
Chap.2 Lens and Image Sensor Technology
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Lens and Image Sensor Technology
2.1 Lens
The generation of a high quality image is decided by many factors including light source of the environment, lens,
sensor, compression engine, etc. However, for camera itself, a lens is the most fundamental component that
rstlydecidesiftheoutputofthequalityisgoodornot.Inthesecurityindustry,becausetheuseofcameradiffers,
especiallyxedtypewithC/CSmount,systeminstallersthemselveshavetoselectandpurchasealensttingtheir
specicneeds.
2.1.1 Focal Length
Focal length is the distance between the sensor and secondary principal point of the lens.
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Theshorterthefocallength,thewidereldofviewitoffersandhigherlevelofdistortionitmaycause.Incontrast,
thelongerthefocallength,thesmallerviewingangleandeldofobjectithas.
Focal Length
Focal Point/
Image Sensor
Forward Principal Point
Backward Principal Point
Figure 2.1 Focal length
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