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Zoom Q2n Problems and Fixes - Lens Flare, Battery Life, Memory Cards
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- Опубліковано 17 сер 2024
- Zoom Q2n Lens Flare DIY Fix
Extend battery life with a USB power bank
Micro SD card problems
Zoom recommended micro SD cards - zoom-na.com/si...
why are my batteries still dying when its plugged by usb cable to the power source?!
Check that it is actually plugged in tightly. I had to return one because the USB jack was too loose. If it's plugged in correctly, the battery icon on the back display will disappear. If you see the battery, you aren't plugged in all the way. It's yet another issue with this thing.
@@RedeyePerc battery icon disappears and battery still die...
First of all great video Redeye! Good tips. To Zordan - I just got one of these but I'm guessing the reason the batteries don't charge while in the unit is because it is not designed to do that. You need to buy a chargers specific to charging your battery type. Guessing.
@@311splawndude8 I was talking about AC adapter... and that camera was broken haha
@@RedeyePerc my power pack has an on/off switch. After I plug the power pack into the camera, I have to turn the power pack on. Then the battery icon disappears....
It's amazing how much better the video quality is on your phone than on the Qn2.
I recently purchased one and it does come with the lens hood. It may be because of you! Thank you 🙏
Zoom now includes a lens hood, well it came with mine anyhows today....I was not going to purchase a Zoom until I viewed your video, they should give you a commission :)
Great review, very helpful that you provided an example of your banding playing. My band is playing in a week and 1/2 and I needed to make sure that I not only got the right camera (Q2n-4K) but the right power set up and memory card! Gonna go with the USB power bank and card from the Zoom list of compatible ones. Thanks for saving me the hassle of figuring this shit out myself! Keep rockin' Shane....
Excellent tip regarding the USB Powerbank! Like you, I'm only getting around 45mins per set of AA batteries. Many thanks!
im using power bank too instead of battery
If I'm lucky I'll get 20 mins with batteries.
I just use a phone charger
A MagSafe style adapter for mini USB saved the charging port on my cameras several times when I stepped on the cord. Instead of stripping out the charging port, the magnetic sync cable simply just disconnected with no damage. I found some magnetic sync cables on eBay. Well worth the extra cost!
I just got the 4k version, it comes with the hood! I’m glad it did. The hood also now clicks in. It did not come with batteries though. The box listed batteries among the contents but then there was a sticker added to the box that said “batteries not included” lol
Thank you for this. I was really frustrated with only getting about 20-30 minutes out of a pair of brand new energizers. Going to get a battery pack asap.
Just getting started with this device and I’ve been quite apprehensive about it. Your video answered all of my questions. I’m more grateful and relieved than I can say 🙏🏻👍🏼. Thank you and keep on making music ... it is the joy!
Hey - thanks for your video and for highlighting some of the diffs - I've also done a review of this unit on my channel along with samples and, like you, I was getting no more than an hour on a set of batteries. I then got some rechargeable Panasonic Eneloop Pros from Amazon and I'm now getting well over 4 hours solid recording time per set - it's made the camera totally usable again and with no need for external connections, etc. Best wishes, Darren
Thanks! That's great advice. I will pin your comment to the top for a while so hopefully some more people can see it.
@@RedeyePerc Thanks for this, the battery issue was a drag for me too. 45 mins set at best. gave up on buying 'recommended batteries' as it made no difference. Gonna try the power bank and I'm sure it will solve the issue.
Question; Ever had issues using a 2qn for online drum lessons while using a MacBook Pro? Not 100% on the set up or issues with etc. Hi from the UK.
This is great! I've been planning to buy a Q2N but wasn't sure what the potential problems were, other than the battery life. Kudos!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks. I have had all these problems with my zoom and I was afraid about I have bought a no original Zoom by net. Your video was very nice!
David Ellefson is my first reason of getting this camera. You are my second. Thanks!
That's some good company :) I've been a Megadeth fan since the mid 80s. Take care!
just bought a q2n and i appreciate your reviews on this camera
Thanks for watching! Hopefully this helped a bit.
Thanks for calling Zoom out and doing these videos. Seems like the battery and lens problem are enough so that it requires a certain situation to use the camera correctly. Doing live performances requires that the camera should work in any possible situation. With without tripod, dark, loud, no ac source should all be considered in terms of this type of camera being useful. Staying with my Sony Action cam
That's not a bad plan. The big benefit with this camera is the audio, which is very good. I'm willing to deal with the other issues only because it was so inexpensive. In the end, they could have done way better though. Maybe the next version will fix all these issues.
Yeah... battery life. Sheesh. I've got a Zoom audio recorder and it goes HOURS and HOURS. Set up this camera last night at a gig and got 1 hour and 4 minutes at 1080p/30, 16bit/44.1. Was very surprised to say the least. Great idea with the USB power bank. Just ordered 2 - 5000mAh banks the size of lipstick tubes for $28 total on Amazon. Thanks for that idea!
You're welcome and thank for watching! The power banks are awkward but make a huge difference.
Thanks for doing all the thorough reviews and usage videos for the Q2n. I'm buying one based on your videos. Take care friend.
You are welcome and good luck with the camera. Once you sort out the lens flare thing, it's a great little unit. Take care!
Try one of those drink glass umbrellas.🤣🚳🦝
Thank you for sharing this info, I took USB battery concept a little farther and purchased 2 x 3400mAh power pistons From London drugs. 20$each . I started recording on a 32gb card. The one battery lasted 4:48 min. I had to delete the the card 2 times as it filled up . Pretty amazing . Q2n ran super solid the whole time. That's almost 10 rec time for 40$. Thanks for the great suggestions. Lens hood next.
That's good to hear! I very often need mine to run for 50 minutes without stopping, so I will look into your method. Thanks for watching an commenting.
FYI - SD cards that are used over and over rewrite constantly, which fragments the card. So replacing the card every now and then is necessary. You can format it a few times, but these cards won't last forever.
I have discovered that the painful way. Ugh. Thanks for the info.
Thanks Shane for this video. If I decide to get the Q2n your videos will be a great help getting the most out of the camera.
Thanks for watching! I would wait until the next version to see if they iron out all these kinks, but it's a good buy anyway.
As of December 2019. It came with the a lens cap. Great video
Ditto. Mine came with a lens cap and lens hood in Dec. 2019
Thanks for the tip on the memory card! Mine was stopping the recording every 2 minutes, after changing the memory card with a new one the issue was solved! now i can record long videos again :) PS. the new memory card got is a sandisk 64GB (micro SD XC class 10)
Thanks! Got my Q2N last month and have been using it to shoot guitar covers, love the sound quality, but have started getting that lens flare. Didn't notice it until last week when I used backlighting with the overhead and it was glaring. Now when I watch older videos I see it was there just not as pronounced or I just wasn't looking for it. Emailed Zoom, but the card trick should work for my home recording if they aren't accommodating. Good video!
UPDATE: Zoom customer service responded and offered a lens hood for $10. Thanks again!
That's better than buying the whole kit. Congrats.
In the old days lense flare was ended by using a tripod with an umbrella attached. I use a Gibraltar clamp that holds it and the tripod anywhere.
I don't have time to read the other comments or bother with the Zoom support but the easiest solution to stop the lens flare caused by overhead lighting on the fish eye lens is to apply a small piece of black vinyl electrician's tape around the top of the lens housing. It only needs to be wide enough to block the light source from hitting the lens. A half-inch by one and one quarter inch piece does the trick and is easily attached and removed. When not in use I stick it on the bottom of the camera base. It works like a charm and costs nothing. Of course my brain power is priceless. Happy recording. - FK
UPDATE: Zoom has just made available for purchase of just the lens hood and lens cap at a reasonable cost of about $12. Look on amazon for Zoom LHQ-2n.
That tape trick is a great idea - thanks! I got a free lens hood from them which works well, but it does not stay on the camera very well. I think $12 is way too much still, but at least it's available.
I'd use gaffer tape. Matte finish and will look totally pro and stay on for a long time if done right.
Good call. That would work great.
Thank you for passing on your experience with this camera. God Bless!!!
You're welcome and thanks for watching.
I just got a brand new Q2n-4k and they come with the lens hood and a better lens cap as well. Both lock onto the lens with a click / turn. The band sounds good.
Nice how good do you think it is recording outside
Hey I have a better idea for the Flare problem and it would look pro. If you're like me you have a couple of those goose-necked pop filter things kicking around. You know those things you use in studio to stop plosive sounds from getting into the a condenser mic. They attach to the stand and you can place them wherever you need to. They also look cool.
That would certainly look more professional than the cardboard method and probably work better too. Thanks for the advice.
Sandisk has a fairly long warranty on their cards. Just make sure to hang on to the receipt so you have the purchase date. I make sure to have multiple cards. I don't always use the same one each time I record. This spreads out my total usage time over all cards, instead of putting most of the usage on only one.
Great info, thanks. I wouldn't have considered that.
So true! If a musician or anybody has less than 10 SD, mini, or microSD cards then they are newbies... :P
But, seriously, they are so handy and the prices have come down radically even compared to a year ago that your suggestion to use more than one memory card should be presumed common sense. MicroSD has become ubiquitous! I carry a couple in my wallet with their adapters for emergencies. I also carry a tiny USB adapter for my microSD cards on my keychain as well.
I think the bigger problem is getting a fake SD card. It's very profitable for them since the card works most of the time and if the customer complains they just refund. When buying online choose reputable sellers like Amazon or B&H. This includes sellers within Amazon, I just stick with "sold by Amazon.com"
i use Kingston ... lifetime warranty and superb speeds , bought a 128 GB super card (for 4k) for 39 euros haha they are so cheap these days
At a local store called Five Below I was able to get two of those power banks (2600 mah) for $5 each so I'm set. Ordered the camera today as well in a package on Amazon because this things is amazing.
Good luck! Despite all of the problems, this is still a great camera.
Thanks for that memory card tip!! Mine kept turning off during long recordings and I could not figure out why lol. Thank you!
I've had the same problem with Sans disks but in GoPros. I've used the proper 64GB card and then after a while the recorder would stop after a minute. I was told to try a smaller GB card and it's worked fine since...good luck!
I started having the same problem with my SanDisk SD cards. I discovered if I format the card ( using the SD mini adapter ) on my older Zoom Q2, the card started working properly again.
Even with usb power,mine still cuts off after aa batteries die. Is there a switch for external power?
That was great thanks so much. Given me food for thought. I was pretty sure this would be just the job for some solo guitar and vocals . Will mull it over a while longer.
I know 160 isn't a lot for a camera, but still, I wish it would be a little better out of the box whenever you pay money no matter what. Thanks for the review, it really helped!
I totally agree. This is the first Zoom product I have had any problems with, but still it a pain.
Thanks a million. You have helped me save money and the environment.
Thx for the tip with the powerbank, is realy great for long recording time...
2024
I'm not sure if this model
is still current, I believe it was
replaced with the Q2N4K.
If that is the case, how
much or what issues are relevant
today, that are discussed in this video.
I'm shopping for a recorder, for
live band rehearsal recordings?
Just a tip: if your set on getting the 50,- accessories pack you might as well shop for the Q4n. It comes with a matching lens cap in the box and has more features, being the bigger brother of this model.
Thanks for the heads up. I think I'm going to wait for the next one after that to come out, but in the meantime the Q2HD is just out as well.
Thank you for such am informative video. Zoom guys need to watch this.
All of a sudden I could only record audio not video on my Q2N. I was able to watch video on my computer only after converting the native MOV files to M4V. I used the AVS video converter for that. I haven't tried other formats as I settled for the first format that worked. Regards Mark
I've had the same problem since I first got the camera. Is the AVS converter just a download?
Excellent. Thanks Shane. I am looking to buy a portable video/audio recorder to use with my band.
This review was very helpful. I appreciate the tips.
You're welcome and thanks for watching. Full band recording has been the one thing this recorder seems to be really good at so far.
Thanks for this video, very helpful with trying to find out why my recordings are getting stopped after a few hours. For the record, I bought the same SanDisk card you have from Amazon and never really had success in trying to record 3+ hour shows (my bands are part of a production group so we try to record the entire event that lasts about 4 hours) since I started using it. I'm now thinking I got a fake card. I will look at other options card-wise. Thanks again!
there is now a separate kit which has the hood..."Zoom LHQ-2N Lens Hood Accessory Pack". Picked it up on Amazon for $10
I'm glad they finally did that. I stand by my view that they really should include the hood. Also, it does not stay on very well with only friction. Thanks for watching.
Black electrical tape for the camera lens flare, works great! doesn't fall off. just a little piece around the top of the lens. also works great to secure your battery pack to your mic stand.
Thanks - I used that last weekend at a gig when I couldn't find the hood. The tape did end up in the shot a little bit, so I will have to make sure to trim it up next time.
I just purchased a Q2n 4K Sept 2021. It now comes with a lense cap and lense hood.
Shane,
Black construction paper from Dollar Tree custom cut it to make lens hoods that look factory. Tape them to the top just like you did. 1 buck=5 years of lens hoods. Keep up the great videos
Great suggestion. I will likely go that route when I inevitably loose the lens hood :) Take care!
Nice handy review, I'm about to buy one and good to know it will serve my needs for recording Open Mic events, Thanks for the trouble in doing this review.
If you can find a memory card that works consistently, this would be perfect for open-mic recording. I use it with my live band all the time and it sounds pretty good.
Recorded band practice.Hooked it up to a 65" Vizio tv and the picture shows but no audio?
New camer right out of the box and micsro sd card was stuck. Zoom replaced the camera now I get an error when I try to format the card. I am using a 1TB SanDisk from their approved list. Have had the camera for weeks and have not been able to use it for one second.
holy smoke.. totally love the musical instruments there..
Thanks! I've been playing for 30 years now and have accumulated a few thing. :)
Thanks for your helpful video! It is really annoying that Zoom has a list of recommended Micro SD cards - NONE of which can be found locally or in my experience even on the Interrnet!
shane i appreciate the vids you been posting im not going to lie i need a new cam my samsung dv180f just mess up on me recently and seeing this zoom q2n with a very good mic is nice. sounds great
When I plug the camera into my Macbook, Photos automatically opens and it says "Importing 1 video (Making preview 0 of 1)". The blur line is then stuck in the middle and doesnt appear to move. If I actually try to play the video, its in slow motion with no sound. Please help!
Hi Shane, thanks for the video upload. One question, maybe you can help me out on this...every time I tried to use the q2n on stage with low lights or stage lighting I have the resulting image quite grainy...at the end of your video with the band on stage it looks fine..how did you do that? Did you find out that there's a particular setting that works best? Regards
What do you have your settings set to for such a loud atmosphere?
Message to Zoom here is the man for troubleshooting your product. Obviously your designers are sleeping I bought this product because of his HONEST assessment of this product. Thank You for the videos Redeye!
Thanks! I really appreciate the kind words. I can't believe Zoom let so many problems slip through with this camera, and in spite of that it's still a very good choice. Imagine how awesome this would be if it worked perfectly. I love Zoom stuff and every other thing I have from them works without fault. Hopefully version 2 of this camera will fix all the petty little issues. Take care.
I used the batteries that came with the camera. When they died I replaced with what I thought were appropriate batteries, only recorded a couple of very short videos before the battery level went down again and camera started shutting down. Replaced again with brand new batteries but camera still shows level is low and shuts down! Might have to try the power bank idea
Thanks for posting this video. A couple of questions for you or anyone else that can spare an opinion.
I'm look for a camera (or several) to record my piano playing without mic. Yes, NO AUDIO needed. I am wired direct for my audio and have zero interest in a camera's audio ability.
GoPro is not at all an option, since I've been using them for years and they are horrible. You mentioned this one shut down randomly with slow card errors, well, GoPro just stops recording with no reason why. Possibly the same issue. Like you, I upgraded several times and now have 4 Lexar 64GB Micro SDXC Cards. They cost me $89 ea back when I got them and were the best out.
For the price, I'm thinking of getting the new Zoom Q2n 4k, though will most likely keep it at 1080 due to noise and if it's anything at all like the GoPro it will at least cut down on the insane number of errors each night.
So again, can someone recommend a camera based on quality of video and not audio?
Thanks!
Dan
I am so happy you made this video!
How do you use it with a MacBook Pro? Can’t
Thank you Shane. & Rah-Rock ON!!!
Thanks for the video! These tips were helpful.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.
Here's a WAY BIGGER problem you can add to your list: the camera just randomly stops recording! Memory card is empty, camera is plugged with USB power, everything is working perfectly, and then it just stops. Sometimes after 10 minutes, sometimes after 45 seconds. Very, very frustrating! If you can help in any way, I would appreciate it! Great video by the way!
I can't say for sure, but your problem is most likely the memory card not being fast enough. I had the same problem. A card worked fine for a few months, then just stopped exactly like that. I have been using the latest SanDisk ultra fast card, and I have been fine lately. It's hugely frustrating, and Zoom is unlikely to help sadly.
Thanks a lot for the information. It was very helpful. Please keep doing more!
I will add more with this camera as I have time. Thanks for watching!
Thanks
Hi Shane, does this cam create a single video file at all? If not how long are the video clips?
ps blinking is clipping on the Q2n :) you can also see the red dots on your channels at the right
Awsome review.....very pleased you added the band performance at the dnd thru the mains,as thats what i was waiting for and how i would use it. Im a guitar player,however the typical problem with recording on a budget is capturing low bass/sub frequencies. Id be curious to know ur opinion on how it handles in that capacity. Im watching this thru an iphone,so i couldnt really hear in your video. Thanks!
When I listen back with over the ear phones, there is plenty of bass response for my tastes (I've had to EQ some out in some cases). I think it accurately reproduces what I hear live. Through ear buds, the bass is lacking a bit. I have had great luck with this and my live band. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing this ...I have a Q2n on order and I'm sure it will help.
Great! I'm glad this helped and have fun with yours.
Just got my Q2n today ...can't wait to use it!
It basically comes with two AA batts, The little sleeve it comes in is junky and not really sufficient for storage given the bulby lens ...I'm thinking of ordering the accessory pack APQ-2n, as the hard case seems like a worthy investment, along with lens hood and mic handle extension ...although I will feel terribly for whatever animal they sacrifice to make the wind screen :(
I'VE GOT THE ANSWER!!!! All you need is Velcro Strips with an Adhesive Backing. As the lense sticks out about 1/8th of an inch, I put a narrow strip of the fuzzy stuff completely around the lens of mine. Then using a plastic lid of a container (preferably black), I cut it to the shape of the letter D, creating a shade similar to those on Traffic Signals. Apply a strip of prickly Velcro to the flat edge, and it attaches to the lens firmly, and stays in place until you remove it!
Thanks! I am going to lose the lens hood eventually since it barely stays on. Such a piss-poor design.
Thanks for this info, You've made it quite clear..
I'm very new to this whole Zoom camera world, I just bought this Q2n gadget &It didn't even come with batteries, Only had the lens cap &that rainbow blocker thingy..
I'm also from Australia, this was just under $500 on Ebay, i feel prety ripped off. Is there an App etc for our phones that can take filmed content to then upload straight to Socialmedia?
A Buckeye, Sweet I Grew up on West Side Cleveland. informative video👍🏼 been looking at cameras, think I’ll get a Q2N.
It's pretty good for the money. If you can wait for version 2, hopefully they will fix some problems, but it's a good buy nonetheless. I'm a huge Indians and Cavs fan!
Thanks for posting these reviews, it has really helped.
Recently purchased 2 of these... brand new SD cards formatted, using the external battery pack... just noticed that the unit stops and restarts recording once the current recording reaches 3.69gb. Recorded three sets of music last night, should have three separate video files...I have 9. Each time the memory hit 3.69, it stopped and restarted recording. Anybody else experience this?
Rhythm Rockets - I recorded a 45 minute school musical yesterday and wound up with 3 3gb+ files myself. I just threw them into Quick Time Pro (Windows 10) one after another and they blended seamlessly. After cutting a bit from the front and back ends I had a 9.47gb file. My older Zoom Q3HD did this also.
That's normal operation. You have to re-combine them in an editing program later, and the cut should be seamless. GoPros do the same thing around 1.97 GB. It's something to do with the write speed to the card and if they didn't generate several files, you could loose the entire thing.
I was concerened about this also, and found a comment in the Zoom manual or on line that this is done automatically to prevent file corruption from getting too large.
Thanks for this helpful video. The biggest annoyance I encounter with mine is the flat lighting result--just not enough contrast (my cheap LG Android is much better in that regard--brighter and more crisp as well visually). I do lots of indoor videos and use the low-lit setting. But I've seen your other videos as well, and perhaps "auto" or "garage" setting would be best--they appeared the lightest with the most natural contrast. Sometimes I will use a bit of extra lighting to compensate, but the results still appear flat to my eyes and not enough contrast. It's very frustrating, because the audio is wonderful and rich, but I wish the visual was crisper and brighter. Any suggestions for me? Best wishes.
Hi. Suddenly the camera started recording only a few seconds and then shut down. After that it gave the error message and didn't register anymore
Hey just a question, do these problems also occur on Q2n 4k as well? Just want to know before purchasing one. Thanks!
Do you know if itsd possible to use it im a computer as webcam without the batteries? only with usb
Great video. I was planning on using one of these to record a podcast/vodcast. Do you know what type of monitor I should get in order to frame the shots? (I take it there is no wi-fi app so you can see what you are filming from in front of the camera?
In the manual, they suggest you format the card with their device. Maybe that will help.
Thanks for your video. Im going to ask them for the lens hood. I encouter another problem. When you give a recording another name than ZOOM.....mov. It won' t show up in the camera anymore. It will show up on a computer but if you want to show a video using HDMI and a tvset it looks like that is impossible with renamed files. It looks like that fact that the camera only can read one kind of file-extension.
use recharageable batteries ....bring 4 and when the first set is done change the batteries and charge the first pair ....
Thank you for this! I imagined it would be hard to video with the screen being on the opposite side. Is it a matter of running back and forth looking at the screen to make sure the subject is recorded properly in the video?
The video was very helpful. Especially the external battery fix! The problem that I'm having is the video not converting and playing on the computer. The audio is fine but no video. Do you any suggestions for that?
Thanks so much Shane for the information. I am just wondering if you can record drums using the camera audio and have the phone audio (eg, song you are playing to), record to the zoom Q2n via the jack input? The manual doesn't answer whether it can do this. Looking for a way to review my song practice without having to record audio separately and then sync to video. Peace and thanks again. Gracie
Thanks for watching and for the support! I’m pretty sure when you plug into the jack input it overrides the mic and records that source only. Zoom has a couple more camera that will do what you want. Look at the Q8. It has the mic pair and 2 separate inputs.
Good review and information. Thank you for sharing this info.
Why does your face look too bright, blown out. Does the camera normally do this or do you have lights shining on your face..?
My SD card is an exact match listed for this camera,
See below: But after 10 minutes or so it flashes the slow speed prompt and quits recording.
What can I do?
(1086)
SanDisk 64GB Ultra UHS-I microSDXC Memory Card (Class 10)
B&H # SAUMSD64GB MFR # SDSQUNC-064G-AN6IA
KEY FEATURES
SDXC Data Storage Capacity
Class 10 Speed
Max. Read Speed: 100 MB/s
Ultra High Speed Class 1
Have you tried micing your drums and connecting the mixer's main output to the Q2n's input jack?
Hi I gave used Q2n on 2 previous occasions at gigs no problems this last time I tried to record but it kept coming up with:. error ! How can I fix this ?
Excellent advice, thank you!
Can you suggest a monitor to go with the Q2n4K?
I like the giant rainbow.
It's like a fringe benefit, right?
SHANE, CAN YOU TELL ME WHICH CODEC YOU USED FOR AUDIO, WINDOW'S MEDIA PLAYER 8.1 WILL NOT OPEN THE AUDIO, VIDEO IS FINE, LOOKS GREAT BUT NO SOUND......THE ONLY WAY I CAN GET AUDIO IS TO LOAD QUICK TIME, BUT IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING THAT WILL ON WINDOWS 8.1 COULD YOU LET ME KNOW....THANKS
Thanks for the video! So, when I synced up my Q2n with the "Video Capture Device" on OBS, my camera on my my Q2n for some reason is not working, as it is just showing the "Q2n" label with blackscree on my webcam. Do you know how to get the camera to work properly after syncing? Your camera was obviously working in this tutorial after syncing, but mine is not working with OBS. Any guidance helps. Thanks!
Possibly thanks to you, the q2n-4K has the lens hood included. So thank you! Fuck yeah!
Hey, nice video! I took your advice and bought a cheap power bank, but I can't figure out how to make it work. It's still eating up batteries, I only got an hour and five minutes with the power bank connected. What am I doing wrong?
Also using webcam feature and using Mac to save footage. Do you know if that effects quality compared ?