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depth of field

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depth of field
n
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Photography) the range of distance in front of and behind an object focused by an optical instrument, such as a camera or microscope, within which other objects will also appear clear and sharply defined in the resulting image Compare depth of focus


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Optical microscopes normally have a shallow depth of field, so only a thin slice of tissue is in focus at any time.
This microscope provides exceptionally bright illumination and outstanding depth of field for otolaryngology and was designed with particular emphasis on multidisciplinary surgery centers.
According to the company's research, customers are looking for lighter magnets that have a greater depth of field, reaching farther into the pile to move more with each lift.
 
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