Zoom Q3HD Handy Video Recorder Shoots 1080p and Has Stereo Mics
to MatchS  While pocket cams video quality has improved
incrementally from "good enough" to really actually pretty damn
good, audio quality has largely been ignored. The new Zoom Q3HD
combines 1080p, 30fps video with stereo mics for the full pocket
cam package.  Zoom is known for their audio recorders, and the
Q3HD is a nicer-looking refresh of their Q3 pocket cam. It
shoots 1080p video in 30fps or 720p in 30fps or 60fps, has an
HDMI port, and runs on two AA batteries.  But what sets it apart
are its built-in stereo condenser mics, capturing 24-bit/96kHz
audio that can hold up even if you're at a concert hoisting the
thing above a mosh pit. Audio meters let you check your levels
while you're recording, and gain can be switched between high
and low settings or left on auto. The Q3HD will be available
this fall for $299. [Zoom]