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Passive focus sensor.

K Engelhardt, K Knop

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    |November 2, 2010
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    A new focus-sensor module for large-format cameras measures defocus anywhere in the image field. This advanced autofocus system uses a split imaging aperture for precise focus detection, improving photographic accuracy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Photographic Technology

    Background:

    • Autofocus systems in large-format cameras traditionally have fixed measurement positions.
    • Accurate defocus measurement across the entire image field is crucial for high-quality photography.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a novel focus-sensor module for large-format cameras.
    • To enable defocus measurement at any location within the image field.

    Main Methods:

    • The focus sensor utilizes passive triangulation via a split imaging aperture.
    • The imaging aperture is subdivided into multiple fields to address unknown defocus locations.

    Main Results:

    • The developed focus sensor allows defocus measurement at any point of interest in the image field.
    • At f/5.6, the sensor achieves a maximum defocus resolution of approximately 0.1mm at the image side.
    • Effective operation is demonstrated at illuminance levels of ≥0.01 lx in the recording plane.

    Conclusions:

    • The new focus-sensor module offers enhanced flexibility and precision for large-format camera autofocus.
    • This technology compensates for variable defocus measurement locations, outperforming fixed-position commercial modules.