The great news is that barrel lens distortion can be corrected.
But first, it’s essential to understand why it happens.
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What is Barrel Lens Distortion?
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Barrel lens distortion is an effect associated with wide-angle lenses and, in particular, zoom wide-angles.
It almost appears as though the photo image has been wrapped around a curved surface.
It’s a stunning effect when used for the right purpose and with the right punch in of subject.
Many free photo editing programs also include solutions to the problem.
However, these lenses are costly, and only really make sense if you specialize in this field.
There may be times where you don’t want to fix it, so embrace the distortion!
When you’ve got the option to’t avoid it, go with it, and maximize the effect.
The curvature of the lines can be enhanced to create a dynamic look in your photograph.
A similar Lens Correction tool is available inAdobe Lightroom.
Pincushion distortionis the opposite of barrel lens distortion.
To modify the pincushion distortion, use the Lens Correction filter in Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom.
Pincushion distortion occurs most often withtelephoto lenses.
