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video camera
An electronic device that records moving images and often sound as well, and saves them on a storage medium.
Für die Hochzeit haben wir einen Profi mit einer hochwertigen Videokamera engagiert.
For the wedding, we hired a professional with a high-quality video camera.
The word is a simple compound of 'Video' (video) and 'Kamera' (camera). So it literally describes a camera intended for recording videos.
Moderne Smartphones haben oft eine bessere Videokamera als ältere Spezialgeräte.
Modern smartphones often have a better video camera than older specialized devices.
Common verbs used with 'Videokamera' (video camera) are 'filmen' (to film), 'aufnehmen' (to record), and 'aufzeichnen' (to record). These describe the main function of the device.
Er hat die gesamte Zeremonie mit seiner neuen Videokamera gefilmt.
He filmed the entire ceremony with his new video camera.
To express that you are using the device as a tool, the preposition 'mit' (with) is typically used: 'mit der Videokamera' (with the video camera) + verb.
Mit einer professionellen Videokamera kann man auch bei wenig Licht gute Aufnahmen machen.
With a professional video camera, you can make good recordings even in low light.
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'die Kamera' and 'die Videokamera' are both devices for recording images. 'Kamera' is the more general term: you can use it to take photos, and often videos too. 'Videokamera' is more specific when the device is intended especially for moving images and sound. Learners may confuse the words because modern cameras often record videos too. If it is not important whether you mean photos or videos, 'Kamera' sounds more natural. If filming is the focus, 'Videokamera' fits better.
Für den Kurs filmen wir das Interview mit einer Videokamera.
For the course, we are filming the interview with a video camera.
Für die Reise nimmt Anna ihre neue Kamera mit.
Anna is taking her new camera with her on the trip.