"A digital camera is a camera that captures photographs in digital memory."
Different types of cameras used in video/film, and their features such as sensor size, resolution, frame rate, and lens compatibility.
Sensor Size: The size of the camera's image sensor affects the amount of light and detail captured in an image.
Resolution: The number of pixels of the image captured. Higher resolution provides more detail and clarity.
Frame Rate: The number of frames captured per second. A higher frame rate can produce smooth motion.
ISO: The sensitivity of the camera to light. A higher ISO allows photography with less light but may result in noise.
White Balance: Adjusts the color temperature of the image to produce accurate colors under varying lighting conditions.
Shutter Speed: The amount of time the shutter is open. A faster shutter speed may freeze motion, while a slower shutter speed may produce blur.
Aperture: Controls the amount of light that enters the camera. A larger aperture produces shallower depth of field, while a smaller aperture produces a deeper depth of field.
Lens Mount: The type of mount that the camera uses. The lens mount determines the compatibility of lenses.
Image Stabilization: Reduces camera shake, resulting in a sharper image.
Focus Type: The system used to achieve focus. Autofocus, manual focus, and touch focus are the most common types.
Codec: A software used to compress and decompress video files.
Bitrate: The amount of data used to represent a second of video. A higher bitrate produces better quality video.
Audio Quality: The quality of the sound recorded with the camera.
Zoom: The ability to adjust the focal length of the lens. Optical zoom provides higher quality zoom, while digital zoom can result in loss of quality.
Color Space: The range of colors that the camera can capture and display. A larger color space allows for more accurate and vibrant colors.
Dynamic Range: The amount of detail visible between the brightest and darkest parts of the image.
Aspect Ratio: The ratio of the width to the height of the image. Different aspect ratios are used for different purposes, such as widescreen or square.
Raw vs. JPEG: Raw files contain more image data and provide more flexibility in post-processing, while JPEG files are compressed and can be easily shared.
Exposure Compensation: Adjusts the exposure value to produce brighter or darker images.
LUTs: Look Up Tables are used to adjust the color and contrast of an image in post-processing.
DSLR (Digital Single-Lens Reflex): This camera uses a mirror to reflect the image onto the viewfinder, and has interchangeable lenses. DSLRs are widely used by photographers, and are also capable of capturing high-quality video.
Mirrorless: Similar to DSLRs, mirrorless cameras lack a mirror, resulting in a smaller and lighter body. They also have interchangeable lenses, and are known for their fast autofocus and high-quality video capabilities.
Point-and-Shoot: These cameras are small and easy to use, with fixed lenses and automatic settings. They are perfect for casual photography and capturing memories.
Action Cameras: Small, rugged cameras designed to be mounted or attached to objects, often for capturing extreme sports or outdoor adventures. They typically have a wide angle lens and are waterproof.
Film Cameras: These cameras use actual film to capture images, and are still used by many photographers for their unique look, color rendition, and overall aesthetic. They come in various formats, such as 35mm, medium and large format.
Professional Cinema Cameras: These cameras are designed for high-end video production, often used in Hollywood films, TV shows and commercials. They can have advanced features such as high frame rates, RAW recording, and advanced color management.
Drones: Used for aerial photography and videography, drones are unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with cameras. They are capable of capturing stunning aerial views and can also be controlled remotely.
360-Degree Cameras: These cameras capture a full 360-degree view, allowing users to create immersive content that can be viewed in virtual reality or on social media.
Thermal and Infrared cameras: These cameras use thermal imaging technology to detect and capture heat signatures, often used in security, law enforcement or wildlife photography.
Instant Cameras: These cameras produce physical prints immediately after the photo is taken, using instant film technology. They are popular among people who want a tangible, retro experience.
"Most cameras produced today are digital, largely replacing those that capture images on photographic film."
"Digital cameras are now widely incorporated into mobile devices like smartphones with the same or more capabilities and features of dedicated cameras."
"High-end, high-definition dedicated cameras are still commonly used by professionals and those who desire to take higher-quality photographs."
"Digital and digital movie cameras share an optical system, typically using a lens with a variable diaphragm to focus light onto an image pickup device."
"The image pickup device is electronic rather than chemical."
"Digital cameras can display images on a screen immediately after being recorded, and store and delete images from memory."
"Many digital cameras can also record moving videos with sound."
"Some digital cameras can crop and stitch pictures and perform other elementary image editing."
"Mobile devices like smartphones [with digital cameras] with the same or more capabilities and features of dedicated cameras."
"High-end, high-definition dedicated cameras are still commonly used by professionals..."
"Digital cameras are now widely incorporated into mobile devices like smartphones with the same or more capabilities and features of dedicated cameras, largely replacing those that capture images on photographic film."
"A lens with a variable diaphragm [is used] to focus light onto an image pickup device."
"Digital cameras can display images on a screen immediately after being recorded..."
"...and store and delete images from memory."
"The diaphragm and shutter admit a controlled amount of light to the image..."
"The image pickup device is electronic..."
"Many digital cameras can also record moving videos with sound."
"Some digital cameras can crop and stitch pictures and perform other elementary image editing."
"Most cameras produced today are digital, largely replacing those that capture images on photographic film."