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videocamera

[ ˈvɪdiəʊˌkæmərə ]

Noun

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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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
videocamera	Generally used to describe a digital device used for recording videos. It can refer to both professional and consumer-grade equipment. She used a videocamera to record her brother's birthday party. The documentary crew set up their videocameras before starting the interview.
camcorder	Refers specifically to a portable, hand-held device designed mainly for recording video and audio, often used by consumers for personal or family events. He brought his camcorder to film the graduation ceremony. The tourists used a camcorder to capture their safari adventure.
video recorder	Typically refers to a device or system used to record and sometimes play back video. It may involve older technology such as VHS or be used in modern contexts to describe DVRs. They set up the video recorder to catch the late-night movie. My grandparents still use a VHS video recorder to watch old movies.

Word

Description / Examples

videocamera

Generally used to describe a digital device used for recording videos. It can refer to both professional and consumer-grade equipment.

She used a videocamera to record her brother's birthday party.
The documentary crew set up their videocameras before starting the interview.

camcorder

Refers specifically to a portable, hand-held device designed mainly for recording video and audio, often used by consumers for personal or family events.

He brought his camcorder to film the graduation ceremony.
The tourists used a camcorder to capture their safari adventure.

video recorder

Typically refers to a device or system used to record and sometimes play back video. It may involve older technology such as VHS or be used in modern contexts to describe DVRs.

They set up the video recorder to catch the late-night movie.
My grandparents still use a VHS video recorder to watch old movies.

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.