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relative aperture [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photography
  • Optics
  • Optical Instruments
DEF

The ratio of the focal length of a lens to the diameter of the effective aperture - the so called f number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photographie
  • Optique
  • Instruments d'optique
DEF

Diamètre utile d'un objectif ou d'une lentille par lequel passe la lumière.

OBS

On le calcule en déterminant le rapport entre le diamètre du diaphragme et la longueur focale de l'objectif.

Spanish

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