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condenser enlarger [1 record]

Record 1 2010-09-27

English

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

An [enlarger using an] optical system for spreading light uniformly over the negative [which] employs saucer-shaped "condenser" lenses between lamp and negative ...

CONT

For considerable enlargement from very small negatives, it is advisable to use a condenser enlarger, for collimated light favors sharpness of image, especially with short-focus lenses.

French

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

Agrandisseur [de] grand format [...] utilisant l'association lampe tungstène et condensateur.

CONT

À chaque type d'agrandisseur correspond un type de lumière. Par exemple, pour un agrandisseur à lumière dirigée, on devra utiliser une lampe claire [...] À l'aide de deux condensateurs, de l'objectif et de l'ampoule, on arrive à former un système (ou une formule) optique qui [...] donne des images d'une précision extrême.

Spanish

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