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Zoom Q3
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Zoom Q3
Shoot your videos with
incredible stereo sound.
Use built-in software to make
movies on your computer.
Publish to all your favorite video
sites or watch on your TV at home.
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. And the
Q3 will also accept up to 32GB SDHC cards for a staggering 16 hours of
moviemaking!
*Video shooting time is based on audio
quality setting of video at 320kbps MP3.
When your shoot is complete, the Q3's
cleverly designed USB cable lets you upload your movies to your computer.
Then use HandyShare to edit and share them on your favorite websites
including YouTube, Facebook and MySpace. Or, plug in the included TV cable
and watch your videos on television.
''HandyShare'' video editor / uploader
The Q3 supports QuickTime (MOV) format. With
MPEG-4 SP compression in VGA size (640 x 480 pixel) at 30 frames per second,
you can record very smooth video shots anywhere, anytime. Plus, integrated
digital 2 times zoom function enables you to get up close and personal.
The Q3's large, 2.4'' LCD screen with a resolution of 320 x 240 makes
viewing easy on the go. Its display also includes audio meters so you can
quickly set and monitor your levels as you shoot. Additional data such as
remaining recording time and remaining battery life are also accessible, and
its built-in monitor speaker enables you to check video with audio right
after shooting.
The Q3 has two condenser mics on-board,
engineered in the same X/Y pattern as the H4n Handy Recorder that gives
recording pros the best stereo recording possible. Arranged with the right
and left mics on the same axis, this design ensures that the mics are always
an equal distance from the sound source for perfect localization without
phase shifting. The result is a great sounding recording with natural depth
and highly accurate stereo imaging every time... all at the touch of a
button.
Q3 built-in mic image
The Q3's X/Y microphones are directional, so
you can "focus" the mics on your sound source. Use the on-board audio meters
to set the gain to Low, High or Auto so you can record in very loud or very
soft environments. Or use the Q3's Auto Record Level function to
automatically set the appropriate recording levels for the situation! Shoot
your video with the confidence that the Q3 is capturing great audio at the
absolute best level possible.
With an on-board low-cut filter to reduce background noise and an included
windscreen that prevents wind noise from being picked up by the Q3's highly
sensitive microphones as a standard accessory, you can make movies with
incredible audio clarity, even outdoors.
With the Q3, all your videos will sound like
they were recorded in a professional studio. Ideal for shooting any kind of
musical performance from jazz to classical to metal, solo to orchestral, the
Q3 will make it fun and easy to shoot your music videos anywhere, anytime.
The Q3 also makes it easy to share your videos with your friends on YouTube.
Simply plug the Q3 into your computer, launch the onboard HandyShare
software and select the videos you want to put on the web. And if your
vision needs a few edits, you can use HandyShare to cut your movie before
you share it with the world.
To play music better, seeing your
performance can be almost as important as hearing yourself. With the Q3, you
get both capabilities. Music educators and students alike will find a
plethora of applications for the Q3 from the classroom to the practice room.
Ideal for recording auditions or making video lessons available to students,
the Q3's amazing stereo recording will capture every nuance while the video
rolls. Use the Q3 on a microphone stand with our mic clip adaptor option,
sold separately.
The Q3 makes an excellent accessory for
anyone who does videography as a full-time occupation or as a hobby. Imagine
being able to use the Q3 for individualized video shoots of the bride and
groom before a wedding. Or give a Q3 to everyone in the wedding party for
personalized video clips. Capture the wedding music with ease. The
possibilities are truly endless. And with pristine, focused audio, you'll
never miss a moment, even in a noisy environment.
Have great seats? Every crack of the bat,
swing of the club or bone-crunching tackle can be captured with amazing
clarity... especially when you're close to the action. Capture the sights
and sounds of the game from the little leagues to the big leagues.
It's never been more important for
journalists and bloggers to be versatile in the field. Shoot "on the scene"
video, edit and upload with ease, all with broadcast-ready audio. And
because the Q3 has a standard tripod mount, you can put it just about
anywhere for the perfect shot in any environment.
*A tripod is not included.
The Q3 is the only portable camcorder that
allows you to turn off the video and record audio only. As a high-quality
linear PCM audio recorder, the Q3 supports audio recording at 96kHz / 24-bit
resolution which is superior to CD quality. You can also record in MP3
format for handy uploading to your website or email.
For added convenience, the Q3 includes two
standard AA/LR6 batteries that give you about two hours of battery life with
continuous video recording. Or use two AA-sized Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
with dedicated charger, or an AC adaptor (option AD-14 sold separately).
A handy video recorder that's compact and
portable, the Q3 lets you enjoy video from special events such as concerts,
recitals, weddings, class plays, sporting events- literally anywhere that
great audio makes the moment memorable. The Q3 puts a little bit of video
and a whole lot of audio together in one quick and easy to use camcorder
that lets you produce great movies on the go!
PCM
(Quantization : 16/24bit, Sampling Frequency : 44.1/48/96kHz)
MP3 (Bit Rate : 48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/320kbps)
*96kHz sampling is not available in Movie mode.
