摄像 (shèxiàng) in English can be translated as "video camera" or simply "camera". The word "camera" originates from the Latin word for "vaulted chamber" or "room", which was used to describe the closed box-like structure of early cameras. In modern usage, "camera" typically refers to a device used to capture and record images or footage. The term "video camera" specifically denotes a camera designed for recording moving images and sound onto electronic media, such as a memory card or digital tape. This distinction is important, as traditional film cameras operate differently from digital video cameras.