databack, n. Photogr.
Brit. /ˈdeɪtəbak/, /ˈdɑːtəbak/, U.S. /ˈdædəˌbæk/, /ˈdeɪdəˌbæk/
[‹ data plural of datum n. + back n.1]
A device which attaches to or forms part of the back of a camera and enables information (such as the date, time, or exposure details) to be printed on the negative at the time a photograph is taken; cf. back n.1
| 1977 Lima (Ohio) News 25 Sept. f20/1 (advt.) Accepts..Speedlite 155A automatic electronic flash and Databack A imprinting system. 1981 Brit. Jrnl. Photogr. 13 Nov. 1167 (caption) The two contacts along the base are for the data backs. 1999 Jacobs Photo, Video & Digital Catal. 15/3 Bonus feature is the quartz databack which allows time or date to be printed onto your pictures. |