reflex camera
ˈriːflɛks ˈkæmrə
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Definition of reflex camera - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
twin-lensTECH.camera with two lenses, one for viewing, one for taking photosTECH.
  • The vintage twin-lens reflex camera was a collector's item.
2.
photographyTECH.camera with one lens using a mirror to project viewfinder imageTECH.
  • He prefers using a single-lens reflex camera for portraits.
single-lens reflex SLR
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Expressions with reflex camera

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digital single-lens reflex cameran.
camera that uses a mirror to reflect the image
She bought a digital single-lens reflex camera for her photography class.

Expressions with reflex

gag reflexn.
strong aversion or reaction to something unpleasant
The smell of the spoiled food triggered his gag reflex.
instinctive reflexn.
natural reaction without conscious thought
Blinking when something approaches your eyes is an instinctive reflex.
knee-jerk reflexn.
automatic unthinking response to a situation
His knee-jerk reflex was to deny the accusation.
startle reflexn.
quick physical reaction to surprise or fear
Her startle reflex caused her to jump at the sudden movement.
reflex responsen.
automatic reaction to a stimulus without conscious thought
The doctor tested the patient's reflex response with a hammer.
grasp reflexn.
involuntary hand closing when palm is touched
The doctor tested the baby's grasp reflex.

Expressions with camera

candid cameran.
hidden camera used to film people without their knowledge
The prank show used a candid camera to capture hilarious reactions..
off cameraadv.
involved in production but not on screen
She works off camera as a director.
in cameraadv.
kept private or confined to those concerned
The negotiations were conducted in camera to ensure privacy.
mug for the camerav.
make silly faces for a camera
Kids often mug for the camera when taking photos.
lights, camera, actionexp.
signal to begin any prepared activity
With everything ready, she said, "Lights, camera, action!" to start the show.
the camera doesn't lieexp.
captures reality without distortion or bias
The camera doesn't lie when it shows the sunset.
the camera never liesexp.
photographs show the truth
In journalism, the camera never lies.
make love to the camerav.
pose or act showing strong feelings while being filmed or photographed
She made love to the camera during the photo shoot.
automatic cameran.
camera that operates without manual intervention
With an automatic camera, you can capture moments without adjusting settings.
camera clubn.
organization for sharing and discussing photography
The camera club meets every Thursday to discuss new techniques.

Terms related to reflex camera

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Terms with reflex camera included in their meaning

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mirrorless cameran.
photography
camera without a mirror reflex system, often with interchangeable lenses
single-lens reflexn.
photography
camera with a single lens and reflex system

Examples of reflex camera in a sentence

  • The photographer preferred using a reflex camera for portraits.
  • A reflex camera captures images with precision.
  • She bought a reflex camera for her photography class.

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  1. French:appareil photo reflex bi-objectif, réflex, ...
  2. German:Spiegelreflexkamera, SLR-Kamera, ...
  3. Italian:macchina fotografica biottica, fotocamera reflex, ...
  4. Spanish:cámara réflex de dos objetivos, cámara SLR, ...
  5. Portuguese:câmara reflex de lente dupla, câmara reflex de lente única, ...
  6. Chinese:双镜头相机, 单镜头反光相机, ...
  7. Japanese:二眼レフカメラ, 一眼レフカメラ, ...
  8. Arabic:كَامِيرَا عَاكِسَة, كاميرا عاكسة بعدسة واحدة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַצְלֵמַת רֶפְלֶקְס, ...
  10. Russian:двухобъективная зеркальная камера, однообъективная зеркальная камера, ...
  11. Ukrainian:двухоб'єктивна дзеркальна камера, однооб'єктивна дзеркальна камера, ...
  12. Hindi:ट्विन-लेंस रिफ्लेक्स कैमरा, सिंगल-लेंस रिफ्लेक्स कैमरा, ...
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