Waterhouse stop

English

Etymology

Invented by photographer John Waterhouse in 1858.

Noun

Waterhouse stop (plural Waterhouse stops)

  1. (photography) An interchangeable diaphragm with an aperture for controlling the entry of light into a camera.
    Synonym: Waterhouse diaphragm
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