What does depth of field describe?

The range of distance that appears sharp.

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  1. The width of the camera body
  2. The number of photos on a card
  3. The range of distance that appears sharp ✔

Why: Depth of field is how much of the scene, from near to far, stays in focus.

Huh, didn't know that: Depth of field is how much of the scene, from near to far, stays in focus.

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Depth of field keeps its distance but stays sharp.
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Answer: The range of distance that appears sharp. Depth of field is how much of the scene, from near to far, stays in focus.

  1. Scouting America: Photography www.scouting.org/merit-badges/photography
    Depth of field
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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