video camera
/ˈvɪd.i.oʊ ˌkæm.rə/
Meaning
A video camera is an electronic device used for recording moving images and sound. While most people now use their smartphones to record videos, dedicated video cameras are still used by professionals, vloggers, and for security systems.
Examples
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He pointed the video camera at the stage to record the concert.
He pointed the video camera at the stage to record the concert.
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Our new video camera can record high-quality videos in the dark.
Our new video camera can record high-quality videos in the dark.
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She bought a small video camera to start her travel vlogging channel.
She bought a small video camera to start her travel vlogging channel.
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The security guard monitored the feed from the video camera.
The security guard monitored the feed from the video camera.
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Please don't look directly into the video camera while speaking.
Please don't look directly into the video camera while speaking.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I used my photo camera to record the entire party.
✓ I used my video camera to record the entire party.
While modern digital cameras do both, a 'photo camera' (or just 'camera') traditionally captures still images, whereas a device specifically for recording moving pictures is a 'video camera' or 'camcorder'.
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✗ He bought a new videos camera yesterday.
✓ He bought a new video camera yesterday.
Do not make the modifying noun plural. It should be 'video camera', not 'videos camera'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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The news reporter held a professional ___ on his shoulder.
💡 A device used to record moving pictures and sound.
Show answer
video camera
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We set up a ___ to record our baby's first steps.
💡 A device for filming videos.
Show answer
video camera