A magnetic resonance imaging apparatus includes a first magnetic field coil (30) and a second magnetic field coil (32). A power supply (40, 42) energizes the first magnetic field coil (30) and selectively energizes the second magnetic field coil (32) to selectively generate a first magnetic field defining a first selectable field of view (FOV1) that is elongated in a first direction and a second magnetic field defining a second selectable field of view (FOV2) that is elongated in a second direction different from the first direction.