Telecentric and hypercentric optics are very different from our eyes or normal camera lenses. They have “negative” perspective or no perspective, respectively, leading to very unusual images. In this video I show how to use a common fresnel lens in the creation of your own telecentric optical system.
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Good practical discussion of telecentric optics: https://ift.tt/2SiKAZT
https://ift.tt/2KJREu9Idea to use macro tubes for telecentric conversion of normal lenses came from here: https://ift.tt/3d9XiCf
In-depth info on telecentric lenses: https://ift.tt/3aRHsu5
Commercial hypercentric and telecentric lens maker: https://lw4u.com/
Paper on making telecentric lenses with fresnel front elements: https://ift.tt/3bPwczZ
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