Which Standard Angle of View Cam small like GoPro?

will-3 wrote on 5/4/2016, 7:02 AM
Can anyone suggest a small cam like the GoPro but with a "Standard" field of view as opposed to a wide angle lens.

Two of these will be used in a very small studio that is used for conducting interviews. One will be permanently mounted to focus on the guest and the other on the host.

This video will be edited then put on the net.

Budget is an issue and we have considered using the SJCAM ($70) or similar low cost GoPro like cams but the all have wide angle lens and we don't think is best for video interviews.

Thanks for any suggestions.


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musicvid10 wrote on 5/4/2016, 8:29 AM
You will do better wiith a conventional camcorder.
Interviews require control over focus, exposure, and depth of field, as well as focal length.
wwaag wrote on 5/4/2016, 10:15 AM
You will do better wiith a conventional camcorder.

+1. You do NOT want to use a GoPro. I made that mistake over the holidays using a Hero4 Black just for wide angle shots. If your budget is really tight, consider a couple of entry level Sony Handycams and make sure you have decent lighting. Even the entry levels cameras record to XAVC S with decent bit rates. They also have "face detection" which actually works quite well so that your subjects are kept in focus.

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