I'm a musician and I bought one of these cameras to capture video of our shows. We are an acoustic trio who pride ourselves in the quality of our mix and the pure sound that we put out. We posted video of our last performance on social media and most of the comments were about how amazing the sound was or what a great mix we had. This camera captured exactly what we were putting out and I am more than happy with my purchase. I would recommend it to any one who wants high quality audio along with their video recordings.
I used to have the Q4. Sold it when the iphone 7 dropped. But I'm thinking about getting this. I REALLY wish Zoom would release a camera/recorder with an app like gopro and sony has. Would be nice to start/stop record and monitor my shots straight from my phone
Thanks for this. I just picked one up a couple months back. Just the mobile audio recording capability alone makes it super handy. I also got the boom (SOOO GOOD). I did a vid on it right out of the box, so I'm a little more versed now. I appreciate you making this available! Subbed :)
Mine came in today, I'm watching this as my battery charges. 2 minutes in and I already like how you present information, subbed bud. (I bought this mainly for the direct audio recording so I can record video and good audio with my electric drumset for practices, I just need to learn how to use it for livestreaming)
What size memory card do you recommend for this ? To Be able to capture about 20 minutes of recording ? Also what’s the best setting to capture a band Ina. Rehearsal room ? Thanks
Look at the upgraded version of this camera first and any SD card over 64g should be fine but more is always better. www.zzounds.com/item--ZOOZQ8N4K?siid=314570
I really really think you made a great video it is very professional there's only one thing I don't like about the camera that they only gave it a 2.7 in screen I wish they made it at least 3.5 for what it does but anyway thank you for sharing this video I really like it I'm going to look into it thank you again
Good review, no doubt. As non-tech-super-dummie I found this the best Q8 run through on the web. I don't like the fish-eye effect, great audio isn't enough when you look like Nemo. I'm going to pass on this camera, thanks.
Great video, Great explanation of the gear. But I don't think it is affordable, here in the UK it is £299 That is 391.43 Dollars. which is quite a lot of money for an ordinary person.
@@marcuselbow Cheers. Here's why, 1 good, bs free info 2 very iistenable sound 3 I'm planning my own channel, and want to do it right, so I'm gonna copy your style 4. Sound is half the picture (Spielberg) 5. I'm interested in more zoom stuff, and would dig some info on mixers, interface gear, etc In the meantime I'm busy getting thru your other clips about studio stuff. It makes sense. So, caring enough to do it right, matters. Boogie on.
What's good STAG? The mic that comes with the Zoom 8 is a good mic for recording ambient sounds. The boom mic is used for recording vocals from a fair distance when pointed at a subject. Hoped this helped bro. Thanks for checking out this video!👍🏾
Hi there! Me and my friends are a group of citizen journalists for our communities and we were looking for a camera that has XLR inputs that isn’t too expensive. Do you think this would work well for ENG situations and connecting mics like the rode reporter, sennheiser md46, etc? This just seems incredible for independent and younger reporters and camera crews. We’ve currently been using iPads recording in 4K with the rode I-XLR connector. Would this be an upgrade from that setup?
Hi, the sound quality is great but coming from the iPad 4K camera would be a massive downgrade if you bought this. So I would invest in a field recorder like the zoom h4 or 5. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏾👊🏾
@@marcuselbow Will do! Thanks for the recommendation and clearing up the confusion for us. Being new and independent, it’s difficult trying to meet the fine line of professional grade and prosumer.
There are 4 modes you can record with 1. Video (combines video and all audio sources together in one file) 2. Mov+Wav ( in this mode when you open the video file you will see a separate wav audio file for each mic used. So you will see stereoR stereoL and if you connect external mic’s you will see them as well under your video) The other two are the same as above but without video just audio recording.
Go with the Q8 , you get a real LCD SCREEN and dont have to mess with disposable batteries . It all comes down to AUDIO, for your music , unless you think you look like Brad Pitt . 🎸🎵🎶🎵
That depends on what you are using it for. The audio capabilities are great! The camera is not so great. But combine them both and you have a awesome tool that can capture some great audio and passable video. I use this camera on all my “at-my-desk” intros! Hope this helped. 👍🏾✌🏾
You said you use for streaming. I'm using the USB charging chord as my video input. When I open the computer camera, it picks up the Q8 ok but the picture is very pixilly. Is there special screen setting I should be using? Or should I be using the hdmi output instead?
You do want to set it to the highest resolution when streaming and remember that this isn’t the best camera for streaming. It’s good but this cam loves to be use in stand alone mode with good lighting. I use it as my main camera in my music tutorial videos and I love it! Hope this helps bro🙏🏽👍🏾✌🏾
I am wondering why I am not getting a better video quality with my Zoom 8 Video Camera. I have mine set on the highest Mbps, 3M HD/30 24 Mbps. Any ideas Mr. Lamont? Cool video!
What’s up Andrew?! Unfortunately, the zoom Q8 is not known for having the best video bro. It’s more known for capturing great sound and okay video. I use it a lot for my intros in my videos but lighting makes all the difference! But this is true with any camera but more so with this camcorder. 🙏🏾👊🏾
Hey, I've been wanting to reply, but been crazy busy. I wasn't able to update my Z8. The directions didn't match what was currently on their website. I ended up buying a - 4K Camcorder Video Camera Ultra HD Wi-Fi Vlogging Camera 48.0MP 16X Digital Zoom Camcorders with IR Night Vision &Microphone Digital Camera 3.0 inch Touch Screen with Remote Control Sold by: LincomTech - from amazon.com. It is what it is! I am making videos for my school. Much clearer. I finally upgraded to Sony Vegas 16, now I won't have to reformat my files into mpegs in order to get them into my old Vegas 8. Ya, it's over ten years old. The camera mentioned above, only records into mp4, which is great for adding on to youtube.com. I don't know how well it will do for converting into mpeg files for DVDs. Cheers, ap
I think its an awesome product from what Ive seen,,The only thing I dont like is no remote,,When recording you would have to press record and hen position yoursekf or wht your recording after its pressed on,,
I like the camera and the recording capabilities but uploading the files to UA-cam or getting them even recognizable on my laptop is proving to be impossible any suggestions?
What’s up Bradley?! Are you using windows to edit your video files? I haven’t ran into any issue with my video files but I’m on a iMac and I know the native files are .MOV. I have heard of users having problems while editing on window machines.🥺
Just checking out my new Zoom Q8, but i'm not getting this: When you want to choose seperate videofiles and 4 seperate audiofiles to be recorded. You know, when i'm drumming i don't want the "talkmic" in the mix capturing my drumkit, so i'll automate the volume in my DAW of audiotrack 1&2 and the 2 inputs come from my stereo out from the mixing desk and they're always full on. Am i missing something like create 4 seperate WAV audiofiles + MOV?
Excellent review! I wanted to ask though, is the screen able to be removed from the unit like the Zoom Q4? I know it was a feature of that previous model, but just curious if it still carried over. :)
The Jones Podcast What’s good Jones? This camcorder is a unique piece of equipment! It is mainly marketed for musicians because of its onboard 4 track recorder. If you are looking for an all in one solution for video and audio this camera is a good starting point. The only draw back is the camera without the proper lighting can suffer a bit. Hope this help bruh! “1”
elbowMedia Studios What up Mark. I bought the camera and I can’t wait to use it. I use the Zoom H5 to record my podcast and also for my interviews for my podcast. I going to see how it works for the video aspect I’m going to add to my podcast. If you don’t mind when I record my first one I would like your feedback on it. Appreciate it your time bruh.
Medona Shiphany I would give the video quality a 3 out of 5. With proper lighting it’s good but not great! I wouldn’t recommend this camcorder to use as your main camera. But the additional sound options makes this a good around camcorder. I hope this helped. Thanks!
Real Bella the Zoom 8 uses auto focus. This tech is the same found in most Logitech high end web cams. The fish eye effect is most notable when zoomed all the way out and less notable when zoomed in. Hope this helped. Thanks for watching the video!
I'm a musician and I bought one of these cameras to capture video of our shows. We are an acoustic trio who pride ourselves in the quality of our mix and the pure sound that we put out. We posted video of our last performance on social media and most of the comments were about how amazing the sound was or what a great mix we had. This camera captured exactly what we were putting out and I am more than happy with my purchase. I would recommend it to any one who wants high quality audio along with their video recordings.
Nice. I keep hearing that alot.
I'm sucker for the quality as well..
Doing some research and this video popped up on my timeline thank you Mr. Elbow!
I used to have the Q4. Sold it when the iphone 7 dropped. But I'm thinking about getting this. I REALLY wish Zoom would release a camera/recorder with an app like gopro and sony has. Would be nice to start/stop record and monitor my shots straight from my phone
Thanks for this. I just picked one up a couple months back. Just the mobile audio recording capability alone makes it super handy. I also got the boom (SOOO GOOD). I did a vid on it right out of the box, so I'm a little more versed now. I appreciate you making this available! Subbed :)
Mine came in today, I'm watching this as my battery charges. 2 minutes in and I already like how you present information, subbed bud. (I bought this mainly for the direct audio recording so I can record video and good audio with my electric drumset for practices, I just need to learn how to use it for livestreaming)
Thanks for the sub Christian! Much appreciated! 👍🏾✌🏾
Thank you for this review. Very helpful for tech, specs, and expectations!
Your welcome Joe! Thanks for watching! 👊🏾✌🏾
I love my Zoom Q8!! Been using it for my channel when i record my guitars :) Awesome cam!
What is the resolution? 3mp?
is this suitable for live streaming ?
I wouldn’t use this model for streaming. I would use the newer Q8 model. Check out the review here: ua-cam.com/video/rfoEQORsq1w/v-deo.html
What size memory card do you recommend for this ? To
Be able to capture about 20 minutes of recording ? Also what’s the best setting to capture a band Ina.
Rehearsal room ? Thanks
Look at the upgraded version of this camera first and any SD card over 64g should be fine but more is always better.
www.zzounds.com/item--ZOOZQ8N4K?siid=314570
I really really think you made a great video it is very professional there's only one thing I don't like about the camera that they only gave it a 2.7 in screen I wish they made it at least 3.5 for what it does but anyway thank you for sharing this video I really like it I'm going to look into it thank you again
cool review/ demo. I've got one of these on the way to update my (admittedly) outdated video equipment. Seems like a pretty handy bit of tech. Thanks!
Good review, no doubt. As non-tech-super-dummie I found this the best Q8 run through on the web. I don't like the fish-eye effect, great audio isn't enough when you look like Nemo. I'm going to pass on this camera, thanks.
Great Review! I still don't understand how the multi-track works exactly (you're not isolating sound) but I am going to buy this!
Great camera lots of people are worried about the footage. I made a video showing the footage quality after the 2020 Firmware update
ua-cam.com/video/4H0ctm2dYsc/v-deo.html
Great video, Great explanation of the gear. But I don't think it is affordable, here in the UK it is £299 That is 391.43 Dollars. which is quite a lot of money for an ordinary person.
Since it only outputs .MOV files - those don't work with Windows 10 do they?
Who uses Windows 10 for video? However it will work!
Liked subscribed , and , I was already thinking of buying one, now I'm sure it's what I want. Cheers.
Thanks for the sub David! 🙏🏽🙏🏽✌🏾
@@marcuselbow Cheers. Here's why, 1 good, bs free info
2 very iistenable sound
3 I'm planning my own channel, and want to do it right, so I'm gonna copy your style
4. Sound is half the picture
(Spielberg)
5. I'm interested in more zoom stuff, and would dig some info on mixers, interface gear, etc
In the meantime I'm busy getting thru your other clips about studio stuff. It makes sense.
So, caring enough to do it right, matters. Boogie on.
can you use the other mic attachment from Zoom H6 on the Zoom Q8?
Yes!
Great video man. What is the difference between the boom microphone and the condenser microphones? Why would you need one or the other?
What's good STAG? The mic that comes with the Zoom 8 is a good mic for recording ambient sounds. The boom mic is used for recording vocals from a fair distance when pointed at a subject. Hoped this helped bro. Thanks for checking out this video!👍🏾
That makes sense - thanks man
um in the first clip your looking a bit yellow? you all good? or was that the camera
The camera. This is an audio company, not a video company.
The fish eye gives me pause...
Hi there! Me and my friends are a group of citizen journalists for our communities and we were looking for a camera that has XLR inputs that isn’t too expensive. Do you think this would work well for ENG situations and connecting mics like the rode reporter, sennheiser md46, etc? This just seems incredible for independent and younger reporters and camera crews. We’ve currently been using iPads recording in 4K with the rode I-XLR connector. Would this be an upgrade from that setup?
Hi, the sound quality is great but coming from the iPad 4K camera would be a massive downgrade if you bought this. So I would invest in a field recorder like the zoom h4 or 5. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏾👊🏾
@@marcuselbow Will do! Thanks for the recommendation and clearing up the confusion for us. Being new and independent, it’s difficult trying to meet the fine line of professional grade and prosumer.
if it doesn't fit, you must acquit! that was awesome!
Thanks bro! 🙏🏽✌🏾
Are the audio files separated by track or are all the tracks combined?
There are 4 modes you can record with
1. Video (combines video and all audio sources together in one file)
2. Mov+Wav ( in this mode when you open the video file you will see a separate wav audio file for each mic used. So you will see stereoR stereoL and if you connect external mic’s you will see them as well under your video)
The other two are the same as above but without video just audio recording.
So, Q8 vs Q2n-4k, which is best?
Go with the Q8 , you get a real LCD SCREEN and dont have to mess with disposable batteries . It all comes down to AUDIO, for your music , unless you think you look like Brad Pitt . 🎸🎵🎶🎵
Does the screen flip around a full 180 degrees? So that you can see yourself while recording? Thanks!
Player Grade Guitars Yes it does. Even when it’s being used as a web cam you can still monitor your video using the camera’s screen. Good Luck!
elbowMedia Studios thanks!
Thanks for this very helpful
Is this still a good option knowing that’s it came out in 2015?
That depends on what you are using it for. The audio capabilities are great! The camera is not so great. But combine them both and you have a awesome tool that can capture some great audio and passable video. I use this camera on all my “at-my-desk” intros! Hope this helped. 👍🏾✌🏾
elbowMedia Studios yes it helps. Record music
Great video & info, I just subscribed & looking foreword to learn more, thanks, rock on bro & God Bless.
You said you use for streaming. I'm using the USB charging chord as my video input. When I open the computer camera, it picks up the Q8 ok but the picture is very pixilly. Is there special screen setting I should be using? Or should I be using the hdmi output instead?
You do want to set it to the highest resolution when streaming and remember that this isn’t the best camera for streaming. It’s good but this cam loves to be use in stand alone mode with good lighting. I use it as my main camera in my music tutorial videos and I love it! Hope this helps bro🙏🏽👍🏾✌🏾
I am wondering why I am not getting a better video quality with my Zoom 8 Video Camera. I have mine set on the highest Mbps, 3M HD/30 24 Mbps. Any ideas Mr. Lamont? Cool video!
What’s up Andrew?! Unfortunately, the zoom Q8 is not known for having the best video bro. It’s more known for capturing great sound and okay video. I use it a lot for my intros in my videos but lighting makes all the difference! But this is true with any camera but more so with this camcorder. 🙏🏾👊🏾
Hey, I've been wanting to reply, but been crazy busy. I wasn't able to update my Z8. The directions didn't match what was currently on their website. I ended up buying a - 4K Camcorder Video Camera Ultra HD Wi-Fi Vlogging Camera 48.0MP 16X Digital Zoom Camcorders with IR Night Vision &Microphone Digital Camera 3.0 inch Touch Screen with Remote Control
Sold by: LincomTech - from amazon.com. It is what it is! I am making videos for my school. Much clearer.
I finally upgraded to Sony Vegas 16, now I won't have to reformat my files into mpegs in order to get them into my old Vegas 8. Ya, it's over ten years old.
The camera mentioned above, only records into mp4, which is great for adding on to youtube.com. I don't know how well it will do for converting into mpeg files for DVDs. Cheers, ap
I think its an awesome product from what Ive seen,,The only thing I dont like is no remote,,When recording you would have to press record and hen position yoursekf or wht your recording after its pressed on,,
How much YOU have Payed FOR The Q8 With The big Mike .
Thanks for checking out the video. I have links to Amazon in the description for both the Q8 and the Boom mic. ✌🏾👍🏾
What's the best mike attachment for recording a band on stage
I like the camera and the recording capabilities but uploading the files to UA-cam or getting them even recognizable on my laptop is proving to be impossible any suggestions?
What’s up Bradley?! Are you using windows to edit your video files? I haven’t ran into any issue with my video files but I’m on a iMac and I know the native files are .MOV. I have heard of users having problems while editing on window machines.🥺
How do you get the files to MacBook Pro? There is no slot for SD and I'm not very tech savvy.b
The SD slot is at the bottom of the camera bro.
I meant on the MacBook Pro 13"
You may need this bro! Apple USB-C to SD Card Reader www.amazon.com/dp/B07K1Y2ZJ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JZ9cFb6SZG21S
I hate those fisheye lens and is that a digital zoom instead of an optical?
Just checking out my new Zoom Q8, but i'm not getting this:
When you want to choose seperate videofiles and 4 seperate audiofiles to be recorded. You know, when i'm drumming i don't want the "talkmic" in the mix capturing my drumkit, so i'll automate the volume in my DAW of audiotrack 1&2 and the 2 inputs come from my stereo out from the mixing desk and they're always full on.
Am i missing something like create 4 seperate WAV audiofiles + MOV?
Excellent review! I wanted to ask though, is the screen able to be removed from the unit like the Zoom Q4? I know it was a feature of that previous model, but just curious if it still carried over. :)
Thanks for checking out the video!! No, the screen on the Q8 is not removable.
Great camera. Just wish the lens wasn't so wide :/
What up Mark. Would you recommend this for me to record videos for my podcast , and my food reviews videos?
The Jones Podcast What’s good Jones? This camcorder is a unique piece of equipment! It is mainly marketed for musicians because of its onboard 4 track recorder. If you are looking for an all in one solution for video and audio this camera is a good starting point. The only draw back is the camera without the proper lighting can suffer a bit. Hope this help bruh! “1”
elbowMedia Studios What up Mark. I bought the camera and I can’t wait to use it. I use the Zoom H5 to record my podcast and also for my interviews for my podcast. I going to see how it works for the video aspect I’m going to add to my podcast. If you don’t mind when I record my first one I would like your feedback on it. Appreciate it your time bruh.
Congrats bruh! No doubt I will be looking for dat joint! 💯👍🏾🤘🏾
elbowMedia Studios what other websites can I go on to get samples for Beatmaker 3?
The Jones Podcast did you already go to looperman.com?
Are you able to livestream with it?
Yes!
Very good!!
And what about warranty? Any warranty mentioned?
Sorry I don’t have that information. But most sellers will offer an extended warranty on top of the manufacture warranty. Hope this helped👍🏾
How is the video quality output?
Medona Shiphany I would give the video quality a 3 out of 5. With proper lighting it’s good but not great! I wouldn’t recommend this camcorder to use as your main camera. But the additional sound options makes this a good around camcorder. I hope this helped. Thanks!
How can you focus it and also the fish eye look can you take that off?
Real Bella the Zoom 8
uses auto focus. This tech is the same found in most Logitech high end web cams. The fish eye effect is most notable when zoomed all the way out and less notable when zoomed in. Hope this helped. Thanks for watching the video!
Wow!! Looks great!! except from 'fish Eye effect'!
It has WiFi?
djseasickbaby no Wifi. Thanks!
.mov format and nearly hidden SD slot turn me off. Sentiment seems to be this is basically an Apple only product.
Quero aprender a filmar com ela
I want this 😂