Q8 : Perfect device if you know what you want

I am using Zoom Q8 already some month and I have used it for recording dialogues from distance of 3-4 meters, but also lectures from 10+ meters. I am always using a shotgun mic SGH6 (optional, sold separately) and I am very satisfied with the part of the recording that is most important in my context - sound. Gain is adjustable, there is possibility to monitor sound input, also use low pass and some other filters. Very good option is also a possibility to add different exteranl mics and adjust them separately.

Sony cams what I was using earlier Sony HDR PJ810 gave perfect video quality but sound was always poor. Here are some issues with video, but no messing with sound.

Cons:

Video zoom is adjustable in 5 steps,

If you want really good video quality, you have to use at least 1080/30 24 Mbps then have large memory card really well (max capacity accepted by cam is 128GB)

If you record backlit profile 1080/30 16Mbps then sometimes half your nose or lips will disappear:)

Since lens are really wide, then even with smallest zoom level there is remarkable distortion at edges

But if you need good sound quality, and you are not so demanding about video, then Zoom Q8 is the best choice!