What is another word for motion-picture camera?
Pronunciation: [mˈə͡ʊʃənpˈɪkt͡ʃə kˈamɹə] (IPA) 
The term "motion-picture camera" refers to a device used in film-making to capture moving images. There are various synonyms for the word "motion-picture camera" such as "movie camera", "film camera", "cinema camera" and "videocamera". A movie camera is a device that captures moving images on film whereas a videocamera creates the same effect on tape or digital media. A cinema camera is a high-end camera used in professional filmmaking. Other synonyms like "camcorder" and "handycam" are used to refer to smaller, portable cameras used by amateur filmmakers or for home videos. Regardless of the term used, the motion-picture camera has greatly impacted the world of cinema and storytelling.
