Blur Circle Definition

blur circle: The image formed by a lens system, on its focal surface, of a point source object. The size of the blur circle will be dictated by the precision of the lens and the state of focus; i.e., the blur can be caused by aberrations, defocusing and manufacturing defects.

See Also: Circle of Confusion

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