Zoom – the Japanese company famous for their portable audio recorders – just announced an upgrade to the Q2n audio-video recorder: the Q2n-4K. This device looks like a musician’s best friend, let’s take a look at what improved. Don’t Change A Winning Team The first Zoom Q2n was already a big success for Zoom. The Zoom Q2n-4K keeps the same form factor while adding 4K recording capabilities. This camera is made primarily for musicians and not filmmakers, allowing them to capture their stage performances, rehearsals and even make small music videos in 4K without having to lug kilos of audio and video gear. It could have been an excellent camera for vlogging, but it lacks a flip-out screen. 4K All-In-One Device Let’s dive a little deeper into the technical specifications of the Q2n-4K. The camera features a wide-angle (150 degrees) F2.8 lens, a digital zoom, auto gain control, HDR technology, and automatic exposure adjustment. It records MPEG-4 (MOV) files onto microSD / SDHC / SDHX card and can capture images in 4K up to 30 fps (as well as 720 and 1080p). You’ll have the choice between five different FOV options if you want to make your shot wider or tighter. Also, the camera offers 12 predefined scenes to help novice users to better adapt to different lighting. Thanks to two microphones configured in X/Y (120 degrees) that overhang the lens, you’ll be able to capture stereo sound. The microphones are pretty robust as they can handle loudness up to 120 SPL dB. If you...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 19 November, 2018