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back focus

American  

noun

Photography.
  1. the distance between the back surface of a lens and the focal plane when the lens is focused at infinity.


Etymology

Origin of back focus

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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"It was a time where I really needed to step back, focus on being present," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2022

I suggest you step back, focus on your own life and in future encourage your father to do likewise.

From The Guardian • Dec. 23, 2018

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