The values for Field of View (FOV), sometimes sloppily referred to as "lens view" or better, "angle of view", come up frequently enough at the forums that I thought a list might be helpful for quick reference.

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Importantly, all of our breadboards and optical tables can be matched with our VIBRAPLANE pneumatic vibration isolation supports, whether as an integrated workstation, matched with a set of our 1206 Series isolators, or placed on top of our 505 Series isolation mounts. Our 5704 with its SPILLPRUF layer and honeycomb core is a very high-performance breadboard, but when stiffness, flatness, or damping are top priorities, our Optical Tables provide unmatched performance, durability, and value.Â

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Mark Brickley (mbrickley) on November 9, 2024 in A Visit to the Falkland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula

Kinetic Systems’ breadboards and optical tables are crafted for precision and versatility. Each product is designed with specific applications in mind, ensuring that every scientific endeavor is supported by the appropriate platform. We encourage you to visit our newly updated product pages for breadboards and optical tables, which showcase the breadth of our offerings and invite you to find the perfect fit for your research needs.

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This diversity in design propels each platform into different areas of utility. The superior vibration damping of optical tables makes them indispensable for groundbreaking research. In contrast, the 5700 Series breadboards, with their ease of setup and adaptability, extend their utility to applications where a balance of stability and portability is key. The C-Series offers a cost-effective option with customizable finishes, perfect for many demanding applications where mounting holes are not needed.Â

Choosing the right optical infrastructure—be it a breadboard or an optical table—is crucial for achieving precise scientific results. This article delves into the expanded technical differences between these two platforms, revealing their distinct features and versatile applications in scientific settings.

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Rigidity and flatness is where the divergence truly begins. While our breadboards are designed primarily for convenience and value, our optical tables are inherently more rigid due to their thickness, and they are manufactured to a more stringent flatness specification. In addition, our 5200 and 5300 series optical tables feature enhanced damping that is a critical requirement for many high-precision applications. Breadboards, because they are thinner, are not as rigid as optical tables.

While our optical tables provide the ultimate performance in a scientific work surface in terms of rigidity, flatness, and damping, our breadboards and high-mass tabletops also include significant damping features. The 5700-series and C-series both feature broadband damping due to our proprietary epoxy formulation; additionally all of our standard C-series breadboards include a 2-layer core to improve damping performance. Meanwhile, our high-mass S-Series tabletops are bonded with a damping layer of 16-gage stainless steel on the underside for maximum damping plus the unmatched durability.Â

Customization is another arena where Kinetic Systems stands out. Our optical tables and breadboards can be made in any size up to 4’x8’ (breadboards) or 5’x20’ (optical tables), and in virtually any shape. In addition, our optical tables can be fitted with high-precision splice plates allowing almost unlimited extension in both width and length. Our optical tables can be matched with either active-air, passive-air, or rigid supports; and with optional leg braces and casters for added stability and mobility. We also offer shelving, enclosures, and many other commonly specified accessories for our optical tables. Our breadboards and high-mass tabletops, meanwhile, can be integrated with one of our workstations, which feature a wide number of configuration options and accessories such as shelving, enclosures, monitor and keyboard supports, faraday cages, and protective enclosures. with various accessories and add-ons, allowing for a tailored setup to meet the demands of complex experiments and high-precision instrumentation.

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Please note, this is a table of rectilinear values, i.e. values for rectilinear lenses; fisheye field of view is a different beast.

Heinz Augustin (richmondguy) on November 20, 2024 in A Visit to the Falkland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula

Panorama made of 12 vertical shots stitched together Nikon D70 with 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor @ 12mm, f/7.1, 1/60s With hand-held SB-800 on SC-29 cable, TTL|BL flash setting

For a 55mm lens on a APS-C/DX sensor format body, the field of view would thus be 24.0 degrees horizontally, 16.1 degrees vertically and 28.7 degrees diagonally.

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At first glance, optical breadboards and tables may seem like similar staging grounds for experimentation. Yet a closer examination of their structure and material composition tells a unique story. Kinetic Systems offers a variety of breadboards tailored to diverse needs, including:Â

How to use the table: Hopefully the table is quite self-explanatory, but let's say you are looking for the Field-of-view of a 50mm lens mounted on an FX body. In the column "Lens Focal Length", go down to the row marked "50mm" and then over to the green area marked "35mm & FX format (1)". The FOV for a 50mm lens would be 39.6 degrees horizontally and 27.0 degrees vertically. Diagonally, the FOV is 46.8 degrees.