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| aperture |
an opening that controls the amount of light that reaches the lens on a camera. [1/2 definitions] |
| camcorder |
a portable video recording device that includes a camera and a videocassette recorder in one unit. |
| camera |
a device for taking photographs. A camera is a closed box with a small hole that allows light to reach the film inside. The light makes images on the film. |
| cartridge |
a special container made to hold film so that it is easy to load into a camera. [1/3 definitions] |
| cassette |
a case with film, audio tape, or video tape inside. Cassettes make it easy to load a camera or recorder. |
| film |
to photograph with a movie camera or other video recording device. [1/5 definitions] |
| lens |
a number of such pieces connected together in a camera or telescope. [1/3 definitions] |
| photograph |
a picture made by using a camera that records an image on a surface that is sensitive to light. [1/2 definitions] |
| shutter |
a device that opens and closes the lens of a camera. The shutter opens to let light onto the film when a picture is taken. [1/2 definitions] |
| snap |
a photograph taken with an ordinary camera; snapshot. [1/15 definitions] |
| snapshot |
a photograph taken with a small, ordinary camera. |
| tripod |
a stand with three legs used to support a camera or telescope. |
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