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Although 1080p video has become fairly standard among Flip-style video devices, few of them have focused adequate attention on audio quality.
Zoom has tackled this issue with a dual microphone design that captures high-quality (24-bit/96kHz) stereo sound. The device also allows users to set audio levels and mic gains for highly precise HD audio. And a built-in HDMI port enables the device to be easily connected to home theaters for media playback.
There are, however, two downsides. Like other cameras in this class, the Zoom Q3HD, somewhat ironically, lacks an optical zoom, so it will only be effective at shooting nearby objects.