Field of view
Field of View
Field of view (pronounced: /fiːld ɒv vjuː/), often abbreviated as FOV, is a term used in optics, photography, and anatomy to describe the extent of the observable environment at any given moment.
Etymology
The term "field of view" originates from the English words "field" and "view". "Field" in this context refers to an area or open space, while "view" refers to the act of seeing or inspecting something.
Definition
In optics and photography, the field of view is the extent of the observable world that is seen at any given moment by the human eye or a camera lens. In anatomy, particularly in relation to the human eye, the field of view is the total area that can be seen while the eye is focused on a central point.
Related Terms
- Peripheral Vision: The part of our field of view that occurs outside the very center of our gaze.
- Binocular Vision: The field of view created by the overlapping of the two fields from each eye.
- Visual Field: The entire area that can be seen when the eye is directed forward, including peripheral vision.
- Angle of View: The angle through which a lens or optical device can capture light.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Field of view
- Wikipedia's article - Field of view
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