Focal plane

The plane or surface upon which the image is focused when the photograph is taken by a camera. The photo spots of the CCD or CMOS image sensor are positioned in this plane of the image sensor.


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Martin Kaninsky

Martin is the creator of About Photography Blog. With over 15 years of experience as a practicing photographer, Martin’s approach focuses on photography as an art form, emphasizing the stories behind the images rather than concentrating on gear.

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