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Record 1 2004-05-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Photography
DEF

In a camera a ring of interleaving metal or plastic blades pivoted at their edges so that they can open outwards leaving a central aperture through which the exposing light passes.

OBS

Best situated between the lens elements and as close to the iris diaphragm as possible ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Photographie
CONT

Les obturateurs à secteurs les plus perfectionnés comportent 3 ou 5 lamelles, selon le diamètre de l'objectif.

Spanish

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