broadcast camera

Television capture device

A broadcast camera is a high-quality video camera designed for professional television production.

These cameras capture footage for live news, sports, studio programs, and field reporting.

They're typically larger and more expensive than consumer cameras, with features like interchangeable lenses, professional audio inputs, and outputs compatible with broadcast infrastructure: The broadcast camera operator followed the action from the sideline.

Related

operator · live · live shot · on air · footage · viewfinder · zoom · recording · news crew · crew · dolly · news · press conference · production · feed · transmission · signal · anchor

Opposites
professional vs. consumer equipment

broadcast cameracamcorder

Portable video recording device

smartphone camera · webcam · GoPro · pocket camera · dash cam

public distribution vs. private capture

broadcast camerasurveillance camera

Device recording observed areas

nanny cam · hidden camera · body camera · body cam · doorbell camera

production role

broadcast cameraviewing screen

Surface for projected images

TV set · display monitor

Family

broadcast, camera, broad, cast, broadcasting, broadcaster, broadcasted, broadcasts, caster

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G