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

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For those looking to take photos with regular cameras, wide-angle lenses and high ISO values are recommended for shooting. —

Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 The rear-facing cameras include a 13MP autofocus and a 5MP wide-angle lens with flash. —

PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024 The front module is also home to a camera with a wide-angle Yashica lens and Sony image sensor. —

Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2024 As Crawley told IndieWire, one key advantage of VistaVision was that its wider field of view meant the filmmakers could capture expansive architecture without resorting to distorting wide-angle lenses. —

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