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Record 1 2003-09-02

English

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

[The amplification of] the electrical signal created by the [camcorder] image-forming chip.

CONT

At very low light levels, the chip may not receive enough information to form an adequate image, even with the lens aperture wide open. In this situation, the electronic gain circuitry amplifies the electrical image signal strengthen it and thereby improve the picture.

French

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

Amplification du signal électrique généré par le circuit de formation des images d'un caméscope.

Spanish

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