easy to wield and the sound recorder bits are familiar. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...I like that. It is very small. Packs easy. Instructions were simple and easy to understand. I was up and running within a very short time...." Read more

"...It's also, easier for editing anyway. I think that's it." Read more

"...much with it yet, but I am sold on the ease of operation and easy to follow menu. The video quality is excellent and the audio is amazing...." Read more

"...Controls are easy to wield and the sound recorder bits are familiar especially if you’re already a Zoom fan...." Read more

16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers like the versatility of the camcorder. For example, they say it works well for recitals, has a nice MIC, and does a good job as a webcam. It's also useful for musicians wanting video with good quality sound. Some mention that the zoom is not good and the audio quality is not great. That said, most are happy with the product's performance and versatility.

"...capturing the full band when up close, and it actually performs quite well in low light..." Read more

"...It can also be used as a Webcam, for which it does a very good job. I'm very pleased with the quality and with the features of this camera...." Read more

"Everything is great but the zoom is no good and the audio quality is not to be desired when recording music" Read more

"Very useful for musicians wanting video with good quality sound. Great for practice, coffee shops, and studio application but has limited stage or..." Read more

62 customers mention27 positive35 negative

Customers are mixed about the image quality of the camcorder. Some mention that the video quality is good, while others say that it's bad and grainy. The clarity and pixelation is not as good as what they get with their phone. They also find themselves looking at blurry faces in their video due to the wide angle.

"...(color, clarity pixelation, etc.) is not as good as what I get with my phone...." Read more

"...What makes the difference between the two recorders is the quality of the video. The Q2 video even in its HD 1080p format is not as good as the Q8...." Read more

"...Let's start with the video quality. It's Sub par, comparable to a first gen surveillance camera at best. The fish eye effect is extremely annoying...." Read more

"...The video quality is excellent and the audio is amazing. I also am enjoying the small size. This is a lot of recorder for the size!..." Read more

28 customers mention14 positive14 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the camcorder. Some mention it's a superb quality recorder, great camera and sound recorder for what it' s intended for, while others say that it'll break after only 4 months and the side screen is very flimsy.

"...This is a Hi Res Close up camera with a magnificent microphone for professional recording. ALSO, It has XLR's!!!!!!!!!!! 2!..." Read more

"...Issue 1: Battery life. Recording is NOT POWERED BY THE USB ADAPTER! I recently recorded a 10 hour, multiple band, live concert on this camera...." Read more

"...Pros: the sound, ability to easily swap out mics, recording quality, "all-in-one"..." Read more

"...Sure, the lack of optical zoom and the jerky quality of the digital zoom is a bit annoying, and the video quality overall..." Read more

13 customers mention6 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the camcorder. Some mention that it's a great value for the price, while others say that the quality is totally subpar and the product is a complete waste of time.

"...Let's start with the video quality. It's Sub par, comparable to a first gen surveillance camera at best. The fish eye effect is extremely annoying...." Read more

"...The versatility of this camera is staggering for the price...." Read more

"...in making this camera a complete product The camera was a complete waste of time, and the instruction manual couldn't have been LESS help...." Read more

"Great camera for the money!..." Read more

12 customers mention5 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the lens of the camcorder. Some mention that the wide angle lens is nice for capturing the full band when up, and is pretty handy to have; while others say that the fish-eye lens is annoying, not practical, and frustrating.

"...The fish eye effect is extremely annoying. The cheapest vlogging camera, even my phone, do MANY times better...." Read more

"160 wide angle is awesome, captures the whole room, the ability to plug into the camera from the soundboard is cool too...." Read more

"...I know that it's a slight fish eye lens... I researched it before I bought it...." Read more

"...overcome the bendy fisheye from the wide angle lens, but the wide angle is pretty handy to have, at least for my uses." Read more

14 customers mention0 positive14 negative

Customers are disappointed with the zoom of the camcorder. They mention that it's not good, has no optical zoom, and is difficult to see out of.

"...Sure, the lack of optical zoom and the jerky quality of the digital zoom is a bit annoying, and the video quality overall..." Read more

"...Evolution has turned into stagnation. The zoom is completely worthless with only four presets..." Read more

"...for a camcorder that is from a company named Zoom, the zoom function itself is pretty weak. It has 5 fixed positions, closeup to wide angle...." Read more

"...Cons: couldn't get it to work reliably as a live-stream camera, limited zoom, limited documentation..." Read more

Great audio, meh video
2 Stars
Great audio, meh video
I have nothing but wonderful things to say about the audio quality from this camera. Shooting live bands with just the X/Y mic sounds simply amazing, and that's why I'm giving it 2 stars instead of 1.The video quality, however, is nowhere near on par with the audio. Neither the 1080 nor 720 quality settings look anything like what video should look like at those resolutions. The image is muddy; the clarity is not as advertised. I have included a screen shot of something I shot with the "1080" setting selected.I will say that the wide angle lens is nice for capturing the full band when up close, and it actually performs quite well in low light (which you can also see in that screen shot... usually bands in that location appear very dark when shot on an iPhone), but the level of detail it captures appears to be more akin to 480p than 720p or 1080p. The zoom feature could also be improved as it is accessed through the touch screen viewfinder, and it is a digital zoom that magnifies in steps rather than a smooth optical push in or out.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buena grabación de audio
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