cold camera

noun

A camera with a usually thermoelectronic cooler to reduce the temperature of the sensor, used in astrophotography to reduce electronic noise and allow for longer exposures.

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Meanings

nouncold camera (plural cold cameras)

plural cold cameras

  1. A camera with a usually thermoelectronic cooler to reduce the temperature of the sensor, used in astrophotography to reduce electronic noise and allow for longer exposures.
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