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FILM SPEED RATING [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-08-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photography
DEF

The ISO number [that] indicates a film's speed.

OBS

At one time, there were three film speed rating systems or scales in place - ASA, DIN and B.S.I. or BS.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photographie
DEF

[...] nombre indiquant la sensibilité du film à la lumière.

OBS

Plus le nombre est élevé, plus le film est sensible et rapide. Tandis que les appareils photo traditionnels ne possèdent pas d'indice ISO spécifique, les appareils numériques s'en servent pour indiquer leur sensibilité à la lumière.

Key term(s)
  • indice de sensibilité

Spanish

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