Term - Slit shutter

Slit shutter SWPP Photographic Glossary

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Slit shutter

A narrow vertical slit either just in front of the emulsion or at a similar distance in front of the lens. Film is wound through the camera at a constant speed giving one long image along the length of the film.



 

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