A view camera is a device used by photographers to manipulate perspective and depth of field. This device uses bellows, a ground glass viewing screen, and interchangeable lenses to create images with a high degree of control. Other synonyms for a view camera include large format camera, field camera, technical camera, and plate camera. These cameras are typically used for architectural photography, landscape photography, and still life photography. Some photographers choose to use a view camera because of their ability to create large-format negatives that can be enlarged with minimal loss of quality, resulting in higher resolution images. While view cameras can be expensive and require a high degree of skill to operate, they remain a popular tool for many professional photographers.