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MICROPRISME [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-09-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Photography
- Video Technology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microprism collar
1, record 1, English, microprism%20collar
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- micro-prism collar 2, record 1, English, micro%2Dprism%20collar
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A grid type ring found in the center of a camera focusing screen, usually surrounding a split image screen. 3, record 1, English, - microprism%20collar
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Photographie
- Vidéotechnique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- couronne de microprisme
1, record 1, French, couronne%20de%20microprisme
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- couronne dépolie 2, record 1, French, couronne%20d%C3%A9polie
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Anneau à structure grillagée situé au centre du verre dépoli du système de visée d'un appareil-photo et qui entoure normalement un écran télémétrique à champs croisés. 2, record 1, French, - couronne%20de%20microprisme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-05-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- microprism
1, record 2, English, microprism
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A focusing aid consisting of multiple small glass prisms set in a view finder screen, especially in single-lens reflex cameras. 1, record 2, English, - microprism
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It breaks up an out-of-focus subject into a shimmer but images a focused subject clearly. 1, record 2, English, - microprism
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- microprisme
1, record 2, French, microprisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif utilisé pour faciliter la mise au point qui se trouve sur le verre dépoli d'un appareil reflex [et qui] donne une image fragmentée quand l'image n'est pas nette. 1, record 2, French, - microprisme
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le système de microprismes facilite plus la mise au point que le stigomètre, en particulier sur les objectifs de longue focale. 1, record 2, French, - microprisme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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