There’s no better way to describe the camera than to call it the artificial representation of the human eye. This is so because the functionalities of the Camera are similar, if not the same as those of the human eye. But then this post is not about comparing the eye with the camera, but rather an expose into the Camera itself. It is an object so many people [teenagers specifically] use on a daily basis bit then know so little about. Therefore, it is commonsense to talk about it for just a moment; no?
The first thing to know about the Camera is that it is an optical instrument which can be used to capture and store either still or moving images. Cameras can also be referred to as remote sensing devices because of their ability to sense and capture objects without necessarily making physical contacts with said objects. Note that the name- Camera- has Latin origins which – Camera Obscura, which loosely translates to “dark chamber”. The Camera Obscura was an ancient instrument used for making images…
The Camera has had a long history of development; from its ancient Greek days to Medieval Europe when several European scientists conducted scientific experiments to all led up to the invention of modern day camera. And by the year 1826, an actual image was made using the Camera, many thanks to a man named Joseph Nicephore Niepce. This image [however] wasn’t the height of perfection, and this had led many more scientists to keep striving for progress in the area of cinematography. Thanks to all those many studies and experiments, today we have the modern camera which can be found imbedded in everyday devices we use. Indeed, humanity has come a long way!
For a brief description of how exactly the camera works, we have referenced a source for the sake of precision. Please see quotation below:
Traditional cameras capture light onto photographic plate or photographic film. Video and digital cameras use an electronic image sensor, usually a charge coupled device (CCD) or a CMOS sensor to capture images which can be transferred or stored in a memory card or other storage inside the camera for later playback or processing.
Cameras that capture many images in sequence are known as movie cameras or as ciné cameras in Europe; those designed for single images are still cameras.
However these categories overlap as still cameras are often used to capture moving images in special effects work and many modern cameras can quickly switch between still and motion recording modes…
Some accessories the camera needs for good functionality and for its protection include the following-
- Tripod
- Lens Hood
- Lens Cap
- Flash Equipment
- Lens Filters
- Lens Extension Tubes etc
Indeed, it is interesting how much the camera has evolved over the years. From those days when it was almost dangerous [due to possible explosions] to stand in front of a camera and allow your picture be taken to the time when taking photographs only happened on special occasions, we have come to a time when virtually each and every one of us have cameras handy and can take selfies anytime, all thanks to our smart phones.
Indeed we should all be grateful to Science!
