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Perfect lens for vlogging with NX1000!

Started Jan 24, 2020 | Discussions thread
foot Veteran Member • Posts: 4,805
Re: Perfect lens for vlogging with NX1000!
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markyboy81 wrote:

As well as the options already suggested, the 16-50pz isn't a bad choice. The autofocus is good and it's quieter than the other options.

The 16-50pz (kit lens, not the expensive 2.8 version) is a very nice lens, and could do the job, provided it's not too narrow a field of view for you.

You probably will want to check and see if the audio out of the camera is 'good enough' for you. There are plenty of external audio mic choices, widely discussed over the internet.

I don't know what you're expectations are. I have the more-capable NX500 I've used for personal vlogging, social event, and recording exercise routines. I have the pancakes but prefer the 16-50pz since at 16mm it's much wider than the pancakes, and f3.5 is plenty fast.

For recording exercise routines I use the 12/2 both f-stop and focus set so everything is in focus. I found the audio of the N500 good enough that I dodn't bother with external mic (I have the Samson G Track Pro which is nice but not portable)

Lately for convenience for personal vlogging at my desk I've switched to using a Logitech c270 webCam connected to a raspberry pi. I find both the audio and video quality 'good enough' for my personal use. I recently bought the c270 for $18 on amazon I think best buy has a similar deal. No doubt there are better more capable webCams, but this is good enough for me plus I think the audio might be better than some others.

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