Is there an action camera-sized HD camera with narrow FOV and minimal distortion? (rectilinear)

[cinnamontography]

Does anyone know of any compact cameras that come with a lens that has minimal distortion and a narrower field view lens (as compared to most action cameras)? The only option I've seen is to buy a $130-$230 lens like this and tear a GoPro apart to install it. Tearing it apart isn't really an issue for me but when you add it up you're looking at $630 for a GoPro Hero Silver. Isn't there a small action camera-sized camera with something closer to being a rectilinear lens (minimal distortion)?

 

[efoo]

GoPro allows you to choose narrow, intermediate or wide angle of view.

 

[Dashmellow]

The Mobius action cam with its standard "A" lens has a nominal HFOV of approximately 86º in 1080p @30fps. It can be further narrowed to approximately 75º by choosing the "narrow" setting in the GUI. Using the 720p setting @60fps the FOV is approximately 46º. See this link for some examples.

 

[Sunny]

GoPro HERO3 silver is for $180.

http://deals.ebay.com/5002177386_GoPro_HERO3__Silver_Edition_Camera_Manufacturer_Refurbished_

 

[Dashmellow]

GoPro HERO3 silver is for $180.

http://deals.ebay.com/5002177386_GoPro_HERO3__Silver_Edition_Camera_Manufacturer_Refurbished_

While that's certainly a better deal on the camera it would still leave the OP needing to tear down the GoPro and replace the stock lens at additional expense. That's why he's asking if anyone knows of "any compact cameras that come with a lens that has minimal distortion and a narrower field view".

 

[Sunny]

While that's certainly a better deal on the camera it would still leave the OP needing to tear down the GoPro and replace the stock lens at additional expense. That's why he's asking if anyone knows of "any compact cameras that come with a lens that has minimal distortion and a narrower field view".

He says he has no problem tearing down the GoPro but the cost was a concern.
This deal brings that cost down. $180 + $130-$230=$310-$410, much less than $630.

Tearing it apart isn't really an issue for me but when you add it up you're looking at $630 for a GoPro Hero Silver.

 

[Dashmellow]

He says he has no problem tearing down the GoPro but the cost was a concern.
This deal brings that cost down. $180 + $130-$230=$310-$410, much less than $630.

Sure, but he's made it clear that he's concerned about the cost, so he asks, "Isn't there a small action camera-sized camera with something closer to being a rectilinear lens"........Mobius - 69 bucks delivered and ready to go direct from the manufacturer and developer.

My point being that the OP isn't asking where he can find a cheaper GoPro.

 

[Sunny]

Sure, but he's made it clear that he's concerned about the cost, so he asks, "Isn't there a small action camera-sized camera with something closer to being a rectilinear lens"........Mobius 69 bucks ready to go direct from the manufacturer and developer.

My point being that the OP isn't asking where he can find a cheaper GoPro.

You didn't get the point but that's okay.
We gave info and options for the OP.

 

[Dashmellow]

You didn't get the point but that's okay.
We gave info and options for the OP.

I try to stick with answering people's actual questions, which in this case is even the title of the thread.