depth of field: Meaning and Definition of

depth' of field'

Pronunciation: [key]
— Optics, Photog. Optics,Photog.
  1. 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
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