SetColorConverter

Syntax

LONG SetColorConverter (LONG ColorMode, LONG ConvertMode)

Description

Using SetColorConverter, you can select the type of Bayer conversion for color cameras. Software conversion is done on the PC, while hardware conversion (GigE uEye only) is done in the camera. The use of a larger filter mask results in a higher image quality, but increases the computational load. For further information, please refer to the "Camera basics: Color filters" chapter in the uEye Manual.

Hinweis

Hardware conversion is only supported by GigE uEye HE cameras.

Hinweis

Software conversion with the large filter mask should only be used for sensors whose green pixels have the same sensitivity. This applies to the following sensors:

•All uEye CCD sensors

•CMOS sensors of the UI-122x/UI-522x

For all other sensors, we recommend using the standard filter mask.

Achtung

While free run mode is active, you cannot change the color conversion type. To do so, you must first stop the capturing process using StopLiveVideo() or set the camera to trigger mode (see also SetExternalTrigger()).

Parameters

ColorMode	Color mode for which the converter is to be set. For a list of all available color formats and the associated input parameters, see SetColorMode().
ConvertMode	Conversion mode selection
IS_CONV_MODE_SOFTWARE_3x3	Software conversion using the standard filter mask (default)
IS_CONV_MODE_SOFTWARE_5x5	Software conversion using a large filter mask
IS_CONV_MODE_HARDWARE_3x3	Hardware conversion using the standard filter mask (GigE uEye only)

Return values

IS_SUCCESS	Function executed successfully
IS_NO_SUCCESS	General error message
IS_CAPTURE_RUNNING	This function cannot be executed since the camera is currently in live operation
IS_INVALID_PARAMETER	The ConvertMode parameter is invalid or not supported
IS_INVALID_COLOR_FORMAT	The ColorMode parameter is invalid or not supported

Related functions

•SetColorMode()

•GetColorConverter()

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SetColorConverter