depth of field

In an imaging system, the distance in object space over which the system delivers an acceptably sharp image. In an instrument such as a camera the available depth of field depths on both the quality of lens employed and on the aperture stop. The greater the aperture (the lower the f-number), the shorter the depth of field, and vice versa.

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