Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fisheye

Noun
/ˈfɪʃ.aɪ/
Definition
A fisheye is a type of wide-angle lens that captures images with a characteristic spherical distortion.
Examples
  • The photographer used a fisheye lens to capture the entire scene at the concert.
  • In his latest artwork, he incorporated images taken with a fisheye to create unique reflections of the city.
  • The fisheye view of the landscape made it look surreal and captivating.
Meaning
It refers to a specific design of camera lens that allows for an extremely wide field of view, often resulting in images that appear distorted around the edges.
Synonyms
  • wide-angle lens
  • ultra-wide lens
  • distortion lens