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Question

Digital Video Recorder 1080P with GREAT Audio

May 3, 2012 3:58AM PDT

Looking for a small-ish handheld digital video recorder which shoots true 1080p HD video AND records loud live music without distortion. Something like a Zoom Q3HD except with legit 1080HD video recording would be perfect.

So far, seem to only find one or the other (great video, lousy audio or great audio, not real HD video).

Any help is greatly appreciated!

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Never found one.
May 3, 2012 3:59AM PDT

I continue to carry an audio recorder.

Hope you find something but I would not count on it.
Bob

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Q3HD
May 3, 2012 6:53AM PDT

What makes you say the Samson doesn't shoot legit HD video? It specifies 1080p @ 30fps, so it is real HD.

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Whoops
May 3, 2012 10:30PM PDT

My mistake, I meant to say "True HD with optical zoom as opposed to digital zoom"

Thanks

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Digital Video Recorder 1080P
May 7, 2012 5:21AM PDT

iVo TCD746320 Series4 Premiere DVR at a super low price. It is of best quality and easy to use, great picture, great stability, great sound, great picture taking stability. I will recommend this.

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Camcorder
May 7, 2012 7:20AM PDT

The OP was asking for a pocket camcorder, not a DVR.