What causes distortion in action cameras?

- When shooting with a camera like the GoPro…or Quadcopter, you're gonna tend…to have a pretty wide field of view.…In many cases, this is a benefit.…These small cameras can capture a lot of action,…and that works quite well.…Rather than just seeing straight ahead,…it captures a wide angle,…and this really lets you bring the action in.…Of course, it can lead to unwanted distortion,…and when you take a look at the images after the fact,…you might wanna massage them a bit.…Remember, inside the cameras themselves are menu controls,…and depending upon the format that you're shooting,…you'll typically find up to three fields of view…that can be adjusted.…

It's up to you to decide which one you shoot with,…and of course, be sure to keep track of those settings.…Once you hit the post-production stage,…you could then correct that lens distortion.…This can be done for both stills and footage,…and remember, this is how the cameras were designed.…Some folks like the wide angle look.…It's part of the style that's developed…