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still camera

Type of camera for recording still images

EntityQ313600

Also known as camera

Subclass of: camera
, camera and optics product

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A camera is an instrument used to capture and store images and videos, either digitally via an electronic image sensor, or chemically via a light-sensitive material such as photographic film. As a pivotal technology in the fields of photography and videography, cameras have played a significant role in the progression of visual arts, media, entertainment, surveillance, and scientific research. The invention of the camera dates back to the 19th century and has since evolved with advancements in technology, leading to a vast array of types and models in the 21st century.

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Members / parts: camera lens
Q12108948
Unicode character: 📸 has characteristic: flash
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Properties for this type: category for pictures taken with this camera
Connects with: camera strap
Discovered by: Nicéphore Niépce
Discovered: 1826

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AIDB. (2026). still camera (Q313600). Retrieved from https://aidb.si/e/still-camera-Q313600