wide-angle
adjective
wide-an·gle
ˈwīd-ˈaŋ-gəl 
1
: having or covering an angle of view wider than the ordinary
—used especially of lenses of shorter than normal focal length
2
: having, involving the use of, or relating to a wide-angle lens
a wide-angle shot
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Both can shoot 10-bit 4K video at 60 frames per second (fps) (or 120 fps for slow-motion playback), with the larger wide-angle sensor also offering an impressive 14 stops of dynamic range and highly impressive low-light capabilities.
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Sam Kieldsen, Wired News, 27 June 2025
An expert writing for National Geographic recommended a regular camera with a wide-angle lens and an aperture or F-stop of four or lower, while other settings like ISO and shutter speed will likely need to be adjusted depending on the aurora’s strength.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Photography experts told National Geographic a wide-angle lens and an aperture or F-stop of four or lower are recommended, though other settings like ISO and shutter speed will likely need to be adjusted depending on the strength of the aurora borealis.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The Bird Buddy cam catches clearer details, smoother motion, and uses a social media-friendly portrait orientation and a wide-angle lens to catch clear views of feeding birds.
—PC Magazine, 12 June 2025
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Sam Kieldsen, Wired News, 27 June 2025
An expert writing for National Geographic recommended a regular camera with a wide-angle lens and an aperture or F-stop of four or lower, while other settings like ISO and shutter speed will likely need to be adjusted depending on the aurora’s strength.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Photography experts told National Geographic a wide-angle lens and an aperture or F-stop of four or lower are recommended, though other settings like ISO and shutter speed will likely need to be adjusted depending on the strength of the aurora borealis.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The Bird Buddy cam catches clearer details, smoother motion, and uses a social media-friendly portrait orientation and a wide-angle lens to catch clear views of feeding birds.
—PC Magazine, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for wide-angle
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“Wide-angle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide-angle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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