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Measuring Image Quality

Measuring Image Quality

3-Bar Contrast

Overview
OpticStudio™ software includes a reticle with the USAF-1951 layout. The 3-bar targets on this layout are often used to evaluate how well a lens can resolve fine detail. Since "fine" is an ambiguous word, we specify the target size in lines+spaces per mm. Since "resolve" is also ambiguous, we specify resolution in percent contrast.

Making the actual measurement

  • Drag a selection rectangle around the target

  • Contrast is automatically computed and displayed

Further information


The PixelScope Help file may be downloaded or viewed online.