![]() I tested the Zoom Q2N 4K for both vlog footage and for recording my bass, comparing the results with the Zoom Q8 and the Canon EOS M50, which is my main camera these days for video and photography. Would the H2N 4K be up to the task? Results as a video camera With a built-in set of stereo microphones and 4K resolution, this camera seemed to have great potential to check all the boxes.Īfter all, musicians need a USB mic, a good webcam, and the ability to get high-quality footage of themselves. My hope was that this device would be a great “Swiss Army Knife” solution for teachers, performers, and students. That helps keep the cost and complexity of the device down, but it makes filming yourself as little more challenging. Unlike the Q8, this is not a touch screen device. Once you transfer that footage to your computer, it’ll look great, particularly when shot in 4K. At 1 1/2 inch by 1 inch, the screen is truly tiny, and the image I’m seeing on the screen looks pretty low resolution.įear not, however. While everything works well on the Q2N 4K, the entire device fells a little lower budget than the Q8 or the H6 audio recorder, my other two Zoom devices. Getting a 128 GB micro SD bumped my 4K filming time up to over three hours. This makes total sense given the small form factor, though it did send me scrambling to order a new card when I realized that I could only fit a few minutes of footage on my old 4GB Nintendo Switch card. The camera records to micro SD, and there’s no card included with the device (there wasn’t with mine, at least). Auto gain (leave this off if you want to have your true sound reflected).Scene: auto, outdoor, sunset, night, concert light, jazz club, dance club, monochrome, sepia, film, x-process, flat.Field of view: 5 settings, from 150 degree wide angle to telephoto (digital zoom).There are also physical buttons for selecting: Not a design problem, just me not understanding the difference between green and red, I guess. Simple, right? It’s hilarious how many times I thought I was recording when I was filming the video for this review, though. If the light’s green, you’re not recording. ![]() You’ll know if you’re recording or not by looking at the front of the device. On the bottom row, there’s a power/play button, a record button, and an exit/settings button. ![]() Coming in at 3 1/2 inches tall and three inches wide, it’s about half the height of my iPhone. This camera is so… cute! I knew that it was going to be small, but I was still surprised by its tiny size. I was skeptical as to how much, if any, of an improvement there was in the quality of the video footage from the Q2N 4K. Despite having a ton of great features and good build quality, the video quality on the Q8 was pretty rough.Īt $399, the Q8 is almost twice the price of the Q2N 4K. I purchased the Zoom Q8 Handy Video Recorder in early 2019, and I felt like I got a little burned by that device. ![]() I was a little cautious about this a new offering, though. With a wide angle lens, built-in high quality microphones, and the ability to function both as a standalone video camera and a webcam, the Q2N seems like a steal at around $220. I’ve used a bunch of Zoom products over the years and have always been impressed with the build quality and usability. Recently, I’ve been hearing good things about the new Zoom Q2N 4K. Ever since the pandemic hit, I’ve been researching various devices to find affordable gear recommendations for music teachers and students. ![]()
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