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Record 1 1998-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photography
DEF

A lens for focusing on an object that is very close to the camera.

CONT

[One approach to taking close-ups] is the use of special lenses called macro lenses. Such lenses have two advantages: 1) They are optically corrected for close distances, to produce sharper images than regular lenses, which are optically corrected for greater distances. 2) Some are manufactured with built-in lens extension focusing, so that they focus up to magnifications of 0.5 x or 1.0 x without the need for accessory extension devices.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photographie
DEF

Objectif permettant la prise de vue d'objets très petits, situés à faible distance.

Spanish

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