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DIFFUSION ENLARGER [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photography
DEF

A projection printer that uses diffuse light, not specular light.

CONT

Diffuser enlargers scatter light using an opal sheet. This minimizes negative scratches and grain, and slightly reduces image contrast.

OBS

Distinguish from condenser enlargers and point-source enlargers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photographie
CONT

L'agrandisseur à lumière diffuse répartit la lumière grâce à un élément translucide. Ce système réduit l'effet de grain et les rayures, atténue le contraste de la projection.

Spanish

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