Aperture
Aperture noun - A place in a surface allowing passage into or through a thing.
Usage example: you can adjust the aperture on this camera's lens by pushing this button
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- Determined by focal length and iris aperture.note Basically, the smaller the aperture, the deeper the depth of field; pinhole cameras can often produce a razor-sharp picture at the expense of longer, darker exposures.
Source: Depth of Field
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