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LENS FORMAT
For LENS FORMAT we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are CCTV and Electronic Cinematography.
LENS FORMAT (CCTV) 
The approximate size of a lens projected image. In most cases the lens will project a image slightly greater than the designated image size to insure the pickup device is completely covered. It is recommended that camera and lenses are the same format size. A lens a larger format size can be used on a smaller format camera, however a smaller format lens should never be used with a larger format camera.
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LENS FORMAT (Electronic Cinematography)
In describing the lens necessary to image on any sensing device, or a solid-state aperture, use common film formats. This will include the following: (a) Hasselblad ( 2 1/4 by 2 1/4 inch square ), (b) 35mm Still ( Nikon style ), (c) 35mm Motion Picture ( Such as PL and/or Panavision mount lenses )
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