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Philtre

Photography; Cameras & parts

Only allow the passage of light with specific characteristics (for example, light of a specific wavelength) and block or philtre all other light. Optical philtres are widely used in photography, ...

Eyepiece magnifier

Photography; Cameras & parts

An eyepiece adapter that magnifies the display in the viewfinder.

Eyepiece cap

Photography; Cameras & parts

A cap that covers the viewfinder eyepiece to prevent light from entering the camera via the viewfinder.

Remote cord

Photography; Cameras & parts

A peculiar Nikon neologism for a remote control connected to the device it operates by a cable.

Front curtain

Photography; Cameras & parts

The shutter that begins moving first in a two-shutter focal-plane shutter device.

Front cap

Photography; Cameras & parts

A cover for the end of a lens or converter that does not attach to the camera.

Indicator lamp

Photography; Cameras & parts

A status light or LED.

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