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DIM CONTROL [4 records]

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Record 1 2005-11-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photography
CONT

The automatic flash unit built into a digital camera uses a permanent electronic tube that emits a short, intense burst of light. This reusable light source is combined with a sophisticated light measuring and exposure control system. These built-in flash units let you take photos when available light is dim or non-existent. They also allow you to fill in dark shadows on sunny days.

CONT

Most compact cameras and some SLR cameras have a small built in flash unit. This enables you to take simple snapshots in poor light.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photographie
DEF

Flash faisant partie intégrante de l'appareil photographique.

OBS

Ce système élimine les pieds-sabots, les câbles d e synchronisation, etc.

OBS

Pluriel : des flashs ou des flashes.

OBS

flashs (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004).

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
  • Helicopters (Military)
OBS

dim control switch : term officially approved by the Aeronautical Terminology Standardization Committee(ATSC)-Helicopters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
  • Hélicoptères (Militaire)
OBS

commande d'intensité lumineuse : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Hélicoptères.

Spanish

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Record 3 2004-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
OBS

commande d'intensité lumineuse; commande de mise en veilleuse : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

Spanish

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Record 4 1985-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

The indicator light autobright control system uses photo cells, on the pilots center panel, to monitor the light level in the cockpit. When the light level falls below a preset value, the system will automatically override the Indicator Light Selector, if in the DIM position, and provide maximum brightness for the indicator lights.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
OBS

Terme uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes.

Spanish

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