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| Fig 1: 5310 and 5310W |
Ltl Acorn first introduced cameras with a wide angle lens option early in 2014 and there are now several models with this option which are identified by the letter W in the model number.
I was an instant convert because much of what I use these cameras for is wildlife close up with a need to see as far to the sides as possible in enclosed woodland settings.
Depending on the type of use you intend there are some basics that need consideration such as the size of the subject and its distance from the camera.
With the wide angle lens the closest focus is down to about 30cm where with the standard lens it is about a metre. Subjects will also be smaller in the frame at a given distance compared to the standard lens.
I created the composite image in figure 2 to provide an easy reference to determine which lens is best for your
requirements. Hopefully you'll find all the information you need to make a decision.
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| Fig 2: Standard and wide angle lens comparison chart |
