still camera

Captures frozen moments

A still camera captures single, motionless images rather than video.

The term distinguishes traditional photography equipment from movie cameras or video cameras: The director also shot stills with a still camera between takes.

Most modern devices blur this line, but still camera emphasizes the static image as the intended output.

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lens · prime lens · body · sensor · memory card · long exposure · portrait photography · candid shot · aperture · depth of field · viewfinder · DSLR · point and shoot · astrophotography · landscape photography · product photography · photo shoot · architectural photography

Opposites
motion capture capability

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Electronic motion recorder

movie camera · camcorder · video recorder · action camera · webcam

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G