depth of field — n. Optics a zone in which objects are in sharp focus [the larger the aperture, the shallower the depth of field] … English World dictionary
depth of field — depth′ of field′ n. opt pht the range of distances along the axis of an optical instrument, usu. a camera lens, through which an object produces a relatively distinct image. Also called depth′ of fo′cus • Etymology: 1910–15 … From formal English to slang
Depth of field — The area within the depth of field appears sharp, while the areas in front of and beyond the depth of field appear blurry … Wikipedia
depth of field — the range of distances of the object in front of a camera lens or other image forming device measured along the axis of the device throughout which the image has acceptable sharpness * * * Optics, Photog. the range of distances along the axis of… … Useful english dictionary
depth of field — the depth of composition of a shot, i.e., where there are several planes (vertical spaces in a frame): 1) a foreground 2) a middle ground, and 3) a background; depth of field specifically refers to the area, range of distance, or field… … Glossary of cinematic terms
Depth of Field — F/A/V The amount of space within lens view which will maintain acceptable focus at given settings (i.e. camera speed, film speed, lens aperture). (Cinematography) HD Depth of field is a term which refers to the areas of a picture both in front… … Audio and video glossary
depth of field — ryškumo gylis statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. depth of field; depth of focus; focal depth vok. Fokustiefe, f; Schärfentiefe, f; Tiefenschärfe, f rus. глубина резкости, f pranc. netteté en profondeur, f; profondeur de champ, f;… … Fizikos terminų žodynas
depth of field — The distance range between the nearest and farthest objects that appear in acceptably sharp focus in a photograph. Depth of field depends on the lens opening, the focal length of the lens, and the distance from the lens to the subject … Forensic science glossary
Depth-of-field adapter — A depth of field adapter (often shortened to DOF adapter) is used to achieve shallow depth of field on a video camera whose fixed lens or interchangeable lens selection is limited or economically prohibitive at providing such effect. A DOF… … Wikipedia
depth of field — Optics, Photog. the range of distances along the axis of an optical instrument, usually a camera lens, through which an object will produce a relatively distinct image. Also called depth of focus. [1910 15] * * * … Universalium