kamera

Also known as photographic camera

300px|thumb|right|Leica Camera|Leica camera (1950s) 300px|thumb|right|Hasselblad 500 C/M with Zeiss lens A camera is an instrument used to capture and store images and videos, either digitally via an electronic image sensor, or chemically via a light-sensitive material such as photographic film. As a pivotal technology in the fields of photography and videography, cameras have played a significant role in the progression of visual arts, media, entertainment, surveillance, and scientific research. The invention of the camera dates back to the 19th century and has since evolved with advancements