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Both are used to store documents as photographic visual images. The images may be produced either via Photography or by a special printer connected to a computer. Both need a viewer to display and magnify the images. The difference is in the physical layout of the images. With microfilm all the images are recorded in a single straight line one after the other along the film strip. The strip is very long (sorry don't know how long) wound on a spool and is typically (I believe) 35mm wide. With microfiche the material is made into separate sheets round about 6 inches wide by about 4 inches high. The images appear in columns on each fiche, typically 10 images in each column and 12 rows of columns, though this may depend on the application.
Provided there is an index to the fiche so that you know one to look on it is quicker to locate required images on fiche than on film. Without an index it is hopeless. I once worked (for about 4 years) in an office with the filling on fiche, the fiche were in boxes each holding 2000, the boxes were in racks 10 high and there were around 30 racks. I earlier worked for Kodak in the research laboratory where the special fiche film was being developed.
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∙ 14y agoMicrofilm is on a reel. Microfiche is a flat sheet. Both use photographic technique to store data in the form of pictures... Naavi9@gmail.com
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What is a device that records images on microfilm?
Computer output microfilm recorder
Is a microfiche an input or output device?
no
What is computer output microfilm?
Output to a photographic plate.
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What is micro-form?
This is an arrange of images reduced in size, as on microfilm or microfiche.
What is the name for a small piece of paper?
Microfilm or microfiche
What is Microfilm reader?
A microfilm reader is a device used to view and magnify microform documents, such as microfilm or microfiche. It typically consists of a light source, lens, and a film transport mechanism that allows users to view the contents of the microform at an enlarged size. Microfilm readers are commonly found in libraries, archives, and other institutions that store information on microform.
What is the difference in image quality between Microfilm image and Digital image?
The difference is in perminance in case of Microfilm Image-More than 500 years but in case of digital image the media does not exist no longer than 15 or 20 years only. The cost of doing microfilm image is much more the cost of doing digital image.
Where can I find newspaper articles and ads from 1958?
Major libraries used to have back issues of newspapers on microfilm or microfiche. Try calling the big libraries nearest you and asking if they have this. If they don't ask where you can find them.
What kinds of resources are available to you at the library besides books?
Libraries also provide periodicals and possibly microfilm, microfiche, or audio-visual information. Most libraries now have computer access and data storage of these materials.
What are the benefits of using a Microfiche scanner as opposed to a standard scanner?
There are several benefits of using a microfiche scanner as opposed to a standard scanner. The most important difference is size. Microfiche can be much smaller than regular scanning, so it allows for compact storage of information.
Definition of the library?
Library is that vicinity where we acquire reading material, such as books, journals, audio video material, cds microfilm, microfiche, generate information, organize reading material properly for the dissemination to readers without any distinction.
What has the author J H I de Bruin written?
J. H. I. de Bruin has written: 'Literature in microfiche form, commercially available' -- subject(s): Directories, Microfiche services 'Microfiche services in libraries' -- subject(s): Directories, Microfiche services
What is a device that records images on microfilm?
Computer output microfilm recorder
What type of microfilm does not allow for a unit record to be maintained?
roll microfilm
Which type of microfilm does not allow for a unit record to be maintained?
roll microfilm
