camcorder
1 of 1noun/ˈkæm.ˌkɔr.dɜr/
Forms:camcorders
1
a portable device used to take pictures and videos
A camcorder is a portable electronic device designed primarily for recording video, but it can also take still pictures. It often includes features like a zoom lens for close-ups, a built-in microphone for capturing audio, and a screen for viewing what is being recorded. Camcorders are popular for capturing events, making videos, and taking snapshots, offering convenience in recording and playback.
- He used a camcorder to film their vacation.
- They set up a camcorder to document the event.
- The old camcorder still works, but it uses tapes.
- She used the camcorder to make a family video.
- The camcorder has a zoom feature for capturing distant objects.