Aperture



An aperture is a lens opening that controls how much light reaches the security camera sensor. Auto iris adjustment controls aperture size, and a series of f-stop numbers dictate how much light passes through the lens. The size of the aperture will also affect the depth of field.

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lens with large and small aperture

See also Auto Iris, Depth of Field, F-stop.

















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