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Subject Distance

Compute shooting distance = (width/2) / tan(AoV/2) from angle of view and frame width.

Input Data

Input Angle of view.
°
Input Frame width.
m

Results

0.5m
Distance = (width/2) / tan(AoV/2).

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Formula

Distance = (frame width / 2) / tan(AoV / 2).

How to Use

  1. Enter AoV, frame width.
  2. It returns distance.

Case Studies

39.6°, 0.36m frame → 0.5m

Matches 50mm full-frame AoV.

FAQ

Frame width?

Use the actual width (m) you want in frame.

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References

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