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SCREW MOUNT [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Photography
  • Video Technology
DEF

A method of attaching a lens to a camera [in which] the end of the lens and the [receiving part] on the camera-body are both threaded [so that] the lens "screws" into place.

OBS

Very popular in the 1950s and 1960s, but dropped in favor of bayonet-mount for a variety of reasons.

OBS

The Pentax universal mount is by far the most common type of screw mount.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Photographie
  • Vidéotechnique
DEF

Monture filetée recevant les objectifs ou les accessoires d'un appareil-photo ou d'une caméra.

Spanish

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