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Zoom Q3 vs Kodak z8i

Dec 2, 2010 12:31AM PST

Hi guys. recently i've been torn between the zoom q3 and the kodak z8i. My budget is about 250 dollars, and i've found bundles for both products on amazon. I will primarily be using this to record live conerts. I know the zoom has superior audio and the z8i has the superior video. My main question is, is there an external mic that i can purchase for the kodak that will have comparable sound to the zoom without breaking the bank? If its worth it, i can stretch my budget a bit. I've looked around online but i can't seem to find many reviews of external mics. Thanks for any suggestions.

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