ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Angle of view

Imagine you are looking through a window or a pair of glasses. The area that you can see through that window or glasses is called your "angle of view."

Now, let's say you have a camera. The camera also has an angle of view. If you want to take a picture of a big group of people or a wide landscape, you will need a camera that has a wider angle of view. This is like having a bigger window or glasses that allow you to see more.

On the other hand, if you want to take a picture of something far away, like a bird in a tree, you will need a camera that has a narrower angle of view. This is like looking through a small hole or binoculars that zoom in on a specific area.

So, the angle of view is basically how much you can see through a camera or a lens. It's important to understand the angle of view so you can choose the right camera or lens for the type of picture you want to take.