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Zoom Q3HD

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alaScore 88

163 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 163 reviews of Zoom Q3HD. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and price. The portability and zoom are also mentioned favorably. Views are divided on the image quality, while some have doubts about the viewfinder and reliability.

usability, zoom, portability, price, size

battery, reliability, viewfinder

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Zoom Q3HD is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Zoom Q3HD

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Zoom Q3HD from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the image quality and durability. There are some less positive opinions about the reliability and design.

usability, durability, image quality

design, reliability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Zoom Q3HD

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 118 user reviews of Zoom Q3HD from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Views about the size and price are on the whole positive. The portability and zoom also get good comments, whereas comments are divided on the durability. There are some critical comments about the viewfinder and reliability.

usability, zoom, portability, price, size

battery, reliability, viewfinder

89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (engadget.com)

Zoom Q3HD Handy Video Recorder: Review and comparison with iPhone 4 video

 

Podcasters and broadcasters have used the Zoom H2 and H4n digital audio recorders from Samson Technologies with great success for a few years. These very por...

Jun, 2011
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Expert review by : PJ Jacobowitz (pcmag.com)

Zoom Q3HD Handy Video Recorder

 

The $299 Q3HD Hand Video Recorder's video quality doesn't measure up to its competitors, but it delivers superior stereo audio control and quality for those who need it.

Excellent audio quality. Strong video quality. Multiple audio recording options. External microphone input. Headphone jack. Mini-HDMI out.

Expensive. No autofocus. No macro mode. No still image capture. Only 2GB of internal storage. Only part of display is viewable while recording video. No rechargeable lithium ion batteries.

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Dec, 2010
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Expert review by : Donald Bell (cnet.com)

Zoom Q3 review: Zoom Q3

 

Zoom Q3

The Zoom Q3 is a portable video recorder with uncompromising audio quality. Its small size, removable SDHC storage, built-in USB cable, and replaceable batteries, make it ideal for on-the-go musicians and journalists.

Video quality is mediocre-looking and uses a standard-definition resolution that feels mismatched with its high-definition audio capabilities.

The Zoom Q3 is long on audio features, but short on video quality, but it fills a niche for musicians and avid concertgoers who may prize sound above all other considerations.

Nov, 2009
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Expert review by : Daniel Dumas (wired.com)

Fetish: Mini Camcorder Boasts Serious Audio Cred

 

The rise of tiny, easy-to-use video cameras like the Flip has been a boon to wannabe Soderberghs. But the sparkly hi-def video is accompanied by lo-fi audio

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

Zoom Q3HD review

 

This quirky looking pocket cam delivers outstanding audio quality. But does it have the HD video performance to match?

Dec, 2010
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Zoom Q3 review

 

Zoom's handy recorder might not fit into your pocket, but it could be the perfect toy for podcasters and footloose musicians

Chunky and a bit clunky but amazing audio with a decent side order of video

Nov, 2009
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Expert review by : Greta (gaj-it.com)

Zoom Q3HD Handy Video Recorder: Designed with Musicians in Mind

 

Zoom's Q3HD provides 1080p and 720p HD video to go with the Zoom's remarkable audio capture technology. Designed with musicians in mind, the Q3HD lets you record future-friendly video to go along with a studio-sound courtesy the two condenser mics....

Dec, 2010
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Consumer review (en.audiofanzine.com)

Great recorder

 

Q3HD is smaller in person than I expected. Much like the Korg MicroX orange case looks a lot bigger once you have it sitting on your table for the first time. This ZOOM little wonder is pretty much...

Sep, 2011
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Zoom Q3HD

 

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Jul, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Zoom Q3

 

audio

battery life weight screen always "on" (i.e. spending power and making it more visible)

May, 2012
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