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anamorphic lens Definition


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anamorphic lens
noun
    1. A device incorporated into a film projector that converts standard 35mm film format into a widescreen image.
    2. cinematog.
      A camera lens that condenses a widescreen image so that it will fit on to a standard 35mm film.
Etymology: 1950s: from anamorphosis.



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