Instruction manual

Marlin Technical ManualV.2.7.0

Description of the data path

Sharpness

All Marlin color models are equipped with a two-step sharpness control, apply-

ing a discreet horizontal high pass in the green channel as shown in the next

three line profiles.

Color interpolation and correction

The color sensors capture the color information via so called primary color (R-G-

B) filters placed over the individual pixels in a BAYER mosaic layout. An effec-

tive Bayer  RGB color interpolation already takes place in all Marlin color ver-

sion cameras. Before converting to the YUV format, color correction is done after

BAYER demosaicing.

Color processing can be bypassed by using the so called RAW image transfer.

RAW mode is primarily used to

• save bandwidths on the IEEE 1394 bus

• achieve higher frame rates

• use different BAYER demosaicing algorithms on the PC

RAW-mode is accessible via Color_Mode Mono8, RAW8 and via Format_7

Mode_1.

Figure 59: Sharpness: left: 0, middle: 1, right: 2

Note

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Configuration

To configure this feature in feature control register: See Table

93: Feature control register on page 189.