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Definition
Video camera recorder or camcorder.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to dedicated hardware for recording video, distinct from the cameras built into smartphones. While modern digital cameras and mirrorless cameras have largely replaced traditional camcorders, the term remains the standard way to describe a device primarily intended for capturing video footage.
Measure word
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Have you brought the video camera for the trip yet?
Related words
Common phrases
handheld camcorder
professional video camera
Common mistake
Avoid using this term for a smartphone or a basic digital camera used primarily for still photography, as it sounds overly technical or outdated in those contexts.
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