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light fall-off

French translation: vignetage

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English term or phrase:light fall-off
French translation:vignetage
Entered by: EliseG

13:15 Apr 13, 2009
English to French translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Photography/Imaging (& Graphic Arts)
English term or phrase: light fall-off


Key benefits*:
Super wide-angle zoom broadens creative options compared with standard kit lens
Compact DT construction minimizes size and weight for easy handling
Great quality at all zoom settings with minimal geometric distortion or light fall-off

*designed for cameras with APS-C image sensor

merci !
EliseG
France
Local time: 09:50
vignetage
Explanation:
vignetting:Especially wide-open, most lenses are brighter in the center than the edges. This is especially pronounced with wide-angles and some long teles. This phenomenon is known as light fall-off or vignetting
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Mary Carroll Richer LaFlèche
Italy
Local time: 09:50
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merci !
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vignetage


Explanation:
vignetting:Especially wide-open, most lenses are brighter in the center than the edges. This is especially pronounced with wide-angles and some long teles. This phenomenon is known as light fall-off or vignetting


    Reference: http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vignetage
Mary Carroll Richer LaFlèche
Italy
Local time: 09:50
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 10
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merci !

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agree  Julie Dion (X)
29 mins
  -> Merci Julie!
agree  kashew
3 hrs
  -> Merci Kashew!! Buona Pasquetta!! we are still on holiday here in Italy!!
agree  Tony M
6 hrs
  -> Thanks Tony!
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