Full-frame

Full-frame describes a digital camera sensor that is the same size as a frame of 35mm film, about 36 x 24mm. Full-frame sensors are used in many DSLR and mirrorless cameras.

A full-frame sensor has a crop factor of 1, so a lens gives the same field of view as it did on a 35mm film camera. Compared with smaller sensors, full-frame sensors usually give better low-light performance and allow shallower depth of field.


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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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