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Old 07-18-2008, 08:58 AM   #10
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As for FOV, yes the eye is a prime...a wide-angle at that. In fact the two eyes as a pair are an extreme wide-angle. However, the brain is capable of selectively cropping the scene so that we can see things from a tele perspective.

Stevebrot....what you say makes total sense. Would this selective cropping that you speak about be in effect during high speeds when tunnel vision comes into effect (i.e. 1/4 mile racers, etc.)? I'm aware of the phenomenon, but not sure why it occurs.

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