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Imaging FundamentalsWorking Distance and Minimum Object Distance
Working distance and minimum object distance in machine vision: how they differ, how to measure them, and how they drive lens and focal-l...
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Imaging FundamentalsImage Sensor Selection for Machine Vision
Select a machine vision image sensor: resolution, sensor format and size, global vs rolling shutter, and how to pair the sensor with the ...
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Imaging FundamentalsHow to Choose Focal Length for Machine Vision
Choose machine vision focal length: the EFL formula, sensor size and working distance inputs, and step-by-step lens selection with worked...
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Imaging FundamentalsMachine Vision Field of View
Calculate machine vision field of view from focal length and sensor size, understand angle of view, and avoid the common FOV pitfalls. Wi...
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Imaging FundamentalsDepth of Field in Machine Vision
Depth of field for machine vision: the four DOF drivers, circle of confusion from pixel pitch, hyperfocal distance, diffraction limits, a...
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Imaging FundamentalsWhat Is F-Number in Machine Vision?
F-number explained for machine vision: how aperture sets exposure, depth of field, and the diffraction limit, plus how to choose F/# for ...
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Imaging FundamentalsCMOS Sensor Size Chart and Format Guide
The sensor format size and pixel size of digital camera impacts many performance attributes of camera. The format type of a digital camer...
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Imaging FundamentalsHow to Clean a Camera Lens
Ever wondered about the best practices to clean a lens or image sensor? Our optical engineering experts have put together this article to...
