Aberration

Updated: 05/06/2024 by Computer Hope
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With digital photography, an aberration is an unwanted defect or imperfection in an image. Aberrations are generally caused by a defect or a foreign object on the lens. Examples include a spec of dust, dirt, or another foreign materials. In the image, an aberration is displayed in the red box. This aberration was caused by a tiny crumb on the lens of the camera.

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An aberration may also be known as an anomaly.

Camera terms, Digital camera, Distortion