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What is Autofocus and field of view?

Autofocus keeps you sharp when you lean; FoV (65–90°) sets how much of the room shows.

Short answer

Fixed-focus budget cams blur if you move closer than arm's length.

Autofocus and field of view when buying a webcam

Autofocus keeps you sharp when you lean; FoV (65–90°) sets how much of the room shows.

Why it matters: A 65–78° view frames one person well; 90°+ suits groups but shows your whole room.

Look for: Fixed-focus budget cams blur if you move closer than arm's length.

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