When it comes to choosing the correct industrial camera or smart camera for your machine vision and imaging needs, understanding camera and optic specifications are crucial. Perry West, President, Automated Vision Systems, Inc., will explain these specifications while also discussing factors such as resolution, frame rate, pixel count, field of view, as well as provide an overview of the types of cameras that are currently available. Additionally, he will explain how these specifications impact system performance for producing images that can be analyzed by machine vision software. Furthermore, West will discuss how choosing the correct lens for your camera can affect system performance.