Zoom introduces the all in one Q8 Handy Video Recorder thats designed for high-quality video and sound recording. Top highlights of the include a 160 wide-angle lens with an F2.0 aperture thats guaranteed to deliver a sharp definition with a resolution of 2304 x 1296 pixels at 30 fps/24mbps in Full HD or 720p at 60 fps, and with this also comes high-quality audio that supports up to 24-bit/96kHz thanks to the X/Y microphones thats built-in. Have full access over your menu as it features a full-colour rotating LCD touchscreen where you can also set the lighting condition to 10 different scene options whether you at concerts, jazz clubs or rehearsal studios or outdoors - These scene options will contribute to better lighting conditions.Have even more fun as you can do live streaming, data transfer to and from the computer for editing with a single USB cable or even use it as a web camera.
- The Zoom Q8 Handy Video Recorder records directly to SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards, up to 128GB
- High-quality 160° wide-angle lens with selectable viewing angles (F2.0/16.6mm)
- Uses a system of interchangeable microphone capsules that can be swapped out as easily as the lens of a camera
- Supplied detachable stereo X/Y microphone (XYQ-8)
- Compatible with most Zoom microphone capsules (sold separately); not compatible with EXH-6 TRS/XLR Combo Input Capsule
- Full-color rotating LCD touchscreen
- Support for five HD video modes, up to 2304 x 1296 pixels (3M HD), as well as two WVGA modes for high-quality video playback.
- Frame rates of up to 60fps for capturing fast action video and slow motion playback
- 10 “Scene” options for use in different lighting environments, plus five steps of digital zoom
- Self-timer
- The Zoom Q8 Handy Video Recorder features a 4x digital zoom
- Records video in MOV format (with or without audio)
- Records audio in AAC and WAV formats, up to 24-bit/96k
- Up to four tracks of simultaneous audio recording
- Two mic/line inputs with XLR/TRS combo connectors, each with selectable phantom power and -20dB pad
- Analog-style gain controls for each input
- Built-in audio mixer for better control over your audio.
- Stereo link function
- Auto-Gain control, plus built-in compressor and limiter
- Supplied foam windscreen and low-cut filter for the elimination of low-frequency noise and rumble
- Dedicated Headphone output/Line out
- Built-in speaker for fast monitoring
- HDMI video output for connection to HDTVs, selectable between NTSC and PAL
- USB interface for live streaming and data transfer to and from computer editing softwaree
- Webcam and USB mic function for use with external devices such as computers and iPads (Apple Camera Connection Kit required)
- Direct monitoring for zero latency during use as a USB mic
- Compatible with USTREAM Producer, Flash Live Media Encorder, Skype, and other popular streaming applications
- SD card reader function
- Rechargeable Li-ion battery (chargeable via USB or optional AC adapter)
- Battery life of more than 2 hours
- Built-in standard tripod mount
- Includes tripod-to-three-prong converter for compatibility with all action camera mounts
- Zoom Q8 Handy Video Recorder
- Detachable Stereo X/Y Microphone Capsule
- Foam Windscreen
- Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
- Attachment Screw for Hairy Windscreen
- USB Cable (3.3')
- 1/4"-20 to Three-Prong Action Camera Mount Adapter
- Lens Cover
- Lens Hood
- Strap
SPECS
| Recording media: | SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (up to 128GB) | ||||||||||||
| Image sensor: | 1/3-inch 3-megapixel CMOS sensor | ||||||||||||
| Lens: | Fixed focus (36cm - ∞) F2.0, focal distance approx. 16.6 mm (35mm equivalent) | ||||||||||||
| Video format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) | ||||||||||||
| Video resolutions: | 3M HD (2304 x 1296 pixels) 30fps HD (1080 pixels) 30fps HD (720 pixels) 60fps HD (720 pixels) 30fps WVGA 60fps WVGA 30fps | ||||||||||||
| Audio formats: | WAV (16/24-bit quantization, 44.1/48/96kHz sampling frequency) AAC (64-320kbps bit rate, 48kHz sampling | ||||||||||||
| Audio functions: | Low-cut filter, Auto Gain (Concert/Solo/Meeting), compressor, limiter | ||||||||||||
| Image functions: | Digital zoom (1.0x-4.0x) Scene selection (Auto/Concert Lighting/Night) Self timer (Off, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds) | ||||||||||||
| Display: | 2.7" full-color LCD touchscreen | ||||||||||||
| Built-in speaker: | 400mW 8 Ω mono speaker | ||||||||||||
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| INPUT 1/2 Input connectors: | TRS/XLR combo jacks | ||||||||||||
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| Output connectors: | Combined line/headphones stereo mini-jack Type D micro HDMI | ||||||||||||
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| Power supply: | Lithium ion battery DC 4.2V maximum voltage, DC 3.7V nominal voltage, 1700mAh capacity | ||||||||||||
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| Battery operation time: | More than 2 hours (when recording 720p/30fps) | ||||||||||||
| AC adapter: | ZOOM AD-17, sold separately: DC 5V/1A | ||||||||||||
| Dimensions: | Mic lowered: 158mm (L) x 48mm (W) x 69mm (H) Mic raised: 158mm (L) x 48mm (W) x 119mm (H) X/Y mic (XYQ-8): 50mm (L) x 37mm (W) x 32mm (H) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | Recorder: 260g / 9.2oz (without battery, capsule) XYQ-8 Mic Capsule: 40g / 1.4oz Battery: 40g / 1.4oz | ||||||||||||
