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Camera
01
a device or piece of equipment for taking photographs, making movies or television programs
What is a "camera"?
A camera is a device that captures pictures or videos. It has a lens that focuses light onto a sensor or film to record what it sees. Cameras come in many types, from simple ones for everyday use to more complex ones for professional work. They are used to take photos and make videos of people, places, and events.
Examples
He borrowed his friend 's camera to document the event.
The camera flash helped brighten the dark room.
02
television equipment consisting of a lens system that focuses an image on a photosensitive mosaic that is scanned by an electron beam
