Camcorder for wide angle shots ? at DVinfo.net

Ron Chau · November 16th, 2009, 07:15 AM

Just started shooting with a DSLR. I have several consumer level HD camcorders that shoot very nice video with everything in focus.

Was going to buy a wide angle lens for my 7D, but since wide angle typically is a deep depth of field, can I get away using one of my camcorders ? Idea is to mix 1920x1080 30p footage from camcorder with footage from the DSLR.

Marcus Marchesseault · November 16th, 2009, 07:23 PM

Use whatever tool is appropriate for the job. You can also get a deep depth of field by stopping down a lens to something like f11 but it is probably cheaper and easier to use one of your other camcorders.

November 16th, 2009, 07:15 AM	#1
Ron Chau Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: ny, ny Posts: 204	Camcorder for wide angle shots ? Just started shooting with a DSLR. I have several consumer level HD camcorders that shoot very nice video with everything in focus. Was going to buy a wide angle lens for my 7D, but since wide angle typically is a deep depth of field, can I get away using one of my camcorders ? Idea is to mix 1920x1080 30p footage from camcorder with footage from the DSLR. __________________ https://www.ronchauphoto.com/ Last edited by Ron Chau; November 16th, 2009 at 04:07 PM.

November 16th, 2009, 07:23 PM	#2
Marcus Marchesseault Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,961	Use whatever tool is appropriate for the job. You can also get a deep depth of field by stopping down a lens to something like f11 but it is probably cheaper and easier to use one of your other camcorders.