Does this camera have a wide angle view? Need to see up to 3 people without them having to squish together.
758968
YES IT DOES. I was surprised to see that considering the price. I talk to my wife in Vietnam from the West Coast of the US and her video is about 4-5x better than using the 1.2mp camera on her laptop. Also, the mic picks up very clearly. I'm ordering two more...both for my home use. great product for the price!
758969
No not really, unless you sat about 5 feet away, maybe. It is just a small camera, really good qaulity, and good mic. Sorry hope it helps.
987395
I say yes, but a qualified yes. I have used it to shoot 1-3 people. It is a fixed focal length lens, 85mm only, so it cannot zoom. This means that the camera placement has to be at a certain distance that may preclude shooting a large family. For a larger group, I would recommend using a zoom lens. I have used a 24-70mm and a 18-200mm with success. This is my opinion. Others may differ.
244684
I don't know, so far I only get feedback when I bring the monitor close to one of the cameras. The view is pretty wide though, could you not just pull back the camera to a far corner so you have a picture of the whole room? The sound would pick up the whole room, and then you can control the camera left to right up to down if you needed to change the picture. Sorry, that doesn't really help your original question.
1441647
I wouldn't see why not. The wide angle does what it says, it just gives a little more of an angle in all directions allowing you to capture a larger field of view. Make no mistake, it's not a significant larger field of view, but it is nice. This equipment is solid quality stuff. Get it, you can't go wrong.
2246647
It is a wide angle and has great vision up to about 100 Ft and good night vision when back lighting is available. I have (4) of these cameras and for the cost, they work very well.
1357919
The widest angle on the camera I believe is 23mm. Which isn't that bad, and with the price around $200, this camera is well worth it. I bought when it first came out around $300. I still don't regret buying it. If your really looking for a nice "smart" camera, then this is the one. If you want a more professional camera, go with a Sony Hx-300 ($400) or a Sony Hx-200 ($300). Hope I help! Any more questions, just ask :)
1355078
I believe you can. One reason I liked this camera was because it had so many options. You can find the manual online and check out specs. It is a great little camera but does not have wide screen. I also do not like that the view finder is on top. It makes it hard to see what you are filming if you have on high tripod. I recently bought the new zoom Q. 4 and was impressed with the sound and camera lens. The wide angle made it nice to get whole stage. I have some video examples of both on you tube I can send link.
479546
Yes, the viewing angle is awesome. I mounted the unit replacing a door bell unit, replacing the door bell in the exact location with the Camera, it work perfect, and angle of view is great.......
1020249
Do they make any outdoor cameras with a wider field of view? My current camera has a 45 degree FOV and its waay too narrow to monitor my backyard. I am thinking that 90 degree would be good, but wider would help cover the whole yard with two or less camera.
94102
The view angle is great. What I realized after using the camera, if my wife or myself is shopping in a parking lot, if we're in the car with the foot on the brake we can see any one coming up behind us. It's also a good SECURITY CAMERA.
1782045
no panning on it! I use two cameras on one monitor (can take up to 4): one is close up (about 1.5 feet away) the other is about 4 feet away. I just scan between the two cameras. Camera view is very clear even in dim light.
2043508
No, not by any means I've found. It's the best wide angle I've found. I love it.
1565971
It is primarily a wide angle lens but will take pictures of groups of people. Its strength would be in taking a larger groups of people in a confined space. Would also set up so that people at each end are not right at the frame border in picture but in the middle 3/4 of the picture to avoid edge distortion. A minimal concern. Great lens.
13502
No it does not. Someone looking from above will be able to view what is on screen. It only works if viewing from the side.
599724
It's just a regular camera with no view finder which I find VERY annoying and no wide angle lens. Its NOT an artistic camera like a Canon Rebel. I'm sorry I bought it.
1866839
no it isn't a wide angle camcorder you have to buy a lens for it if you want that, as you have to buy a remote control if you want one.
588110
Yes! We have three cameras, and it shows the temp for each camera which is nice. Sometimes, it's warm at the ceiling, but not so much at waist level. (We have had heat and air issues while in a rental. -we are building our forever home!) :o) we are very happy with the monitor although we didn't heed a few warnings to not run volume full blast. We are on our second screen unit (still using it with two if the cameras we had before thus the three monitors.) I get nervous about things, and this monitor has been great--even with baby on second floor away from us!)