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 ZOOM’s groundbreaking interchangeable mic capsule system and two XLR/TRS combo inputs for a world of options.
The Q8 comes with its own specially designed detachable X/Y microphone, yet it’s compatible with most Zoom microphone capsules. If you already use an H5 or H6, you can swap their capsules with the Q8 too.
The Q8 offers a large full-colour LCD touchscreen for ease of use, along with a wealth of advanced features. Dual combo XLR/TRS inputs allow the connection of external microphones and line-level sources, and a built-in speaker and stereo Headphone/Line Out jack provide audio monitoring; there’s even an HDMI output for video monitoring.
Its high-quality 160-degree wide-angle lens and flexible mounting options mean that you can shoot high-def video anywhere you go. Plus there’s a USB output that allows the Q8 to be interconnected with your computer so you can use it with your favourite streaming or editing software.
Features:
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-colour rotating LCD touchscreen, support for five HD video modes, up to 2304 x 1296 pixels (3M HD), as well as two WVGA modes
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, 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
Analogue-style gain controls for each input, built-in audio mixer
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 software
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 Encoder, 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
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-colour LCD touchscreen
Built-in speaker: 400mW 8 Ω mono speaker
Connector: USB Mini B type
Operation as mass storage: Class: USB 2.0 High Speed
Operation as audio interface: Class: USB 1.0 Full Speed
Operation as webcam: WVGA/720p video size, 48kHz 16-bit audio
USB: 4 hours, 30 minutes (approximate)
AC adapter: 2 hours, 45 minutes (approximate)
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)