Camera ˈkæmrə Press Caught Noun Point Button Captured

• just point the camera and press the button.
• the camera has captured the drama of the event.
• a tv/video camera
• most phones have a built-in camera.

camera

1. a piece of equipment for taking photographs, moving pictures or television pictures. It can be a separate item or part of another device.
• Just point the camera and press the button.
• The camera has captured the drama of the event.
• a TV/video camera
• Most phones have a built-in camera.
• Digital cameras are easy to use.
• Closed-circuit cameras have been installed throughout the building.
• a camera crew
• Different camera angles show different perspectives.

Extra Examples

• A security camera caught her shoplifting.
• Police are checking security camera footage.
• He couldn't bring himself to face the cameras and left by a back exit.
• He played his first game in front of the TV cameras.
• The outgoing and incoming presidents posed for the cameras.
• I bought a disposable camera from the gift shop.
• The camera can be operated remotely.
• The camera has caught the expression on the Queen's face beautifully.
• The camera lingers on a close-up of her face.
• The camera zoomed in on a picture above the fireplace.
• The crews have been setting up their cameras.
• The camera was mounted on a hang-glider.
• The director gave the signal and the cameras rolled.
• The documentary was shot using a hand-held camera.
• Cameras started clicking as soon as she stepped out of the car.
2. in a judge’s private room, without the press or the public being present
• The trial was held in camera.
3. without a camera recording what is happening
• The incident occurred off camera.
4. while a camera is recording what is happening
• Are you prepared to tell your story on camera?
• The moment was caught on camera.

Word Origin

• noun mid 19th cent.: from camera obscura, from Latin ‘dark chamber’.