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Glossary
Aliasing
Distortion of the signal caused by overlap of the baseband signal and the
lower sideband signal when the signal is demodulated.
Bayonet mount
A type of lens mount. The lens can be inserted into the lens mount and
quickly locked in place by simply rotating the lens locking ring.
Black balance adjustment
To balance the black levels of the R, G, and B channels of a video
camera so that black has no color.
Black set
A reference level for black balance adjustment.
CCD
Charge-Coupled Device. A solid state imager used in most video
cameras in place of a pickup tube. The device converts input light levels
into electrical charges that are first stored and then output in the form of
voltage variations.
CC filter
Color conversion filter. An optional filter used with video cameras to
convert the color temperature of a light source, usually to a lower value
which is the reference color temperature for the camera, so that white
balance is also ensured when shooting with the light source in question.
See also Color temperature and White balance adjustment.
Center marker
A cross which indicates the center of the image on the viewfinder screen.