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REVOLVING BACK [2 records]

Record 1 1980-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photography
OBS

A camera back that can be revolved so that either a vertical or horizontal picture may be obtained without moving the camera; usually found in the heavier cameras, such as press or view cameras. Some backs are designed to permit exposures with the back in any position through 360 degrees.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photographie
OBS

Dos de boîtier pouvant être tourné de sorte qu'une image verticale ou horizontale puisse être obtenue sans bouger l'appareil.

Spanish

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Record 2 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photography
OBS

--feature of some plate cameras which permits the plate holder to be rotated in its plane.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photographie

Spanish

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