One setup for two key metrics!

DXOMARK’s COMPASS is a multiple measurement setup composed of a camera holder set on a 6-axis alignment stage and an automated rotation arm that places a collimator at the desired angle. You can place several kinds of light sources and collimators on the COMPASS arm, depending on the required measurement.

Flare intensity

The Flare Bench is a measurement setup that can generate sun-like flare images in a lab setup. The compact, automated, and easy to move table-top setup incorporates a bright light source, close in apparent size and color temperature to the sun. Analyzer measures flare attenuation and intensity by processing RAW images taken on the device being tested.

With a motorized rotation capacity of the source from -90° to +90° and a manual rotation capacity of the camera from 0° to 360° on two axes, you can measure flare from all possible angles with a precision up to 2 arcmin.

Standard: IEEE-P2020, ISO

Sources available:

  • Visible >10klux (Flare_Source_001)
  • NIR 940nm >40W/m² (Flare_IR94_001)
  • NIR 850nm >20W/m² (Flare_IR85_001)

Examples of measurements

Flare intensity map depending on light source position

Resolution/MTF at infinity in the whole field of view 

A versatile piece of equipment, the collimator is designed to be compatible with a wide range of cameras and lenses.​ Equipped with our collimator, the COMPASS bench can be used to measure MTF at infinity.

With a motorized rotation capacity of the source from -90° to +90° and a manual rotation capacity of the camera from 0° to 360° on two axes, this add-on allows you to perform measurements over the entire field of view, with a precision up to 2 arcmin.

Collimators available:

  • MTF collimator f50 mm (COL50_001)
  • MTF collimator f100 mm (COL100_001)

Examples of measurements

Acutance in the field with transitions