Contrast Ratios Options
- 4:1 contrast ratio matches the upcoming new ISO-12233 specs.
- 10:1
and 2:1 contrast ratios Use of both contrast levels improves
ability to analyze non-linear signal processing, which may not affect
the lower contrast 2:1 contrast ratio regions
- 10:1 contrast only improves the completeness of 3D maps of performance across the imaging surface.
Paper Type - Semi-gloss or Matte Options
- Matte
paper can be easier to light because it has less specular
reflection than the semi-gloss paper. The MTF is slightly less
than semi-gloss paper and does not have as deep dark tones on the
stepchart.
- Semi-gloss
paper has slightly higher detail than matte, has deeper black
tones on the stepchart, and is recommended for most applications except
for wide-angle lenses.
Square Grid Dimensions Options
- 5x9
grid dimension is recommended for for typical DSLR formats with
aspect ratios of 3:2 and typical HDTV formats with aspect ratios of
16:9.
- 5x7 grid dimension is recommended for typical compact camera formats with aspect ratios of 4:3.
Ink Jet Chart Resolution
This
chart, and all our ink jet printed charts have an approximate MTF50 of
5 cycles/mm. For a comparison of rflective surfaces, as well as
what this means when choosing your chart, please visit
our Reflective Surface Comparison Blog. Please keep this in mind
when choosing the size of chart. Using a chart that is too small
with a high-resolution sensor can result in the MTF of the chart
degrading the measured MTF of the camera system. In addition, it is
important to use a chart that is large enough to accomodate the minimum
focus distance, as well as the resultion of your sensor.
Paper Size and Active Area Options
Charts
are available in five main sizes with variations depending on the grid
dimensions selected. It is recommended that the medium sized charts be
used to test imaging systems with sensors up to 12 MP, the large charts
be used for testing of sensors above 12 MP and up to approximately 24
MP, and the extra-large charts be used for sensor sizes above 24 MP.
Paper Size (Including Margin)
| |
Square Dimensions |
| 5x9 |
5x7 |
| X-Small |
8.5" × 15" |
8.5" × 10" |
| Small |
14" × 24" |
14" × 20" |
| Medium |
24" × 40" |
24" × 34" |
| Large |
44" × 60" |
44" × 60" |
| X-Large |
44" × 74" |
44" × 64" |
Active Area
The
active area of the chart includes white space above and below the top
and bottom distortion bars. It is slightly larger than the printed
area, which is bounded by the distortion bars on top and bottom. White
space is included in active area because test images of the chart must
include this white space in order to enable automated processing in
SFRplus software.
| |
Square Dimensions |
| 5x9 |
5x7 |
| X-Small |
7.85" × 15" |
6.75" × 10" |
| Small |
12.5" × 24" |
13.5" × 20" |
| Medium |
22" × 39.22" |
22" × 33" |
| Large |
33" × 59" |
40" × 59" |
| X-Large |
42" × 72" |
42" × 59" |
Color Chart Options
Inclusion
of the color chart enables testing of color accuracy. If the color
option is selected, the "focus star" pattern that aides in focusing is
replaced by a 20 patch color chart.
Pre-Distortion Options
Pre-distorted
charts offer the ability to map the outer edges of a wide angle or
fisheye lens using SFRplus. These distortion levels are available
| Level |
Matrix |
| No distortion |
[1 1] |
| Distort |
[0.833 1.123] |
| Distort+ |
[1.167 1.577] |
| Ultradistort |
[1.167 1.982] |
We do not recommend using semi-gloss paper for wide angle lenses or pre-distorted charts
