Examples of f-stop in a Sentence
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In this case, the smaller the f-stop, the better.
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New Atlas,
25 Jan. 2026
All camera lenses lose some detail at very narrow f-stops, a result of optical diffraction.
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PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
Silent control appeals to videographers who may need to change the f-stop when recording.
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PCMAG,
12 Mar. 2025
What sets it apart is the smartphone companion app, which gives you the option to use features like Tripod Mode, Manual Mode, or setting a custom f-stop in Aperture Priority Mode.
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Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
3 Dec. 2024
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New Atlas,
25 Jan. 2026
All camera lenses lose some detail at very narrow f-stops, a result of optical diffraction.
—
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
Silent control appeals to videographers who may need to change the f-stop when recording.
—
PCMAG,
12 Mar. 2025
What sets it apart is the smartphone companion app, which gives you the option to use features like Tripod Mode, Manual Mode, or setting a custom f-stop in Aperture Priority Mode.
—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
3 Dec. 2024
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“F-stop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/f-stop. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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