Nicholas James

Nicholas James is a product line engineer at Edmund Optics (Barrington, NJ). For more information, call (800) 363-1992 x 6855, e-mail njames@edmundoptics.com or visit www.edmundoptics.com.
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Vision & Sensors - Lenses

Imaging Lenses Explained

Understand what you can expect to achieve from your imaging lens.
Nicholas James
September 11, 2013
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Last time we discussed resolution, working distance, depth of field and field of view, and this time we will be diving into distortion, relative illumination and telecentricity.
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Vision & Sensors - V&S 101

Imaging Lens

Consider these key specifications when specifying a lens for an imaging system.
Nicholas James
May 8, 2013
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Specifying a lens for an imaging system can seem like a complex task, so the key is breaking the selection down into manageable pieces.


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