[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Camera
chromatic aberration
Colour fringing that appears at high-contrast edges in a photo.
Also known as:
CA aberration
purple fringing
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
Chromatic aberration is colour fringing along high-contrast edges, caused by a lens focusing different wavelengths at slightly different points. Software corrects much of it.
See lens.
Where chromatic aberration Matters
Smartphones
Frequently Asked Questions
What is chromatic aberration?
Colour fringing that appears at high-contrast edges in a photo.
What terms are related to chromatic aberration?
Related Camera terms include focus, lens flare.