Term - Cadmium sulfide cell (CdS)

Cadmium sulfide cell (CdS) SWPP Photographic Glossary

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Cadmium sulfide cell (CdS)

Photo responsive cell used in exposure meters. Fed by an electric current, its electrical resistance varies according to the quantity of light it receives.



 

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