Barrel distortion
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'''Barrel distortion''' is the opposite of [[pincushion distortion]], it is a radial image distortion | '''Barrel distortion''' is the opposite of [[pincushion distortion]], it is a radial image distortion | ||
introduced by the lens itself. | introduced by the lens itself. | ||
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| + | It is a common [[Lens distortion]] that can be corrected by the [[lens correction model]] of panotools. | ||
[[Image:Barrel-distortion.jpg|frame|none|A photograph showing exaggerated barrel distortion]] | [[Image:Barrel-distortion.jpg|frame|none|A photograph showing exaggerated barrel distortion]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:07, 18 November 2007
Barrel distortion is the opposite of pincushion distortion, it is a radial image distortion
introduced by the lens itself.
It is a common Lens distortion that can be corrected by the lens correction model of panotools.
A photograph showing exaggerated barrel distortion
