Camera for use in the shop

[Wuffles]

A Go Pro is ok but it is a very wide angle. I have a Hero 4 and that does have some less wide options but still pretty wide. I also have a Panasonic Lumix camera that is a compact digital camera designed for active people (so not sure why I own it!) it is water proof and the quality of the images are stunning. I'm very fussy about image quality and can tell you which lens I've used on my SLR just from the image and the Panasonic really is brilliant.

I have one of those, used it on a bunch of water slides back in the 00s. Shame it sits on a shelf now, as you're right, really decent quality HD videos and images can be had from that bad boy.

 

[charley1968]

I'd go with a cheap digital compact, tripod and zip-loc bags.
I'd never ever expose my lenses/DSLR repeatedly to that kind of environment.
You control the lightning in your shop, so you don't need 'fast' lenses.
Why would you buy a camera that's made for action shots? The stock ain't gonna jump at you, i believe..
You want to publish on the internet, so you're using JPEG- files? What kind of sensor resolution do you really need? Nowadays almost any point and shoot will satisfy your needs for resolution.
Good luck!

 

[DiscoStu]

I agree with you about the speed and resolution. I do think a "reasonable" lens makes a difference ie a camera lens rather than a phone. A cheap compact makes sense to me, but I'd go for a waterproof model as that solves the dust issue. A zip lock back will produce a poor image.

 

[charley1968]

Stu: you're meant to cut a hole in the ziploc-bag and put the lens through the hole. Then you use gaffertape or a rubberband to seal the hole.

 

[anthonyz]

Just picked up a GoPro +3 Silver at Costco for $250. Think it will work good in the shop with the Waterproof housing. It has settings so you can shoot Wide, Medium and Narrow. Playing around with it, I think it will give me lots of Options, and easier to set up than my 7D with array of lenses for Video. This will be my new go to camera for in the shop. With various mounts available you can easily set it up for over head shots without the issue of the weight of the camera like you would with a DLSR. It will stick just about anywhere with the right mounting bracket and for $25 you can get a package of a lot of mounts. I picked up 3 tripod mounts for $5. Also the size will allow for tight places, and you can view everything from your phone or tablet, so setting up shots are easy, especially in tight spaces where your camera might be backed up to a wall and you can't get behind it to view what you are shooting. 

 

[Thebesciak]

instead of pricey GoPro i like my Xiaomi Yi camera,http://www.gearbest.com/action-cameras/pp_153557.html?wid=2

pros:
2k 30fps video looks very good,
Very well priced,
controlled by smartfone over the wifi,
battery last way longer than in any gopro,
it is lighter then gopro,

cons:
waterproof case and memmory card isnt included in the set,