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Here is an easy way to figure out a lens’ field of view (FOV) on your camera: FOV = 2 * arctan (0.5 * s/f) * 57.3.
—Michael E. Bakich, Discover Magazine, 24 Feb. 2024
His reasons include relative weight, freedom of movement, field of view, and input options.
—David Meyer, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2024
On the other hand, lower magnification allows for a wider field of view.
—Amanda Oliver, Field & Stream, 21 Mar. 2024
The curved lens means swimmers have a wide field of view and feel more confident swimming underwater.
—Ambrosia V. Brody, Parents, 14 Mar. 2024
Its stars can be glimpsed in a telescope’s same field of view as small, diffuse patches of light northwest of Dubhe in the Big Dipper.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
The top-notch floodlight camera is great for monitoring large areas thanks to its 360-degree field of view, which can pan and tilt for added flexibility.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 27 Feb. 2024
The company has prepared 25 different light seals — a cushion that prevents light from seeping into the wearer’s field of view — in addition to two straps.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024
The field of view could be wider, and there should be more unique interactions with other Apple devices.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2024
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First Known Use
1763, in the meaning defined above
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“Field of view.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/field%20of%20view. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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