Term - "Ideal" format

"Ideal" format

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"Ideal" format

Film format in the proportion of 4 to 3, e.g. 6 x 4.5cm. This ratio is considered the ideal shape by some manufacturers and many photographers for both vertical and horizontal composition. Used on some medium format cameras

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