Camera

Definition

Camera is a noun that refers to a device used for capturing images, either as photographs or video. Cameras can be analog or digital and are used in a variety of applications, including personal, professional, and surveillance contexts.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkæmərə/
• Respelling: KAM-uh-ruh

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkæmərə/
• Respelling: KAM-uh-ruh

Etymology

The word "camera" originates from the Latin phrase "camera obscura," meaning "dark chamber." This phrase referred to the early optical device that projected images onto a surface. Over time, "camera" came to represent devices that capture and record images directly.

Derivatives

• Camera lens (noun)
• Cameraman (noun)
• Camcorder (noun)
• Camera-ready (adjective)
• Camera phone (noun)

Synonyms

• Recorder
• Imager
• Camcorder

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "camera" is widely used in photography, filmmaking, and other media. It can refer to various types, from handheld cameras to professional-grade devices. For example, "She used her camera to capture the sunset," or "The security camera recorded the event."

Related Terms

• Photography: The art or practice of taking and processing photographs.
• Lens: A component of a camera that focuses light to capture an image.
• Exposure: The amount of light allowed to hit the film or sensor of a camera.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A device for capturing images or video: Refers to equipment used in photography or videography.
  • Example: "The photographer adjusted her camera settings."
• A surveillance device: Used to monitor and record activity in a specified area.
  • Example: "The store installed a security camera at the entrance."