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manual iris [1 record]

Record 1 2003-09-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Video Technology
DEF

[A] camcorder setting that allows ... to adjust the amount of light reaching the image-forming sensor.

OBS

[Manual iris] is useful in compensating for difficult lighting conditions, such as excessive back light.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Vidéotechnique
DEF

Réglage de caméscope permettant l'ajustement de la lumière reçue par le capteur optique.

OBS

L'exposition manuelle aide en particulier à compenser les conditions d'éclairage difficiles, notamment l'excès de lumière noire.

Spanish

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