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A camera is an optical instrument used to capture images or videos. The term "camera" comes from the Latin "camera obscura," meaning "dark chamber," an early mechanism for projecting images.

History

The development of the camera can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Chinese, who used the camera obscura principle. The first permanent photograph was created in 1826 by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce.

Types of Cameras

Cameras can be classified into several types based on their functionality and design:

Digital camera: Uses electronic sensors to capture images, which are stored digitally.
Film camera: Captures images on photographic film.
DSLR: Digital Single-Lens Reflex cameras, known for their versatility and image quality.
Mirrorless camera: Similar to DSLRs but without a mirror mechanism, allowing for a more compact design.
Smartphone camera: Integrated into mobile phones, widely used due to convenience and connectivity.

Components

A typical camera consists of several key components:

Lens: Focuses light onto the image sensor or film.
Shutter: Controls the duration of light exposure.
Aperture: Regulates the amount of light entering the camera.
Image sensor: Converts light into electronic signals (in digital cameras).
Viewfinder: Allows the photographer to see the image that will be captured.

Applications in Medicine

Cameras play a crucial role in medical imaging and diagnostics. They are used in various medical devices and procedures, such as:

Endoscopy: Cameras are used to visualize the interior of a body cavity or organ.
Dermatology: High-resolution cameras capture images of skin conditions for diagnosis and monitoring.
Surgical procedures: Cameras provide real-time images during minimally invasive surgeries.

References

"History of Photography." Encyclopedia Britannica.
"Camera Technology." Journal of Imaging Science.

External Links

[Digital Photography Review](https://www.dpreview.com)
[The History of the Camera](https://www.historyofcameras.com)

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-A '''camera''' is an optical instrument used to capture images, which may be stored locally, transmitted to another location, or both. The images may be still photographs or moving images such as videos or movies. The term "camera" comes from the Latin "camera obscura," meaning "dark chamber," an early mechanism for projecting images.
+A '''camera''' is an optical instrument used to capture [[images]] or [[videos]]. The term "camera" comes from the Latin "camera obscura," meaning "dark chamber," an early mechanism for projecting images.
 ==History==
-The development of the camera can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Chinese, who used the [[camera obscura]] principle to project images. The first permanent photograph was created in the early 19th century by [[Joseph Nicéphore Niépce]].
+The development of the camera can be traced back to the ancient [[Greeks]] and [[Chinese]], who used the [[camera obscura]] principle. The first permanent photograph was created in 1826 by [[Joseph Nicéphore Niépce]].
-===Early Cameras===
+==Types of Cameras==
-The earliest cameras were large and cumbersome, requiring long exposure times. The [[daguerreotype]] process, developed by [[Louis Daguerre]], was the first publicly available photographic process and was widely used during the 1840s and 1850s.
+Cameras can be classified into several types based on their functionality and design:
-===Film Cameras===
-Film cameras became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These cameras used a roll of film to capture images, which were then developed in a darkroom. The [[35mm film]] format became the standard for still photography.
-===Digital Cameras===
+* '''[[Digital camera]]''': Uses electronic sensors to capture images, which are stored digitally.
-The advent of digital technology revolutionized photography. Digital cameras use electronic sensors to capture images, which are stored on digital media such as memory cards. This allows for instant review and editing of images.
+* '''[[Film camera]]''': Captures images on photographic film.
+* '''[[DSLR]]''': Digital Single-Lens Reflex cameras, known for their versatility and image quality.
+* '''[[Mirrorless camera]]''': Similar to DSLRs but without a mirror mechanism, allowing for a more compact design.
+* '''[[Smartphone camera]]''': Integrated into mobile phones, widely used due to convenience and connectivity.
 ==Components==
 A typical camera consists of several key components:
-'''Lens'''
+* '''[[Lens]]''': Focuses light onto the image sensor or film.
-: The lens focuses light onto the image sensor or film. Lenses can vary in focal length, aperture, and quality, affecting the image's sharpness and depth of field.
+* '''[[Shutter]]''': Controls the duration of light exposure.
+* '''[[Aperture]]''': Regulates the amount of light entering the camera.
+* '''[[Image sensor]]''': Converts light into electronic signals (in digital cameras).
+* '''[[Viewfinder]]''': Allows the photographer to see the image that will be captured.
-'''Shutter'''
+==Applications in Medicine==
-: The shutter controls the duration of light exposure. It can be mechanical or electronic, and its speed affects motion blur and exposure.
+Cameras play a crucial role in [[medical imaging]] and diagnostics. They are used in various medical devices and procedures, such as:
-'''Aperture'''
+* '''[[Endoscopy]]''': Cameras are used to visualize the interior of a body cavity or organ.
-: The aperture is an adjustable opening in the lens that controls the amount of light entering the camera. It also affects the depth of field.
+* '''[[Dermatology]]''': High-resolution cameras capture images of skin conditions for diagnosis and monitoring.
+* '''[[Surgical procedures]]''': Cameras provide real-time images during minimally invasive surgeries.
-'''Image Sensor'''
+==See Also==
-: In digital cameras, the image sensor captures the light and converts it into an electronic signal. Common types of sensors include [[CCD]] and [[CMOS]].
+* [[Photography]]
+* [[Optics]]
+* [[Image processing]]
-'''Viewfinder'''
+==References==
-: The viewfinder allows the photographer to see the scene to be captured. It can be optical or electronic.
+* "History of Photography." [[Encyclopedia Britannica]].
+* "Camera Technology." [[Journal of Imaging Science]].
-==Types of Cameras==
-'''Compact Cameras'''
-: Also known as point-and-shoot cameras, these are small, easy-to-use cameras with fixed lenses.
-'''DSLR Cameras'''
-: Digital Single-Lens Reflex cameras use a mirror mechanism to reflect light from the lens to an optical viewfinder.
-'''Mirrorless Cameras'''
-: These cameras do not have a mirror mechanism, allowing for a more compact design while maintaining interchangeable lenses.
-'''Action Cameras'''
-: Designed for capturing action and adventure, these cameras are compact, rugged, and often waterproof.
-==Applications==
-Cameras are used in a wide range of applications, from personal photography to professional fields such as journalism, filmmaking, and scientific research. In medicine, cameras are used in [[endoscopy]], [[medical imaging]], and [[telemedicine]].
-==Also see==
-* [[Photography]]
-* [[Digital camera]]
-* [[Film camera]]
-* [[Lens (optics)]]
-* [[Image sensor]]
-{{Photography}}
+==External Links==
-{{Optics}}
+* [Digital Photography Review](https://www.dpreview.com)
+* [The History of the Camera](https://www.historyofcameras.com)
-[[Category:Optical instruments]]
+[[Category:Optical devices]]
 [[Category:Photography]]
+[[Category:Medical imaging]]