FIELD OF VIEW & DEPTH OF FIELD CALCULATOR
FrameScope 1.0
The CamWise Field of View and Depth of Field Calculator helps you visualize how lens choice, aperture, and subject distance affect framing and focus range across different camera formats. By entering a focal length, f-stop, and subject distance, you’ll see your field of view angles, hyperfocal distance, and near/far focus limits—just like you’d experience on set.
Tip: Use this tool to plan lens kits for different sensor sizes, anticipate depth of field before a shoot, or explain focal length and aperture relationships to clients and crew members.
FOV/DOF Calculator
Camera and lens
Results
Framing preview
Once you enter your settings and click Calculate, the gray dashed box will show full frame coverage,
and the darker box will show your selected sensor at the same focal length
Depth of field
After calculation, the shaded region shows acceptable sharpness. Blue marks your focus distance, and
the purple dashed line shows the hyperfocal point when applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Because the sensor acts like the “window” through which your lens projects an image. A smaller sensor crops the image circle, narrowing the field of view and effectively magnifying the scene. This is why a 35 mm lens on Super 35 looks tighter than on full frame—it’s the same lens, but the smaller sensor captures less of the image area.
Hyperfocal distance is the point of focus where everything from half that distance to infinity appears acceptably sharp. Total depth of field, on the other hand, depends on your focus distance—how much of the scene appears sharp in front of and behind your subject. Shooting at smaller apertures (like f/11) or with shorter lenses increases that range.
Enter your camera format and subject distance, then test different focal lengths and apertures to see how framing and depth change. The tool helps you plan coverage between lenses, decide if a prime or zoom fits your needs, and avoid focus surprises when switching formats. It’s especially useful for matching framing between Super 35 and full frame cameras or for pre-visualizing bokeh and background separation.