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FOCAL PLANE SHUTTER [1 record]

Record 1 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photography
DEF

A shutter so constructed as to operate in close proximity to the film surface or focal plane of a camera; normally used on cameras with interchangeable lenses.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photographie
DEF

Obturateur situé très près de la surface sensible, ou plan focal, d'un appareil-photo. Genre d'obturateur habituellement utilisé sur les appareils à objectif interchangeable.

OBS

Se compose d'un [ou deux] rideau[x] noir opaque portant une fente armée, de largeur réglable, qui se déplace très près de la surface sensible, à une vitesse constante, pendant la prise de vue.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fotografía
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