Videocamera: meaning, definitions and examples

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videocamera

 

[ ˈvɪdiəʊˌkæmərə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

capturing moments

A device used for recording moving images and sound, typically for a film or television production. It consists of a lens, a light-sensitive sensor, and a mechanism for storing the recorded content.

Synonyms

camcorder, camcorder, video recorder

Examples of usage

  • Make sure the videocamera is set up properly before we start filming.
  • She always carries her videocamera with her to capture special moments.
  • The videocamera allows us to document our adventures and share them with others.

Translations

Translations of the word "videocamera" in other languages:

🇵🇹 videocâmera

🇮🇳 वीडियो कैमरा

🇩🇪 Videokamera

🇮🇩 kamera video

🇺🇦 відеокамера

🇵🇱 kamera wideo

🇯🇵 ビデオカメラ

🇫🇷 caméra vidéo

🇪🇸 videocámara

🇹🇷 video kamera

🇰🇷 비디오카메라

🇸🇦 كاميرا فيديو

🇨🇿 videokamera

🇸🇰 videokamera

🇨🇳 摄像机

🇸🇮 videokamera

🇮🇸 myndavél

🇰🇿 бейнекамера

🇬🇪 ვიდეოკამერა

🇦🇿 videokamera

🇲🇽 videocámara

Etymology

The word videocamera is a combination of the words 'video' and 'camera'. The concept of capturing moving images dates back to the 19th century, with the invention of the first motion picture camera. Over the years, advancements in technology have led to the development of modern videocameras capable of recording high-quality video and audio. Videocameras have become essential tools in film production, television broadcasting, and personal recording of events and memories.

See also: videoblog, videogamer, videography, videotape.