the camera

the camera
Camera obscura Cam"e*ra ob*scu"ra [LL. camera chamber + L. obscurus, obscura, dark.] (Opt.) 1. An apparatus in which the images of external objects, formed by a convex lens or a concave mirror, are thrown on a paper or other white surface placed in the focus of the lens or mirror within a darkened chamber, or box, so that the outlines may be traced. [1913 Webster]

2. (Photog.) An apparatus in which the image of an external object or objects is, by means of lenses, thrown upon a sensitized plate or surface placed at the back of an extensible darkened box or chamber variously modified; -- commonly called simply {the camera}. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую

Look at other dictionaries:

  • The Camera Club of New York — Since 1884, The Camera Club of New York has been a forum to explore photography. Though the Club was created by well to do gentlemen photography enthusiasts seeking a refuge from the mass popularization of the medium in the 1880s, it accepted its …   Wikipedia

  • History of the camera — The first permanent photograph was made in 1826 or 1827 by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce using a sliding wooden box camera made by Charles and Vincent Chevalier in Paris. Niépce built on a discovery by Johann Heinrich Schultz (1724): a silver and chalk …   Wikipedia

  • Behind the Camera — Behind the Camera: The Cinematographer s Art is the fifth book by Leonard Maltin regarding movies. It was first published in 1971, and the book itself is divided into two parts. The first part is an introduction to the film industry that cites… …   Wikipedia

  • Camera obscura (disambiguation) — Camera obscura means literally darkened chamber . It is the term used to describe early devices for projecting an image on a screen, using either a lens or pinhole.Camera obscura may also mean: *Camera Obscura, an attraction at the Cliff House in …   Wikipedia

  • The Shining (film) — The Shining Theatrical release poster Directed by Stanley Kubrick Produced by Stanle …   Wikipedia

  • Camera — Cam e*ra, n.; pl. E. {Cameras}, L. {Camerae}. [L. vault, arch, LL., chamber. See {Chamber}.] A chamber, or instrument having a chamber. Specifically: The {camera obscura} when used in photography. See {Camera}, and {Camera obscura}. [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Camera control unit — The camera control unit (CCU) is installed in the production control room (PCR), and allows various aspects of the video camera on the studio floor to be controlled remotely. The most commonly made adjustments are for white balance and aperture,… …   Wikipedia

  • The Red Green Show — From left to right, Harold (Patrick McKenna), Red (Steve Smith) and Bill (Rick Green). Format Sitcom Sketch comedy …   Wikipedia

  • The Six Million Dollar Man — Opening credits Genre Science fiction Created by Martin Caidin (novel) …   Wikipedia

  • Camera obscura — Cam e*ra ob*scu ra [LL. camera chamber + L. obscurus, obscura, dark.] (Opt.) 1. An apparatus in which the images of external objects, formed by a convex lens or a concave mirror, are thrown on a paper or other white surface placed in the focus of …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”