What focal length or field of view is considered 'wide-angle' for shop filming?
Documented on the New Wide angle camera testing in miscellaneous build
Published May 27, 2026
Wide-angle for shop and automotive work typically means a focal length that yields roughly 90–130 degrees field of view (around 10–24mm equivalent on APS-C / 16–35mm on full-frame).
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Wide-angle for shop and automotive work typically means a focal length that yields roughly 90–130 degrees field of view (around 10–24mm equivalent on APS-C / 16–35mm on full-frame). This lets you capture the car and the surrounding workspace in a single shot.
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