field of view

noun phrase

Examples of field of view in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Although this is comparable to many commercial AR systems, the scientists note future research could improve this field of view—for instance, by using a material that is better at bending light than the glass currently used in the metasurface. IEEE Spectrum, 8 May 2024 In addition to its ergonomic design, the headset features a wide 120-degree field of view and 5K clarity. Lauren Wellbank, Parents, 8 May 2024 The phone also has a 13MP f/2.2 ultra-wide shooter with a 120-degree field of view on the rear and a 13MP f/2.2 selfie camera like the Pixel 7a, though its field of view is slightly wider at 96.5 degrees versus 95 degrees. Iyaz Akhtar, PCMAG, 7 May 2024 But those drones cost more than this one, and with narrower fields of view: they weren’t made to let you first-person-swoop through the air. Sean Hollister, The Verge, 11 Apr. 2024 The iPhone 15 Pro’s camera system includes: A primary 48-MP camera A secondary 12-MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom A tertiary 12-MP ultra-wide-angle camera with a 120-degree field of view There is one crucial spec to consider when choosing between small and big iPhone 15 Pro models. Florence Ion / Gizmodo, Quartz, 9 Mar. 2024 An ultrawide with an f/1.8 aperture and a 122-degree field of view completes this versatile camera. Julian Chokkattu Simon Hill, WIRED, 26 Feb. 2024 Shortly before 8 o’clock as the sun was getting low, the tiny white beauty appeared in my scope field of view. Taylor Piephoff, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 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

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Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of field of view was in 1763

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“Field of view.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/field%20of%20view. Accessed 13 May. 2024.

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