Saturday, August 30, 2014

DIGITAL LENS SHIFT FOR PERSPECTIVE DISTORTION CORRECTION


Every once in a while we come across a new accessory and software from other manufacturers that can greatly enhance the versatility of Leica equipment.  One such accessory if the  newly announced LensTRUE System by JOBO.  It promises an alternative to adjustable cameras and offers technically perfect images without distortion and vignetting.

Leica S2 with attached Jobo Lens TRUE

Unlike the equalization or erection perspectively distorted image with the use of mechanical shifts or conventional image editing software the LensTRUE system solves the problem by combining hardware and software. The system consists of an electronic inclinometer, the LensTRUE meter for measuring and storing the angular position of the camera while shooting, and special software with RAW converter to eliminate perspective distortion. 


The prerequisite for the use of LensTRUE is a sensor resolution of eight megapixels. However, the higher the sensor resolution, the more the camera can be angled. The limit of the automatic correction with LensTrue is 35 degrees. In practice, the inclinometer is mounted on a tripod and connected to the camera. The inclinometer records the data of the camera position in every shot. The LensTRUE Software writes the information gained in the metadata of the image file and uses it for the perspective correction. The image information is automatically corrected, however, the correction by LensTRUE leads to a change of the image format. The LensTRUE system is priced at almost 1000 euros and will be presented by Jobo at Photokina.


Link: www.jobo.com/

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4 comments:

  1. This is really a great idea. It will make architectural photography a lot easier. I wonder if it will work vertically also?

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    1. Yes it will. The JOBO website shows horizontal as well as vertical image examples. They also state that the unit can be hand held as well.

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  2. Will this attachment be available for other Leicas also?

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    1. I don't know for which Leicas it will be available. The picture in the article was just a mock-up, to show what it would look like on the Leica S. The first camera it will be available for is Canon with others to follow, according to JOBO.

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