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hyperfocal

Pronunciation: [ˌhaɪpərˈfoʊkəl]

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Context: "photography"

(adjective) relating to a setting on a camera lens that helps take sharp pictures of objects at different distances. If you set the lens to hyperfocal distance, everything from a certain point to the background will be clear.

Example

When I set my camera to hyperfocal distance, all the details in my landscape pictures looked sharp and clear.

Example

I forgot to adjust the hyperfocal setting, so my photo turned out blurry for the background.

Example

Did you remember to use the hyperfocal distance when taking those outdoor pictures?

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