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CAPTEUR LUMIERE [2 records]

Record 1 2017-05-11

English

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

A device or organ that can detect, focus and transmit light, namely under the shape of an image.

OBS

The eye retina, camera photoelectric receptors or a telescope's built-in mirror can all be considered as light collectors.

French

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

Dispositif ou organe ayant la propriété de détecter, de concentrer et de retransmettre la lumière notamment sous la forme d'une image.

OBS

La rétine de l'œil, les cellules photoélectriques d'un appareil-photo et d'une caméra ou le miroir d'un télescope font tous les trois office de capteur de lumière.

Spanish

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Record 2 1992-06-30

English

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

Camcorder

French

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

Caméscope

Spanish

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