Adjusting Focus on the Logitech C270 (Ciclop Scanner)

October 06, 2015

The Logitech C270 is a low budget and easy to use HD web camera. The camera has a fixed focal length which is great for fixed-camera systems such as a 3D scanner. For best results, you should adjust the focus of your Logitech camera.

Left: Blurry, out of focus. Right: After adjustment it is clear and sharp — *A minor adjustment makes a huge difference in the clarity of items on the scanning platform*

The example image above highlights the difference between an out-of-focus and in-focus image. Note that the pattern created by OpenCV is crystal clear in both images, but the actual object is very blurry. The out-of-focus image may not trick the OpenCV tracking but it can definitely cause some concerns with a laser scanner!

Adjusting the focus is easy:

Remove the first face plate
Unscrew the three screws holding in the second face plate
Locate the camera and turn the lens adjustment
Position the camera in the scanner's camera holder to check focus
Repeat making small adjustments and checking the scanner's image
Reassemble!

We've created a quick video to help you through the process of disassembling and adjusting the camera.

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