Term - Covering power

Covering power

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Covering power

The image area that a lens covers that will produce good even exposure and sharpness. This should exceed the film format area to ensure theres no fall off at the edges. Also the covereing power needs to be large if a camera with lens movements is used. Maximum area of image of usable quality, which a lens will produce.

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