camera

Everyday

1. A camera is a device for taking photographs or making videos. tree →
2. A camera can be part of a phone, tablet or computer, or fixed to watch an area, like a security camera. tree →

In the lessons

In science, a camera works like an eye: light goes through a lens and makes an image. In online safety lessons: think before you take or share photos, ask people before photographing them, and keep webcams off with strangers. In media lessons: «on camera» means being filmed. Phrases: take a picture with a camera, on camera, camera crew, security camera, webcam.

Examples

• Smile for the camera! tree →
• I took a photo with my camera. tree →
• My tablet has two cameras. tree →
• The security camera filmed the thief. tree →
• Ask before you take someone's picture. tree →
• The film crew had three cameras. tree →
• Light enters the camera through the lens. tree →
• Turn off your camera when you finish the video call. tree →

Note

Countable. Stress on the first part: CAM-er-a. Photographs are taken, not «made», in English: «take a photo».