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Record 1 2003-12-16

English

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

A tube which can be fitted between the lens and the camera to obtain the extra separation between lens and film required for close-up photography [while maintaining automatic focusing].

OBS

Usually supplied in sets of three tubes.

French

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

Bague, généralement en jeu de trois, que l'on intercale entre le boîtier et l'objectif d'un appareil-photo afin de permettre la photographie rapprochée tout en conservant la mise au point automatique.

Spanish

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