wide-angle

adjective

wide-an·gle ˈwīd-ˈaŋ-gəl

: having or covering an angle of view wider than the ordinary

—used especially of lenses of shorter than normal focal length

: having, involving the use of, or relating to a wide-angle lens

a wide-angle shot

Examples of wide-angle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The video quality is a standard 720p, as opposed to pricier drones that shoot in 1080p, but the views from the 120-degree wide-angle camera are still breathtaking. —

Patrice J. Williams, Parents, 12 July 2024 Rear cameras on the Z Fold 6 are largely the same as before with identical 50-megapixel wide-angle and 10-megapixel 3X telephoto options, but the 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor is said to have better low-light performance. —

Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 10 July 2024 Enlarge / Note the wide-angle view from the rear camera. —

Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 30 June 2024 The Oilers pushed their lead to 3-0 five minutes into the second period on a Zach Hyman power-play goal and Connor McDavid wide-angle shot at full strength. —

Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for wide-angle

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