Chromatic aberration has been the bane of every photographer at one time or another, with magical moments you thought you captured ruined by an unsightly halo of colour. But what exactly causes this phenomenon?
In the latest of our photography cheat sheet series of free infographics, we’ve put together this easy guide for understanding chromatic aberration. Simply drag and drop this free chromatic aberration definition and illustrated guide on to your desktop and keep it for a handy reference!
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Posted on Friday, April 6th, 2012 at 12:00 pm under Photography Tips.
Tags: camera distortion, camera tips, chromatic aberration, DSLR tips, photography cheat sheet
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