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LENS HOLDER [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-10-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Printing Machines and Equipment
- Photoengraving
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- process camera
1, record 1, English, process%20camera
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- graphic arts camera 1, record 1, English, graphic%20arts%20camera
correct
- camera 2, record 1, English, camera
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A graphic arts camera consisting of a lens, shutter, bellows, film back, copy holder, screen holder(if a glass screen is used) and high-intensity lights to illuminate the subject to be photographed; used to photograph mechanicals and other camera-ready copy. 1, record 1, English, - process%20camera
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Camera": abridged term. Its use as a synonym for "process camera" is to be avoided when the context is insufficiently clear as to the type of camera used. 3, record 1, English, - process%20camera
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Process cameras are classified by the direction in which the exposure is made, i.e. vertical or horizontal. 1, record 1, English, - process%20camera
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
- Photogravure
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- banc de reproduction
1, record 1, French, banc%20de%20reproduction
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- appareil de reproduction 1, record 1, French, appareil%20de%20reproduction
correct, masculine noun
- chambre de reproduction 1, record 1, French, chambre%20de%20reproduction
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil photographique de photogravure qui sert à l'établissement des films utilisés dans les procédés photomécaniques pour la reproduction des illustrations. Il comprend principalement l'objectif, la chambre noire et le châssis qui contient la plaque sensible; face à l'objectif se trouve le porte-modèle, puissamment éclairé. 1, record 1, French, - banc%20de%20reproduction
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Lamps
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mini MagLite®
1, record 2, English, mini%20MagLite%C2%AE
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mini-MagLite® 2, record 2, English, mini%2DMagLite%C2%AE
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] durable, portable flashlight perfect for ... glove compartment or backpack [and] constructed of aircraft-quality aluminum, [with] an unbreakable Lexan lens and a highly focused beam. 1, record 2, English, - mini%20MagLite%C2%AE
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The TV [tactical vest] incorporates the following load carrying capabilities :... A flashlight pocket(for mini-MagLite or equivalent) with coloured lens holder. 2, record 2, English, - mini%20MagLite%C2%AE
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MagLite® is a flashlights trade mark. 3, record 2, English, - mini%20MagLite%C2%AE
Record 2, Key term(s)
- mini MagLite
- mini-MagLite
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Lampes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mini MagLite®
1, record 2, French, mini%20MagLite%C2%AE
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MagLite® est une marque de commerce pour des lampes de poche. 2, record 2, French, - mini%20MagLite%C2%AE
Record 2, Key term(s)
- mini MagLite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-03-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- object holder
1, record 3, English, object%20holder
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The function of the object holder is to position the object exactly at the focal point of the projection lens. 1, record 3, English, - object%20holder
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- porte-objet
1, record 3, French, porte%2Dobjet
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
C'est le rôle du porte-objet qui doit assurer le positionnement correct du document. 1, record 3, French, - porte%2Dobjet
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des porte-objets. 2, record 3, French, - porte%2Dobjet
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
porte-objets (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). 3, record 3, French, - porte%2Dobjet
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-08-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Photography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- slide projector
1, record 4, English, slide%20projector
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- optical lantern 2, record 4, English, optical%20lantern
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for projecting positive transparent pictures from glass or film onto a reflecting screen; it consists of a concentrated source of light, a condenser system, a holder(or changer) for the slide, a projection lens, and(usually) a blower for cooling the slide. 2, record 4, English, - slide%20projector
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Photographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- projecteur de diapositives
1, record 4, French, projecteur%20de%20diapositives
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- projecteur de diapos 2, record 4, French, projecteur%20de%20diapos
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de projection ou diascope qui permet d'obtenir sur un écran une image réelle agrandie et très lumineuse d'une diapositive. [...] L'appareil se compose d'un boîtier à l'intérieur duquel une lampe de haute puissance, un réflecteur et un condenseur assurent un éclairage uniforme de la vue introduite dans un châssis, qu'un objectif projette ensuite sur un écran. 3, record 4, French, - projecteur%20de%20diapositives
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le marché offre une grande variété de projecteurs de diapositives, depuis les modèles simples avec passe-vue manuel jusqu'aux modèles automatiques pouvant être commandés par magnétophone. 4, record 4, French, - projecteur%20de%20diapositives
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Diapo : Abréviation familière de diapositive. 5, record 4, French, - projecteur%20de%20diapositives
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnicas y equipo audiovisuales
- Fotografía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- proyector de diapositivas
1, record 4, Spanish, proyector%20de%20diapositivas
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El proyector de diapositivas trabaja con fotogramas de 35 mm en blanco y negro o color. 1, record 4, Spanish, - proyector%20de%20diapositivas
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-01-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
- Lamps
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- flashlight pocket
1, record 5, English, flashlight%20pocket
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The TV [tactical vest] incorporates the following load carrying capabilities :... A flashlight pocket(for mini-MagLite or equivalent) with coloured lens holder. 1, record 5, English, - flashlight%20pocket
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
- Lampes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- poche pour lampe de poche
1, record 5, French, poche%20pour%20lampe%20de%20poche
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-03-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Printing Machines and Equipment
- Platemaking (Printing)
- Graphic Reproduction
- Photography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- step and repeat camera
1, record 6, English, step%20and%20repeat%20camera
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- step-and-repeat camera 2, record 6, English, step%2Dand%2Drepeat%20camera
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A camera for producing multiple images in predetermined position by projection from a single image. 3, record 6, English, - step%20and%20repeat%20camera
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The modern step and repeat camera consists of a machine base, a set of coordinate stages, drive systems for the coordinate stages, a coordinate position reference system, master plate holder(s) which define the image plane, a reduction lens with facilities for setting magnification and focus, a reticle locating mechanism which accurately defines the object plane and its alignment, and a suitable illuminator. 1, record 6, English, - step%20and%20repeat%20camera
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
- Clicherie (Imprimerie)
- Production graphique
- Photographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- photorépéteur
1, record 6, French, photor%C3%A9p%C3%A9teur
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- photo-répéteur 2, record 6, French, photo%2Dr%C3%A9p%C3%A9teur
correct, masculine noun
- chambre de reproduction image par image 3, record 6, French, chambre%20de%20reproduction%20image%20par%20image
correct, feminine noun
- chambre photographique à répéter 3, record 6, French, chambre%20photographique%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9p%C3%A9ter
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chambre photographique utilisée dans le procédé image par image. 3, record 6, French, - photor%C3%A9p%C3%A9teur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] au moins quatre ou cinq masques sont nécessaires pour réaliser un circuit intégré ... Il est donc difficilement concevable de réaliser directement, avec cet appareil, un masque d'un diamètre classique de deux pouces avec la précision maximale. Mieux vaut ne réaliser qu'un motif élémentaire qui ne fait en général que quelques millimètres carrés, puis faire un masque complet sur lequel les motifs élémentaires sont juxtaposés par photo à l'aide d'un photorépéteur. 4, record 6, French, - photor%C3%A9p%C3%A9teur
Record 6, Key term(s)
- chambre à répéter
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-12-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Printing Machines and Equipment
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- horizontal process camera
1, record 7, English, horizontal%20process%20camera
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- horizontal camera 1, record 7, English, horizontal%20camera
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process camera in which exposure is made horizontally. The line drawn through the centre of the copyboard, lens, and film holder is horizontal although the camera itself has a long, vertical bed; used to make exposures on very large materials. 1, record 7, English, - horizontal%20process%20camera
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- banc de reproduction horizontal
1, record 7, French, banc%20de%20reproduction%20horizontal
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Banc de reproduction dont le porte-modèle et le porte-film sont verticaux, l'axe optique de l'objectif étant horizontal. 1, record 7, French, - banc%20de%20reproduction%20horizontal
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-02-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- eye holder
1, record 8, English, eye%20holder
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Autoclavable eye holders and containers for corneosceral buttons and a vertical microscope stand are available for bank use. 2, record 8, English, - eye%20holder
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A new system of microsurgery for human and experimental corneal grafting. I. the contact lens corneal cutter stereotaxic eye holder donor disc chuck, and frame. 3, record 8, English, - eye%20holder
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- support oculaire
1, record 8, French, support%20oculaire
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1980-07-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- camera back
1, record 9, English, camera%20back
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The part of the camera directly opposite the lens, which holds the plate or film holder and establishes the film plane. 1, record 9, English, - camera%20back
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- dos de boîtier 1, record 9, French, dos%20de%20bo%C3%AEtier
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Partie de l'appareil-photo directement opposée à l'objectif, qui tient la plaque ou le porte-film et qui définit le plan du film. 1, record 9, French, - dos%20de%20bo%C3%AEtier
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-01-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Lithography, Offset Printing and Collotype
- Printing Machines and Equipment
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- lens panel 1, record 10, English, lens%20panel
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- lens carrier 1, record 10, English, lens%20carrier
- lens holder 1, record 10, English, lens%20holder
- lensboard 2, record 10, English, lensboard
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Lithographie, offset et phototypie
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- porte-objectif 1, record 10, French, porte%2Dobjectif
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- planchette d'objectif 1, record 10, French, planchette%20d%27objectif
- corps porte-objectif 1, record 10, French, corps%20porte%2Dobjectif
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Offset p. 131. 2, record 10, French, - porte%2Dobjectif
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- object holder
1, record 11, English, object%20holder
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The function of the object holder is to position the object exactly at the focal point of the projection lens. 1, record 11, English, - object%20holder
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- porte-documents
1, record 11, French, porte%2Ddocuments
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'épiscope peut servir à projeter des documents à trois dimensions à la condition qu'ils puissent être glissés sur le porte-documents qui présente des limites qu'il faut d'abord connaître. 1, record 11, French, - porte%2Ddocuments
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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