Zoom Q3 Handy Video Recorder

Record up to one hour of video plus pristine stereo audio on the Zoom Q3 handheld recorder, then use the included YouTube uploader to share your creation.

Overall User Ratings (based on 19 ratings)
  • Overall:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    4 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted October 15, 2009 by a customer from aol.com

"An all-in-one recording marvel at an amazing price!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I will be satisfied with this product for as long as it lasts.
Sound
I have mixed feelings about Zoom products-as they are hit or miss,but I think that Zoom portable recorders dominate the market....stunning quality and innovative features on a budget...this is as good as it gets!! The channel separation that these two little mics produce is mind blowing...incredible surround sound!! The audio quality of this recorder is so impressive,that it has multiple uses....field recording for killer samples,studio vocals and well...for anything you could dream up.
Features
The most useful features is the audio recording quality-obviously. For the money,I can find no fault with the video end of it-especially since I had no high expectations anyway.....but as you might have guessed,the camera is virtually useless in low light conditions. However though-in adequately illuminated rooms and the outdoors,this video recording works fine and it's quite decent in quality for it's tiny size.
Ease of Use
Seamlessly simple and amazing results in the audio department....no learning curve whatsoever-FANTASTIC! This little gem will record ANYTHING with shockingly good results!
Quality
Considering how lightweight this recorder is,the build quality is fairly decent,but I would strongly recommend that you use the velvet sack and free gig bag for storage and buy a wrist strap for it(when in use).
Manufacturer Support
I have dealt with the Samson end of this company when I had a pair of Resolv 40a monitors...one channel crapped out after a year and a local repair shop bungled the repair and then I sent the speaker to Samson directly. What I received in return,is a different pair of refurbished monitors....needless to say,I was f**king pi*sed. Hopefully I will not have to deal with future repairs with this product.
The Wow Factor
Tasty blue color,very large & legible LCD screen....a very sexy product!
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Submitted February 8, 2012 by Mark H in San Antonio, TX

"Zoom Q3 Protable Video Audio Recorder"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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This is an awesome tool as it relates to reviewing and recording group rehearsals. I find this invaluable especially after a rehearsal when I can go back and literally see and hear with clairity and confidence what was produced. At this point I will probably get the HD model, I'm just that pleased!

Musical Background:

Play guitar with over 20 years of experience.

Musical Style:

Christian and smooth jazz.
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Submitted January 15, 2012 by Steve F in Racine, WI

"very good tool for a quick youtube video"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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sound quality is excellent , video is o.k. but I bought it mostly for the sound and a quick upload for youtube very handy tool for the purposse!

Musical Background:

45 years

Musical Style:

rock and ethnick
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