> "Brian" <bcl
...@es.co.nz> wrote in message news:
> 1983995764349229252.826713bclark-es.co
...@free.teranews.com:
>> I recently brought a Sony video camera to replace my 10 year old DV tape
>> camera.
>> One feature I'm very pleased with is the 3.8mm wide angle lens on the new
>> video camera (26.3mm when converted to 35mm still camera lens).
>> This is great for capturing more in the video. I can zoom out from a
>> performer and capture some of the audience watching him from behind their
>> heads. I can include people standing near by in the shot without them being
>> aware that they are being video recorded as the camera is not pointed
>> directly at them. I recorded a performer outside and noticed a girl near by
>> recording the performer on her mobile phone so I was able to include her in
>> the shot for added interest. It's good to be able to stand close to
>> something I'm recording not not have back away to get everything in the
>> shot. There is very little distortion when getting close to an object while
>> using wide angle setting.
>> Wide angle is also useful in helping the camera stay steady when moving
>> with the camera recording. Having an optical stabiliser in the camera also
>> helps.
>> --
>> Regards Brian
> Been a wide-angle "fiend" forever - for the reasons you gave above!;-)
> --DR
