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LENS FILTER [20 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Optics
- Protection of Life
- Facilities and Instruments (Astronomy)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- solar filter
1, record 1, English, solar%20filter
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Telescopes, binoculars, and cameras need solar filters for two reasons :(1) to protect them from intense sunlight and heat and(2) to ensure that you don’t accidentally look at the Sun through an unfiltered instrument. In every case, the solar filter must be attached to the front of your telescope, binoculars, or camera lens. This ensures that the Sun's light and heat are kept out of the optics. 2, record 1, English, - solar%20filter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Optique
- Sécurité des personnes
- Installations et instruments (Astronomie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- filtre solaire
1, record 1, French, filtre%20solaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le filtre solaire doit toujours être placé à l'entrée de l'instrument, pour atténuer la lumière avant qu'elle y pénètre. Dans le cas des jumelles, les deux objectifs doivent bien sûr être couverts. Il faut également s'assurer que le filtre est bien fixé afin qu'il ne se soulève pas accidentellement lors d'une bourrasque de vent. 2, record 1, French, - filtre%20solaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Electromagnetic Radiation
- Optical Glass
- Optics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- plane of transmission
1, record 2, English, plane%20of%20transmission
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any plane intersecting the lens or filter that contains the axis of propagation of the transmitted radiation and is parallel to the orientation of maximal transmission of the electric vector of the transmitted radiation. 1, record 2, English, - plane%20of%20transmission
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plane of transmission: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 2, English, - plane%20of%20transmission
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Plane of transmission of a polarizing filter, of a polarizing ocular. 3, record 2, English, - plane%20of%20transmission
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
- Verres d'optique
- Optique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- plan de transmission
1, record 2, French, plan%20de%20transmission
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout plan d'intersection avec l'oculaire ou le filtre qui contient l'axe de propagation du rayonnement transmis et qui est parallèle à l'orientation de transmission maximale du vecteur électrique du rayonnement transmis. 1, record 2, French, - plan%20de%20transmission
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plan de transmission : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 2, French, - plan%20de%20transmission
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Plan de transmission d'un filtre polarisant, d'un oculaire polarisant. 3, record 2, French, - plan%20de%20transmission
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Optical Glass
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- relative visual attenuation coefficient for traffic signal light recognition and detection
1, record 3, English, relative%20visual%20attenuation%20coefficient%20for%20traffic%20signal%20light%20recognition%20and%20detection
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- relative visual attenuation quotient for traffic signal light recognition and detection 1, record 3, English, relative%20visual%20attenuation%20quotient%20for%20traffic%20signal%20light%20recognition%20and%20detection
correct, see observation, standardized
- relative visual attenuation coefficient for traffic signal light recognition/detection 1, record 3, English, relative%20visual%20attenuation%20coefficient%20for%20traffic%20signal%20light%20recognition%2Fdetection
correct, see observation
- relative visual attenuation quotient for traffic signal light recognition/detection 1, record 3, English, relative%20visual%20attenuation%20quotient%20for%20traffic%20signal%20light%20recognition%2Fdetection
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The quotient of the luminous transmittance of a filter or tinted ocular for the spectral radiant power distribution of the light emitted by a traffic signal to the luminous transmittance of the same lens for CIE illuminant D65. 1, record 3, English, - relative%20visual%20attenuation%20coefficient%20for%20traffic%20signal%20light%20recognition%20and%20detection
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CIE: This abbreviation in the definition stands for "International Commission on Illumination." 2, record 3, English, - relative%20visual%20attenuation%20coefficient%20for%20traffic%20signal%20light%20recognition%20and%20detection
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Q: In the ISO 4007 standard, this symbol is italicized. 3, record 3, English, - relative%20visual%20attenuation%20coefficient%20for%20traffic%20signal%20light%20recognition%20and%20detection
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
relative visual attenuation coefficient for traffic signal light recognition/detection; relative visual attenuation quotient for traffic signal light recognition/detection: In the ISO 4007 standard, one also sees these variants combined in the expression "relative visual attenuation coefficient (quotient) for traffic signal light recognition/detection," but this combined form does not appear as standardized. 3, record 3, English, - relative%20visual%20attenuation%20coefficient%20for%20traffic%20signal%20light%20recognition%20and%20detection
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
relative visual attenuation coefficient for traffic signal light recognition and detection; relative visual attenuation quotient for traffic signal light recognition and detection; Q: In the ISO 4007 standard, these terms appear combined in one expression as follows: "relative visual attenuation coefficient (quotient) for traffic signal light recognition and detection." It is this expression, its symbol and definition that have been standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 3, English, - relative%20visual%20attenuation%20coefficient%20for%20traffic%20signal%20light%20recognition%20and%20detection
Record 3, Key term(s)
- relative visual attenuation coefficient (quotient) for traffic signal light recognition and detection
- relative visual attenuation coefficient for traffic signal light detection/recognition
- relative visual attenuation quotient for traffic signal light detection/recognition
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Verres d'optique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- quotient d'atténuation visuelle relatif pour la reconnaissance/détection des feux de signalisation
1, record 3, French, quotient%20d%27att%C3%A9nuation%20visuelle%20relatif%20pour%20la%20reconnaissance%2Fd%C3%A9tection%20des%20feux%20de%20signalisation
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- coefficient d'atténuation visuelle relatif pour la reconnaissance/détection des feux de signalisation 1, record 3, French, coefficient%20d%27att%C3%A9nuation%20visuelle%20relatif%20pour%20la%20reconnaissance%2Fd%C3%A9tection%20des%20feux%20de%20signalisation
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quotient du facteur de transmission dans le visible d'un filtre avec oculaire teinté pour la répartition de puissance spectrale du rayonnement de la lumière émise par un feu de signalisation routière au facteur de transmission de la même lentille que l'illuminant D65 de la CIE. 1, record 3, French, - quotient%20d%27att%C3%A9nuation%20visuelle%20relatif%20pour%20la%20reconnaissance%2Fd%C3%A9tection%20des%20feux%20de%20signalisation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CIE : Cette abréviation qui figure dans la définition signifie «Commission internationale de l'éclairage». 2, record 3, French, - quotient%20d%27att%C3%A9nuation%20visuelle%20relatif%20pour%20la%20reconnaissance%2Fd%C3%A9tection%20des%20feux%20de%20signalisation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Q : Dans la norme ISO 4007, ce symbole figure en italique. 3, record 3, French, - quotient%20d%27att%C3%A9nuation%20visuelle%20relatif%20pour%20la%20reconnaissance%2Fd%C3%A9tection%20des%20feux%20de%20signalisation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
coefficient d'atténuation visuelle relatif pour la reconnaissance/détection des feux de signalisation : Dans la norme ISO 4007, on voit également cette variante, mais sous la forme «coefficient (quotient) d'atténuation visuelle relatif pour la reconnaissance/détection des feux de signalisation». Cependant, cette forme ne figure pas comme étant normalisée. 3, record 3, French, - quotient%20d%27att%C3%A9nuation%20visuelle%20relatif%20pour%20la%20reconnaissance%2Fd%C3%A9tection%20des%20feux%20de%20signalisation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
quotient d'atténuation visuelle relatif pour la reconnaissance/détection des feux de signalisation; Q : terme, symbole et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 3, French, - quotient%20d%27att%C3%A9nuation%20visuelle%20relatif%20pour%20la%20reconnaissance%2Fd%C3%A9tection%20des%20feux%20de%20signalisation
Record 3, Key term(s)
- coefficient (quotient) d'atténuation visuelle relatif pour la reconnaissance/détection des feux de signalisation
- quotient d'atténuation visuelle relatif pour la détection/reconnaissance des feux de signalisation
- coefficient d'atténuation visuelle relatif pour la détection/reconnaissance des feux de signalisation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-05-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Optics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- coloured filter
1, record 4, English, coloured%20filter
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- color filter 2, record 4, English, color%20filter
correct
- colour filter 1, record 4, English, colour%20filter
correct
- light filter 2, record 4, English, light%20filter
correct
- photographic filter 3, record 4, English, photographic%20filter
correct
- filter 4, record 4, English, filter
correct, noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An optical element that partially absorbs incident light, consisting of a pane of glass or other partially transparent material, or of films separated by narrow layers; the absorption may be either selective or nonselective with respect to wavelength. 2, record 4, English, - coloured%20filter
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The purpose of a filter is to remove part of the light that is incident upon it, and to transmit the remainder to an image in such a way that the detailed quality of the image is not degraded... There are four basic types of filter; 1. Solid glass 2. Laminated 3. Gelatin 4. Interference.... Filters as a rule are used in front of the lens, particularly when they are solid glass or laminated filters. 4, record 4, English, - coloured%20filter
Record 4, Key term(s)
- colored filter
- colored filtre
- coloured filtre
- color filtre
- colour filtre
- light filtre
- photographic filtre
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Optique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- filtre coloré
1, record 4, French, filtre%20color%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- filtre 2, record 4, French, filtre
correct, masculine noun
- écran 3, record 4, French, %C3%A9cran
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément destiné à être placé devant l'objectif (parfois devant la source de lumière) pour sélectionner certaines radiations. 2, record 4, French, - filtre%20color%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les filtres colorés [...] sont des disques de gélatine colorée ou de verre teinté dans la masse que l'on interpose devant l'objectif de prise de vue afin d'obtenir une traduction correcte des valeurs du sujet. 1, record 4, French, - filtre%20color%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Écran» : Le filtre est un élément destiné à laisser passer certaines radiations pour qu'elles proviennent jusqu'à l'émulsion sensible tout en arrêtant les autres jugées indésirables. Le terme écran parfois utilisé est donc peu approprié. 3, record 4, French, - filtre%20color%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il existe des filtres destinés seulement à des corrections, qui sont seulement nuancés et clairs, et des filtres d'effets, qui sont de couleurs beaucoup plus saturées. Les filtres sont réalisés en verre coloré ou en gélatine teintée. Ils doivent être rigoureusement plan avec des surfaces parallèles et préparés optiquement. 2, record 4, French, - filtre%20color%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- colour printing filter
1, record 5, English, colour%20printing%20filter
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- CP filter 1, record 5, English, CP%20filter
correct, see observation
- contact printing filter 2, record 5, English, contact%20printing%20filter
see observation
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Color printing filters. These are types of color compensating filters made of acetate instead of glass or gelatin. They are used in the filter drawer of the enlarger, not under the lens. 3, record 5, English, - colour%20printing%20filter
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
It is desirable for the enlarger to have provision for placing the filter pack between the lamp and the negative. Color printing(CP) filters(acetate) are recommended for use in this position. If the filters are placed at the lens, color compensating(CC) filters(gelatin) are recommended. 4, record 5, English, - colour%20printing%20filter
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
colour printing filter; CP filter; contact printing filter: usually used in the plural. 5, record 5, English, - colour%20printing%20filter
Record 5, Key term(s)
- color printing filter
- color printing filters
- colour printing filters
- CP filters
- contact printing filters
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- filtre de tirage couleur
1, record 5, French, filtre%20de%20tirage%20couleur
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- filtre CP 1, record 5, French, filtre%20CP
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- filtre c.p. 2, record 5, French, filtre%20c%2Ep%2E
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Filtres de tirage couleur. Ils sont du même type que les CC mais constitués d'une feuille de gélatine recouverte d'un vernis protecteur. Ils sont utilisés pour le tirage sous-tractif et non sous l'objectif. 1, record 5, French, - filtre%20de%20tirage%20couleur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
filtre de tirage couleur; filtre CP; filtre c.p. : termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel. 3, record 5, French, - filtre%20de%20tirage%20couleur
Record 5, Key term(s)
- filtres de tirage couleur
- filtres CP
- filtres c.p.
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-01-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Optical Glass
- Protective Clothing
- The Eye
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- direction of intended horizontal orientation of a polarizing filter
1, record 6, English, direction%20of%20intended%20horizontal%20orientation%20of%20a%20polarizing%20filter
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The direction at right angles to a plane of transmission that passes through the optical centre of a lens(or geometrical centre of a plano filter), generally intended to be orientated horizontally when mounting to reduce sun glare reflected from horizontal surfaces. 1, record 6, English, - direction%20of%20intended%20horizontal%20orientation%20of%20a%20polarizing%20filter
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
direction of intended horizontal orientation of a polarizing filter: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 6, English, - direction%20of%20intended%20horizontal%20orientation%20of%20a%20polarizing%20filter
Record 6, Key term(s)
- direction of intended horizontal orientation of a polarizing filtre
- direction of intended horizontal orientation of a polarising filter
- direction of intended horizontal orientation of a polarising filtre
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Verres d'optique
- Vêtements de protection
- Oeil
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- direction de l'orientation horizontale prévue d'un filtre polarisant
1, record 6, French, direction%20de%20l%27orientation%20horizontale%20pr%C3%A9vue%20d%27un%20filtre%20polarisant
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Direction perpendiculaire à un plan de transmission qui passe par le centre optique d'un verre (ou le centre géométrique d'un filtre plan), généralement destiné à être orienté horizontalement lorsqu'il est monté pour réduire l'éblouissement solaire réfléchi par les surfaces horizontales. 1, record 6, French, - direction%20de%20l%27orientation%20horizontale%20pr%C3%A9vue%20d%27un%20filtre%20polarisant
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
direction de l'orientation horizontale prévue d'un filtre polarisant : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 6, French, - direction%20de%20l%27orientation%20horizontale%20pr%C3%A9vue%20d%27un%20filtre%20polarisant
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-01-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Photography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- multispectral photography
1, record 7, English, multispectral%20photography
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- multiband photography 2, record 7, English, multiband%20photography
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Two or more photographs of a scene taken simultaneously, each photograph being taken in a different part of the electromagnetic spectrum. 3, record 7, English, - multispectral%20photography
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Multiband photography utilizes several cameras, each consisting of a bore-sighted lens and a color filter that transmits a specific spectral interval or band through the optical train onto black and white film. 4, record 7, English, - multispectral%20photography
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The first multispectral photography from space happened during the famous 1968 Apollo 9 mission. Scientists mounted four Hasselblad cameras in a holder such that they all aimed at the same target point when an astronaut triggered their shutters simultaneously. 5, record 7, English, - multispectral%20photography
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
multispectral photography: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 6, record 7, English, - multispectral%20photography
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Photographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- photographie multispectrale
1, record 7, French, photographie%20multispectrale
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- photographie multibande 2, record 7, French, photographie%20multibande
feminine noun, standardized
- photographie multibandes 3, record 7, French, photographie%20multibandes
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé qui permet d'obtenir des images photographiques par l'emploi simultané de plusieurs appareils photographiques chargés soit d'émulsions différentes, soit de la même émulsion avec des filtres différents. 4, record 7, French, - photographie%20multispectrale
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alors que la photographie multibandes est basée sur la théorie soustractive des couleurs et qu'elle utilise des films à trois bandes, la photographie multispectrale demande un film noir et blanc à bande unique et un dispositif pour la «combinaison couleur des images» (en laboratoire) qui tire de quatre ou cinq expositions de films prises simultanément une image couleur unique. 3, record 7, French, - photographie%20multispectrale
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
En dépit des inconvénients du petit format de la pellicule, la photographie multispectrale peut être utile aux forestiers du fait de la sélectivité que lui confère la possibilité d'enregistrer dans des parties clés du spectre solaire (par exemple par la détection des maladies). 3, record 7, French, - photographie%20multispectrale
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
photographie multibande : terme normalisé par la Commission de terminologie et de télédétection aérospatiale; photographie multispectrale : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 5, record 7, French, - photographie%20multispectrale
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Photographie multibande dans le visible, noir et blanc, proche infrarouge. 3, record 7, French, - photographie%20multispectrale
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teledetección
- Fotografía
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- fotografía multiespectral
1, record 7, Spanish, fotograf%C3%ADa%20multiespectral
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fotografía tomada con una cámara multiespectral o con un ensamblaje de varias cámaras con distintos filtros para cubrir distintas porciones del espectro visible y de la región infrarroja cercana. 1, record 7, Spanish, - fotograf%C3%ADa%20multiespectral
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-11-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Photography
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- multiprism lens
1, record 8, English, multiprism%20lens
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- multi-prism filter 2, record 8, English, multi%2Dprism%20filter
correct
- multiprism filter 3, record 8, English, multiprism%20filter
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An add-on lens or filter made of a variable number of prisms that allow an object being photographed to be multiplied. 4, record 8, English, - multiprism%20lens
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Photographie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- lentille multiprisme
1, record 8, French, lentille%20multiprisme
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lentille additionnelle composée d'un certain nombre de prismes et qui a la particularité de reproduire plusieurs fois l'objet que l'on se propose de photographier. 1, record 8, French, - lentille%20multiprisme
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-08-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Cinematography
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- diffusion effect
1, record 9, English, diffusion%20effect
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- diffusion 1, record 9, English, diffusion
correct
- soft focus effect 2, record 9, English, soft%20focus%20effect
correct
- soft focus 2, record 9, English, soft%20focus
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Diffusion causes bright areas to bleed or flare into dark areas. When a diffusion filter is placed over the camera lens, the bright highlight areas flare into the dark shadow areas, producing a pleasant, sort of natural diffusion effect. 1, record 9, English, - diffusion%20effect
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Cinématographie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- flou artistique
1, record 9, French, flou%20artistique
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Effet produit par l'emploi d'un verre spécial permettant d'obtenir des contours flous, plutôt que nets, lorsque des zones claires ont tendance à s'étendre dans les zones sombres. 2, record 9, French, - flou%20artistique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fotografía
- Cinematografía
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- desenfoque artístico
1, record 9, Spanish, desenfoque%20art%C3%ADstico
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-12-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Photography
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- absorbing filter
1, record 10, English, absorbing%20filter
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A photo filter that fits onto a lens and used for attenuating or blocking light waves. 2, record 10, English, - absorbing%20filter
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Photographie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- filtre absorbant
1, record 10, French, filtre%20absorbant
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Filtre photo s'adaptant sur l'objectif et servant à atténuer ou bloquer les ondes lumineuses. 2, record 10, French, - filtre%20absorbant
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-12-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Cinematography
- Optics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- neutral-density filter
1, record 11, English, neutral%2Ddensity%20filter
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- neutral filter 2, record 11, English, neutral%20filter
- neutral density filter 3, record 11, English, neutral%20density%20filter
correct
- ND filter 4, record 11, English, ND%20filter
correct
- grey filter 5, record 11, English, grey%20filter
correct
- gray filter 6, record 11, English, gray%20filter
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A neutral-density filter appears gray and absorbs all the light-rays of all colors. It serves for both color and black-and-white film as a means of reducing the amount of light of all wavelengths entering the camera through the lens. 7, record 11, English, - neutral%2Ddensity%20filter
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Cinématographie
- Optique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- filtre gris neutre
1, record 11, French, filtre%20gris%20neutre
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- filtre neutre 2, record 11, French, filtre%20neutre
correct, masculine noun
- filtre gris 3, record 11, French, filtre%20gris
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Filtres gris neutre. Ces filtres permettent de faire varier l'intensité de la lumière qui traverse l'objectif sans modifier le diaphragme ni altérer les couleurs. Ils sont donc utilisables en noir et blanc, comme en couleur [...] 4, record 11, French, - filtre%20gris%20neutre
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fotografía
- Cinematografía
- Óptica
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- filtro gris
1, record 11, Spanish, filtro%20gris
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Filtro cuyo poder de absorción no afecta a la cromaticidad de la luz que transmite. 1, record 11, Spanish, - filtro%20gris
Record 12 - internal organization data 2003-06-02
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Fire Warning Devices
- Fire Detection
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- infrared flame detector
1, record 12, English, infrared%20flame%20detector
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- IR flame detector 2, record 12, English, IR%20flame%20detector
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An infrared(IR) detector basically is composed of a filter and lens system used to screen out unwanted wavelengths and focus the incoming energy on a photovoltaic or photoresistive cell sensitive to infrared energy... IR flame detectors can respond to the total IR composant of the flame alone or in combination with flame flicker in the frequency range of 5 to 30 H2. 2, record 12, English, - infrared%20flame%20detector
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Alarme-incendie
- Détection des incendies
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- détecteur de flamme infrarouge
1, record 12, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20flamme%20infrarouge
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- détecteur optique de flamme IR 2, record 12, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20optique%20de%20flamme%20IR
masculine noun
- détecteur de flamme IR 3, record 12, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20flamme%20IR
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On classe les détecteurs de flammes [...] en trois catégories : ceux qui détectent la lumière du spectre ultraviolet (détecteurs UV) [...], ceux qui détectent la lumière du spectre infrarouge (détecteur IR) [...] et ceux qui détectent les deux types de lumière. 4, record 12, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20flamme%20infrarouge
Record 12, Key term(s)
- détecteur de flammes infrarouge
- détecteur de flammes IR
- détecteur optique de flammes IR
- détecteur optique de flammes infrarouge
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2001-02-28
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- lens filter
1, record 13, English, lens%20filter
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An optical media consisting of either glass or plastic sheet material, typically installed on a lens to improve color sensitivity of the recording system. 1, record 13, English, - lens%20filter
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- filtre d'objectif
1, record 13, French, filtre%20d%27objectif
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'adaptateur de filtre d'objectif faisant partie de la livraison est un exemple supplémentaire du standard élevé de cet appareil photo-numérique. 1, record 13, French, - filtre%20d%27objectif
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1999-09-22
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- dichroic filter
1, record 14, English, dichroic%20filter
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hard color filter or lens, that allows the transmission of specific wavelengths(the desired color) and reflects all others, unlike traditional filters that absorb the unwanted wavelengths(all other colors). 2, record 14, English, - dichroic%20filter
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dichroic filters produce the purest in color saturation while absorbing very little heat. These types of filters are ideal for color blending or mixing with other filters or lenses. Dichroic filters are an integral part of automated fixtures when only a limited number of filters can be accommodated inside their compact housings. 2, record 14, English, - dichroic%20filter
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- filtre dichroïque
1, record 14, French, filtre%20dichro%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Filtre doté de fines couches métalliques permettant la séparation du spectre en deux bandes distinctes. 2, record 14, French, - filtre%20dichro%C3%AFque
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1999-03-24
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- soft-focus filter
1, record 15, English, soft%2Dfocus%20filter
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Diffusing light around a sharply focused image softens the image. This is known as soft-focus effect. It is often used for portraits. Soft-focus effect is obtained by using attachments such as a diffusing filter(soft-focus filter), gauze, etc., or by using a DC-Nikkor lens to intentionally create a large blur. 1, record 15, English, - soft%2Dfocus%20filter
Record 15, Key term(s)
- soft focus filter
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- écran de flou
1, record 15, French, %C3%A9cran%20de%20flou
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accessoire optique employé pour superposer une image nette et une image floue afin de créer un effet de flou artistique. 2, record 15, French, - %C3%A9cran%20de%20flou
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1996-03-12
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- right-angle fluorometer 1, record 16, English, right%2Dangle%20fluorometer
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... right-angle fluorometer(Varian).... A Tungsten-halide lamp provides strong excitation-radiation over the continuum above 180 nm. A lens plus excitation filter collects energy from the lamp, isolates the spectral band width of interest, and focuses the beam onto a... cell. Another lens collects the fluorescent energy from this cell at 90° to the exciting beam, and focuses it through emission filters onto the photomultiplier tube, which measures the radiation. 1, record 16, English, - right%2Dangle%20fluorometer
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- fluoromètre à angle droit
1, record 16, French, fluorom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20angle%20droit
proposal, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1988-09-08
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- diffusion filter
1, record 17, English, diffusion%20filter
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- diffusion disk 2, record 17, English, diffusion%20disk
correct
- diffusion attachment 3, record 17, English, diffusion%20attachment
correct
- soft focus attachment 3, record 17, English, soft%20focus%20attachment
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A plastic or glass filter or supplementary lens which is placed on an ordinary lens to give a soft image. Mainly used for lands cape and portrait photography. 4, record 17, English, - diffusion%20filter
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- filtre diffusant
1, record 17, French, filtre%20diffusant
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- lentille de flou 1, record 17, French, lentille%20de%20flou
correct, feminine noun
- filtre de flou 2, record 17, French, filtre%20de%20flou
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
lentille rayée, ou association de 2 lentilles rayées adoucissant l'image, lui enlevant de son «piqué». Utile pour le portrait. 2, record 17, French, - filtre%20diffusant
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1979-03-05
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Optics
- Photography
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- filter factor
1, record 18, English, filter%20factor
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- exposure factor 2, record 18, English, exposure%20factor
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because filters subtract some of the light passing through the lens, you need to increase either your exposure time or the lens opening to make up for this loss of light. The number by which you must multiply the exposure you would use without a filter is called the filter factor. 1, record 18, English, - filter%20factor
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Optique
- Photographie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- coefficient d'un filtre
1, record 18, French, coefficient%20d%27un%20filtre
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- coefficient d'exposition 2, record 18, French, coefficient%20d%27exposition
correct
- coefficient 3, record 18, French, coefficient
correct
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On appelle coefficient d'un filtre le nombre par lequel il convient de multiplier le temps de pose qui donne, en lumière libre, une bonne image pour obtenir, en lumière filtrée, une image de même densité. 1, record 18, French, - coefficient%20d%27un%20filtre
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Optical Glass
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- lens filter 1, record 19, English, lens%20filter
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Verres d'optique
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- filtre de lentille
1, record 19, French, filtre%20de%20lentille
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Optical Instruments
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- barrier filter 1, record 20, English, barrier%20filter
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
in order that any ultraviolet light that has not been absorbed by the specimen should not reach and damage the eye of the observer, a barrier filter is usually fitted between the objective lens and the eyepiece. 1, record 20, English, - barrier%20filter
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'optique
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- filtre interférentiel
1, record 20, French, filtre%20interf%C3%A9rentiel
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
ensemble de couches minces déposées sur du verre, et qui ont la propriété de ne laisser passer que certaines radiations. [rubrique filtre] 1, record 20, French, - filtre%20interf%C3%A9rentiel
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
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