Dell Webcam WB3023 Lens Flare in Images with an Angled Light Source
Summary: Clarification about lens flare behaviors in particular angle on the Dell Webcam WB3023.
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Symptoms
Using the Dell Webcam WB3023 you might observe a lens flare in images captured where the light source is angled in a 30°~35° or 35°~40° range. This effect is more noticeable in dark backgrounds.
Cause
The aperture stop of the lens unit is round, making the light incident angle changed in an unexpected way. This causes a lens flare to occur.
Resolution
To avoid the lens flare in the captured images follow up below actions:
- Take a light source 40 cm away from the camera.
- If the light source is coming from the ceiling or sunlight, pan or tilt the camera 5~7 degrees away from the light.
Affected Products
Dell Webcam WB3023Article Properties
Article Number: 000214556
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 16 Sept 2025
Version: 2
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