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Re:Using a "proper" camera as a webcam by aaronharnly on Tuesday May 17, 2022 @03:03PM (#31415044)
OP here was referring to webcams with narrow FOVs
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Re:Using a "proper" camera as a webcam by randerson on Tuesday May 17, 2022 @04:18PM (#31415795)
My bad, I read this as "narrow DOF", in which case a low f-stop helps.. Will leave the recommendation for anyone who wants a nice background blur. But perhaps go for a 50mm f1.8 if you want a narrower FOV.
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