depth of field
noun phrase
: the range of distances of the object in front of an image-forming device (such as a camera lens) measured along the axis of the device throughout which the image has acceptable sharpness
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In the jargon of photographers, they are said to have an infinite depth of field.
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IEEE Spectrum, 1 Mar. 2013
Paintings from this period are distinguished by their flat appearance, with no depth of field or any other realistic depictions, and opaque earth tones.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
This typically results in more contrast, brightness, color finesse/depth, enhanced depth of field and improved handling of subtle details in dark areas, with the ‘aggressiveness’ off the results depending on the output parameters/choices each brand applies to its AI networks.
—John Archer, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Beast makes such cages and adapters, adjusted with distinctive red knobs (there’s such an adjustment knob visible in the photograph), and its latest DOF (depth of field) adapter allows the attachment of full-frame DSLR lenses to smartphones.
—Carlton Reid, WIRED, 19 Sep. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 1 Mar. 2013
Paintings from this period are distinguished by their flat appearance, with no depth of field or any other realistic depictions, and opaque earth tones.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
This typically results in more contrast, brightness, color finesse/depth, enhanced depth of field and improved handling of subtle details in dark areas, with the ‘aggressiveness’ off the results depending on the output parameters/choices each brand applies to its AI networks.
—John Archer, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Beast makes such cages and adapters, adjusted with distinctive red knobs (there’s such an adjustment knob visible in the photograph), and its latest DOF (depth of field) adapter allows the attachment of full-frame DSLR lenses to smartphones.
—Carlton Reid, WIRED, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Depth of field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/depth%20of%20field. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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