How To Fix Lens Distortion

[dandaluzphotography]

Hey Guys,

I have noticed that in some of shots, objects like buildings on the left side of the frame are bent slightly inward. Someone mentioned in another one of my posts that this can be easily fixed in CS5. Has anyone done this? Does it make a big difference?

Thanks,
Danny

 

[480sparky]

Hey Guys,

I have noticed that in some of shots, objects like buildings on the left side of the frame are bent slightly inward. Someone mentioned in another one of my posts that this can be easily fixed in CS5. Has anyone done this? Does it make a big difference?

Thanks,
Danny

You mean like from this:

to this:?

 

[tyler_h]

Do you have ACR (Adobe Camera Raw) with CS5 as well? I think it's easier to do at that point. On of the tabs on the right give you access to correct the lens distortion manually or using a profile generated for your lens.

How dramatic the effect is will depend on the lens and subject. If you have buildings it could have a more distinct effect. You might like to try some test shots first so you don't run into problems with distortion correction ruining your framing.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

Simple fix in Lightroom and Adobe Elements as well, adjust the sliders.

They will auto fix for a specific lens, or you can manually adjust for distortion.

 

[dandaluzphotography]

Hey Guys,

I have noticed that in some of shots, objects like buildings on the left side of the frame are bent slightly inward. Someone mentioned in another one of my posts that this can be easily fixed in CS5. Has anyone done this? Does it make a big difference?

Thanks,
Danny

You mean like from this:

to this:?

Exactly like that!

Where are those sliders?

Danny

 

[Big Mike]

Have you tried the 'help' in your software?

 

[tyler_h]

You aren't talking about distortion then, rather perspective correct.

 

[480sparky]

Exactly like that!

Where are those sliders?

Danny

I dunno. I use GIMP. I just click on the Perspective tool and grab the corners of the pix and move them until things look straight.

 

[dandaluzphotography]

Have you tried the 'help' in your software?

I want the easy way out, Mike.

Actually, I'm at work and I thought of the question so I couldn't wait until I got home.

 

[table1349]

Let me google that for you

 

[Village Idiot]

RTFM

 

[2WheelPhoto]

RTFM

 

[dandaluzphotography]

Let me google that for you

That was cool. And no, it wasn't hard if you know what you searching for.

Thanks!

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

Its called keystoning, and you would use the Lens Correction feature under the filters menu in CS5 to adjust the perspective. It may be a good habit to leave some extra room around your shots of buildings since when you adjust this perspective you ultimately are forced to crop. I have had a few shots where it was either leave the distortion or ruin the composition.

 

[dandaluzphotography]

Its called keystoning, and you would use the Lens Correction feature under the filters menu in CS5 to adjust the perspective. It may be a good habit to leave some extra room around your shots of buildings since when you adjust this perspective you ultimately are forced to crop. I have had a few shots where it was either leave the distortion or ruin the composition.

I just did this and it's ridiculously easy. Thanks again! It fixed the problem perfectly.

Danny