rangefinder camera

noun

A camera fitted with a rangefinder, a type of mechanism allowing the photographer to measure the subject distance and take photographs that are in sharp focus.

Meanings

nounrangefinder camera (plural rangefinder cameras)

plural rangefinder cameras

  1. artsA camera fitted with a rangefinder, a type of mechanism allowing the photographer to measure the subject distance and take photographs that are in sharp focus.

    Synonyms: rangefinder

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA camera fitted with a rangefinder, a type of mechanism allowing the photographer to measure the subject distance and take photographs that are in sharp focus.

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Chicago

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