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m021478:
Anyone have any idea why my brand new DCS-932L Dlink webcam appears excessively out of focus?

Here is a screenshot:


Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated... Thanks!

JavaLawyer:
From my experience, the DCS-932L maintains focus for objects up to approximately 6 feet from the camera, while more distant objects are blurry. The DCS-932L has a fixed focal point or sweet spot where objects are in focus. Objects either too close or too far will appear blurry.

The DCS-932L has a fixed lens with a fixed focal point, unlike more expensive cameras with a manual or auto focus setting. IMHO - the lack of an adjustable lens is likely one of the key factors keeping the DCS-932L at a low price point.

mrsr71:
Go into the camera settings and adjust the resolution and image quality to the highest settings. It worked for me (DCS-930L)  ;D

JavaLawyer:

--- Quote from: mrsr71 on May 12, 2011, 07:35:08 AM ---Go into the camera settings and adjust the resolution and image quality to the highest settings. It worked for me (DCS-930L)  ;D

--- End quote ---

Focus and resolution are two independent factors.  Maximizing the resolution and image quality settings increases the level of detail for near and distant objects (improving clarity), but doesn't improve focus.

mrsr71:

--- Quote from: JavaLawyer on May 12, 2011, 07:42:07 AM ---Focus and resolution are two independent factors.  Maximizing the resolution and image quality settings increases the level of detail for near and distant objects (improving clarity), but doesn't improve focus.

--- End quote ---

Clarity = focus in my mind. It made a world of difference. I was going to send the camera back but now is very acceptable for the price I paid. As a matter of fact, I just ordered the DCS-932L  ;D

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